Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Christmas season is almost here. It may seem far away, but October is coming to a close, and there are barely two months until the biggest holiday of…
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First Church of God to celebrate 95th anniversary
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The congregation of First Church of God in Live Oak will celebrate the church’s 95th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 26. Members invite the community to join them in worship…
Beulah Baptist Church to hold annual Homecoming celebration
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Beulah Baptist Church invites the community to attend its annual Homecoming celebration on Sunday, Oct. 26. Founded in 1897, Beulah Baptist Church has been a cornerstone of faith and…
Area Farm Bureaus hold Annual Meetings
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Every year, local county Farm Bureau offices organize special meetings to provide updates on their finances, elect new directors, announce the local Farm Families of the Year, and enjoy…
White Springs Library to celebrate International Bat Week
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Are you “Batty About Bats?” Then you might enjoy this special educational program hosted by the White Springs Public Library! The event will take place at 2 p.m. on…
SVEC launches vetted residential contractor listing
SVEC Contributor Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is now accepting submissions from residential contractors for inclusion in its upcoming vetted residential contractor listing. The cooperative is seeking qualified professionals specializing in electric,…
Veterans Day Parade applications are open
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com As November creeps up, many are getting ready for the holiday season, and Veterans Day is right in the middle of the season. Part of getting ready for the…
Pioneer Day returns to applause
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 11, a massive crowd surged through downtown Mayo for the annual Pioneer Day festivities, hosted by the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce. This celebration has been…
Support those in need with a jar of peanut butter
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The UF/IFAS Extension Office is ripe with activities to support the local agricultural community. It also works hard to help those in need around the community, which is the…
Live Oak Garden Club annual Fall Bazaar happening this weekend
Live Oak Garden Club Contributor All in the community are encouraged to mark their calendars for Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25, for the Live Oak Garden Club’s Fall Bazaar. This…
“Whispers Behind the Walls” mixes fun and reality during mystery dinner
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Vivid Visions, Inc., held its first mystery dinner theater, called “Whispers Behind the Walls,” at Westwood Baptist Church on Friday, Oct. 3. The three-hour event showcased a murder mystery…
Helping Hearts seeking donations for Secret Santa charity
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Helping Hearts of Suwannee County is always focused on helping those in need. Whether it be by supplying clothes, hygeine products, or even a shoulder to cry on, the…
Suwannee Showers in need of donations
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee County takes care of its own. That is abundantly clear when looking at all the ways the community gives back to the less fortunate. One of those charities…
Community Calendar
Mondays – Thursdays Mayo Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Third District Community Center (3373 US 27, Mayo). Beginners’ meetings are held on Mondays at 6:30…
Live Oak sees No Kings protest
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 18, a group of citizens formed a protest outside of the Suwannee County Courthouse. They were not the only gatherers, as the protests spanned across the…
Ellianos opens second location in Live Oak
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Coffee is one of the biggest businesses in the entire world. Locally, in Live Oak, there are lots of coffee shops around the area. One with a unique twist…
Club America controversy in Suwannee County dispelled
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Rumors have been circulating throughout Suwannee County and the surrounding area that Suwannee High School was refusing to allow a Club America chapter to begin. Club America is the…