http://www.rwbfire.org//community/events/ Events and Notices en-us kscott@rwbfire.org Copyright 2012 2012-05-12T22:59:54+00:00 http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/ready_set_go_community_workshop/ http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/ready_set_go_community_workshop/ Citizen responsibility is the first step toward wildfire preparedness and planning. Please attend Summit County’s Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Action Planning Event. The event includes a Firewise community panel, communication and evacuation considerations, and steps to take to becoming a partner in the wildland fire solution. Time: 10am—2pm This is a FREE community event. All are welcome and encouraged to attend Event Start Date: Sat, Jun 2012. Location: Colorado Mountain College-Breckenridge Campus Finkle Auditorium 2012-05-12T22:59:54+00:00 http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/may_board_meeting/ http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/may_board_meeting/ May Board of Director Meeting will be held on May 24, 2012 at 7 am. Event Start Date: Mon, Apr 2012. Location: 316 N. Main Street, Breckenridge, Colorado 80424 2012-04-30T14:36:30+00:00 http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/2012_election/ http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/2012_election/ RWBFPD will be conducting its biennial election on May 8, 2012.  The purpose of the election will be to select two Board members who will each serve a full term (2012-2016).  To be eligible to vote in the election, the requirements are:  registered to vote in the State of Colorado and either a property owner or a resident with the District 30 days prior to the May 8, 2012 election.  You can review additional information on the www.rwbfire.org website under the “For the Community/Events and Notices” tab or contact Carol Scherling, Designated Election Official (DEO) at 970-453-2474.  A self-nomination and acceptance form may be downloaded from the www.rwbfire.org website and submitted to the DEO.  Deadline for submission is 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012.  An application for a mail-in ballot is also available at http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/elections. Event Start Date: Tue, May 2012. Location: Polling location is unknown at this time. Information about the election is available at 316 N. Main Street, Breckenridge. 2012-04-23T00:10:02+00:00 http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/election/ http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/election/ RWB’s Annual Open House 4-8 pm at 316 N. Main St., downtown Breckenridge.  Come learn important safety information that could save your life or others.   Flu shots available for $25.  Free food-homemade chili, cornbread, hotdogs, chips and cookies.  Free goody bags for the kids.  Learn about RWB’s history at the museum, get information on wildfire safety, pine beetles, fire extinguisher training.  Partners include: SMOKEY BEAR, Breckenridge Police Dept., American Red Cross, Breckenridge Heritage Alliance. Event Start Date: Wed, Oct 2010. Location: Open House 2010-04-02T16:52:50+00:00 http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/public_notice-rwb_seeking_citizens_to_serve_on_board_of_directors/ http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/public_notice-rwb_seeking_citizens_to_serve_on_board_of_directors/ RWB Fire District is seeking residents and/or property owners of the Town of Blue River, Town of Breckenridge, or unincorporated Summit County’s Upper Blue River Basin interested in serving on the Board of Directors.  The Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District is a statutory Special District providing all-hazards prevention, emergency prepardness and response from three strategically-located fire stations.  The wide range of services provided is supported by a property tax mill levy determined and certified each year by the Board of Directors. At present, the voter-elected five member board has two vacancies and the current Directors are encouraging citizens to submit, to the Board of Directors, a letter of interest postmarked on or before Monday, February 8, 2010, 5:00 p.m. to: In person: 316 N. Main St., Breckenridge,CO By mail: P.O. Box 710, Breckenridge, CO Via email: kscott@rwbfire.org The Board of Directors intends to review letters of interest, interview candidates and appoint two new Directors within the next 30-60 days.  The newly appointed Directors are then required to be confirmed by voters at the next regular special district election (Tuesday, May 4, 2010), to continue service on the Board of Directors. Additional information regarding the Red, White & Blue Fire District can be found on this website or by contacting Fire Chief Gary L. Green at: 970.453.2474 Event Start Date: Wed, Feb 2010. Location: Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District, 316 N. Main St., Breckenridge, CO 2010-02-03T23:49:55+00:00 http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/spaghetti_dinner_fundraiser_for_rwb_firefighter_steve_webster/ http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/spaghetti_dinner_fundraiser_for_rwb_firefighter_steve_webster/ Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for RWB Firefighter Steve Webster, who is unable to work due to an undiagnosed illness.  Silent auction, dinner. $10 adults, $5 kids. An account has been established at Alpine Bank in Breckenridge for donations. Event Start Date: Sat, Nov 2009. Location: RWB Main Station, 316 N. Main St., Breckenridge, CO 2009-11-03T20:17:53+00:00 http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/rwbs_annual_open_house/ http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/rwbs_annual_open_house/ Join RWB and Colorado State Forest Service in recognizing six communities in the Breckenridge area for achieving Firewise status. Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. at RWB’s main station, 316 N. Main St. The communities that will be recognized are: Shock Hill, Highlands Park, The Pines at Four O’Clock, Park Forest Estates, White Wolf and Summit Estates Event Start Date: Mon, Jan 2010. Location: RWB Main Station, 316 N. Main St., Breckeridge, CO 2009-08-14T13:45:43+00:00 http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/911_remembrance_ceremony_at_rwb/ http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/911_remembrance_ceremony_at_rwb/ The public is invited to join RWB personnel as they remember those lives lost and saved on September 11, 2001. Event Start Date: Fri, Sep 2009. Location: Front lawn of RWB, 316 N. Main St., Breckenridge, CO 2009-08-14T13:45:15+00:00 http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/summit_foundation_rubber_duck_race/ http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/summit_foundation_rubber_duck_race/ Features over 10,000 little rubber ducks competing for prizes.  All proceeds benefit the Summit Foundation.  Purchase a duck and help support local organizations! Event Start Date: Sat, Sep 2009. Location: Maggie Pond down the Blue River to the Riverwalk Center 2009-07-09T21:53:51+00:00 http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/breck_150_grand_celebration/ http://www.rwbfire.org/index.php/community/events/breck_150_grand_celebration/ Saturday starts with the Summit County Courthouse time capsule unveiling (100 block of Ridge Street) placed by the Masons on July 31, 1909.  Street party to follow includes bluegrass music, kids’ activities, food and drink specials, street vendors, arts district celebration and more.  The evening wraps up with a grand fireworks display over the town (weather permitting).  Festivities continue through Sunday. Event Start Date: Sat, Aug 2009. Location: Almost 150 years to the day, Breckenridge first came to life as a mining town. All the stops will be pulled out to make this weekend a truly grand celebration. Various locations throughout town. 2009-07-08T20:16:47+00:00