Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The second annual Strawberry Festival will take place Saturday, Feb. 26 and Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Suwannee County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festivities include, arts…
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Lafayette dancers perform at Outback Bowl
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Patrice’s School of Dance is well-known throughout Suwannee and Lafayette Counties, as their choreographies have led them to perform at many different locations. This includes multiple performances at the…
Play ball! Registration for Branford and Lafayette Babe Ruth Leagues now open
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org It’s that time of year again! Boys and girls ages four to 12 will soon be able to participate in Branford and Lafayette’s Babe Ruth Leagues for the spring…
Lafayette’s All-American Cheerleaders appear at Peach Bowl
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Dec. 29, Avery Buchanan and Kristen Duckett traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) All-American cheer squad at the Sheraton Hotel. They…
Lafayette County Toxic Round-Up event collects hazardous waste
Alachua County Environmental Protection Department Contributor The Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Lafayette County Commission will sponsor a free “Toxic…
The Urgency of creating a beloved community
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Jan. 17, the Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Committee of Suwannee County honored Dr. Martin Luther King with its 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King parade through…
An evening of Vivaldi coming to Live Oak
San Marco Chamber Music Society Contributor The San Marco Chamber Music Society (SMCMS) was founded in 2008 by long-standing Jacksonville Symphony members Eric and Ellen Olson. Now in its 15th season, SMCMS…
Mayo crowns its Misses
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Dec. 18, young ladies of all ages convened at Lafayette High School for a chance at the coveted crown and title of Miss Mayo. Crowns were also…
Santa stops in Jennings
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Dec. 21, the Town of Jennings held a special Santa Claus meet-and-greet for children to express how good they’ve been this year. Children and their families were…
Winn-Dixie holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for remodeled store
Grace McAlister Riverbend News On Wednesday, Dec. 15, Live Oak’s Winn-Dixie held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the newly remodeled store, which features an updated produce department and a dollar shop….
Third annual “Spirit of the Horse,” a magical theater event on horseback
Horses Without Humans, contributor The Spirit of the Horse is a magical, heartwarming theater story on horseback that the whole family will enjoy! It is a showcase of World Class riders and…
Pineview Elementary hosts Veterans parade
Christian PetersonRiverbend News On Wednesday, Nov. 10, Pineview Elementary School held a parade in honor of Veterans Day. A large group of Veterans, as well as other community members, paraded around the…
Youth enjoy Branford Fall Festival
Danny FedericoRiverbend NewsOn Saturday, Oct. 30, Branford High School’s (BHS) Interact Club hosted BHS’s annual Fall Festival. Festivities included games, such as Win-A-Fish, where kids had the opportunity to win a goldfish…
Jacksonville Zoo free for kids during November
Christian PetersonRiverbend News This month is a very special month at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The entire month of November is “Kids Free November” in Jacksonville. This fun event will give…
Clay Koon makes first donation as Peanut Butter Ambassador
By Danny Federico, Riverbend News On Wednesday, Sept. 29, the Lafayette County UF/IFAS Extension received it’s first peanut butter donation for the 2021 Peanut Butter Challenge. This year, the donation was given…