Category: Community News

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The UF/IFAS Suwannee County Extension office is calling on the community to donate batting material in preparation for its upcoming Community Sewing Day. The event is scheduled to take…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Regional Library System has announced the launch of its new mobile app, available for free on all major mobile devices. This app aims to enhance convenience…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Woman’s Club of Live Oak, part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), is organizing a collection drive to assist victims of Hurricane Milton. The drive will…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Woman’s Club of Live Oak, part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), is organizing a collection drive to assist victims of Hurricane Milton. The drive will…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida teamed up with Elks Lodge #1165 of Live Oak on Saturday, Sept. 21, for the 26th Annual Lawnmower Race. Held from 11 a.m. to 2…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…