Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) will host a Community Day at the Farm. The event will be held at the North Florida Research…
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State Farm donates $70k to support Second Harvest of the Big Bend’s mobile pantries
Second Harvest of the Big Bend Contributor Second Harvest of the Big Bend is thrilled to announce a generous $70,000 grant from State Farm, which will go directly toward supporting the organization’s…
Bikers for Boobies is just around the corner
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Saturday, April 12, will be a big day in the Suwannee Valley, as the annual Bikers for Boobies event is set to take place. This yearly event raises money…
DOH-Lafayette to host Community Health and Wellness Event
DOH — Lafayette Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Lafayette County (DOH-Lafayette) invites residents to attend its Community Health and Wellness Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April…
GFWC Woman’s Club of Live Oak to host Makers Market
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) of Live Oak is excited to announce its first Makers Market, taking place on Saturday, April 12, at the Live Oak Woman’s…
Second Harvest to host Nutrition Education Classes
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Second Harvest of the Big Bend is gearing up for a series of quarterly classes focused on nutrition and mindful eating. Three Nutrition Education classes are scheduled to take…
Celestial events in April: Will you catch the meteor shower?
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com For those who enjoy looking skyward, March proved to be an interesting month, with the presence of several neighboring planets visible in the nighttime sky, as well as the…
J.R.E. Lee Complex hosts soul food cook-off
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Saturday, Feb. 22, was a super fun day for the residents of Hamilton County. At 11 a.m., folks began to gather at the J.R.E. Lee Complex in Jasper for…
Heather Henderson attends Emergency Management Day at Florida State Capitol
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee County Division of Emergency Management Deputy Director Heather Henderson recently had an opportunity to meet fellow emergency management directors throughout Florida during Emergency Management Day at the State…
A new “leash” on life: Pitzer’s Paws to provide a safe haven for rescue dogs
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A new animal sanctuary will soon be open, providing a range of services that will assist locals and provide a safe place for rescue animals. Pitzer’s Paws, owned by…
Live Oak Animal Control and public library join forces for adoption event
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dogs might be the most popular animal in the world; no matter where someone goes, a dog can be found. Unfortunately, many dogs live on the street. The City…
UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County celebrates National Ag Day
Greg Hicks Contributor Agriculture is a constantly changing, complex industry that strives to meet the needs and concerns of its consumers and customers. Food and fiber are essential to everyday living, and…
Hearthstone Gardens announces annual Plant Sale and Easter Egg Hunt
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hearthstone Botanical Gardens is excited to announce it will be holding its annual Plant Sale and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. Attendees…
Suwannee 4-H Chick Chain kicks off
Katie Jones Contributor Suwannee County 4-H is excited to kick off its Fourth Annual Chick Chain project. Youth ages 5 to 18 are eligible to participate in the project, which begins on…
Remembering the animals who fought for us
Christian Petetson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dogs are a man’s best friend; everyone has heard this saying. Some people believe it, while others do not, but one thing is universally agreed upon: dogs and humanity…
Freedom of Information Day: The public’s right to transparency
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Freedom of information is not only a right; it is something that most citizens of the United States of America should take advantage of. Freedom of Information Day is…
Live Oak Public Library to host Community Health Fair
Amy Osborne Contributor The Live Oak Public Library will host a health fair for the community on Monday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to…