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PVBS holding VBS May 31 thru June 4 HOBOKEN — Pleasant Valley Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School beginning Sunday, May 31.

The VBS will run through Thursday, June 4. The program is from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. each night.

There will be classes for 3-year-olds up to adults. A free supper will be served each night.

Emerald Crossing is the theme for VBS. Everyone will have an Irish Adventure learning through Psalm 23. Children will have fun learning about Jesus thru Bible study, arts, crafts, and songs.

Please feel free to come and bring someone with you.

7th annual Youth Fishing Derby June 6 FOLKSTON — Friends of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge are hosting the 7th annual Youth Fishing Derby.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The purpose of this derby is to provide an opportunity for everyone to enjoy a fun, outdoor recreational activity.

The fishing derby is free and will be held at Folkston Elementary School Lake, located behind Folkston Elementary School at 285 Little Phoebe Road, Folkston, 31537.

Participants must provide their own fishing pole, stringer and bait. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with fishing scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m.

Only one pole per person will be allowed in the water. Measurements and counts will start at 9:30 a.m., and will end at 10 a.m.

Awards will be presented to the winners beginning at 11 a.m. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the top three winners of each of the following groups: ages 3-6, 7-11, 12-15, and 16+ for the most fish caught, in addition to one overall winner for the largest fish caught.

Hickox reunion is Sunday, June 14 HOBOKEN — The annual Hickox Family reunion for the descendants of Ernie Hickox, Alzada Shuman Hickox and Allie Oquinn Hickox is scheduled for Sunday, June 14.

The reunion will be held at Twin Oaks Bluegrass Park, 401 Twin Oaks Drive Hoboken, 31542.

The community/meeting room will be open by 11 a.m. Everyone bring your family, come and enjoy a covered dish meal and don’t forget to bring desserts and drinks.

Call Lanita Hickox Branch at 912-367-2870 or 912-278-4354, or Greta Hickox Dyal at 912-2855528 or 912-614-1731 if there are any questions.


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