Chris Polzer Contributor Advantage Aging Solutions is reminding residents that their Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program has specifically-trained counselors to help educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries, their families and…
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Suwannee County MLK Jr. Committee to host Fish Fry Fridays
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee has introduced a new monthly event, Fish Fry Fridays, which are held on the first Friday of every month. This recurring…
Local organization advocates for cold case resolution
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. (SVU), the Suwannee Valley’s first dedicated cold case advocacy organization, is making strides to empower survivors, support investigations and inspire hope. Established in May 2023,…
Creep it real with a Movie on the Suwannee
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 19, citizens are invited to visit the Town of Branford for a free family movie night at Ivey Memorial Park, located at 614 SW Ivey Memorial…
Fighting hunger with peanut butter
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com October is the middle of peanut season in Florida, and that’s no better time for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge. Each year, the UF/IFAS Extension service joins forces with…
Anniversary celebration postponed
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The 10th anniversary celebration for Residing Hope’s Madison Youth Ranch, in Pinetta, Fla., has been postponed. The big event and fundraiser was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12. Due to…
How to prep your hurricane debris for removal
reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the wake of Hurricane Helene, local authorities around the tri-county area are urging residents to follow specific guidelines when cleaning up their properties. Properly sorting debris into six distinct categories…
Hearthstone Gardens Annual Scarecrow Festival coming Oct. 12
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hearthstone Botanical Gardens will be hosting its annual Scarecrow Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities…
Florida FFA Hall of Fame nomination deadline extended
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida Future Farmers of America (FFA) has extended the application deadline for its Hall of Fame nominations due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene. Initially set for Tuesday,…
Branford Rotary hosts District Governor
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday night, Sept. 19, the Rotary Club of Branford met for a special meeting, during which it welcomed several special members, including Rotary Area Governor Steven Khachigan and…
MLK Day celebration looking for vendors and royal court applicants
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee is preparing for its annual MLK Day celebration, set to take place on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. This highly anticipated event…
Autumn Fest happening Saturday
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Join Advent Christian Village (ACV) on Saturday, Oct. 12, for its annual Autumn Fest. The event will feature vendor booths, a bake sale, live entertainment by Dan and Cindi…
Car show happening this weekend
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com This Saturday, Oct. 12, HWY 55 of Live Oak is presenting a Classics and Hot-Rods Car Show. This is a free event open to the community. There will be…
Hamilton County Fair Events Day happening on Oct. 3
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 3, the annual Hamilton County Fair Events Day will take place at the Hamilton County Arena in Jasper. The day of activities will include a swine…
Animal Shelter holding Halloween adoption event
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Animal Shelter will be holding an in-house Halloween Trunk-or-Treat and Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. A raffle will kick off the…
Suwannee County Friends of the Library to hold annual Book Sale
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Friends of the Library will be hosting its annual Book Sale from Thursday, Oct. 10, through Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Suwannee River Regional Library, located…
Local raffle to support a student in need
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com Growing up, senior year is always something every student plans for. It’s a very exciting time in one’s life. Unfortunately for Branford High School student Julian Young, his…