Rotary Club of Branford, FL

11/05/2026

🌶️This Weekend’s Forecast: 100% Chance of CHILI 🌶️

Rotary Club of Branford is hosting the 5th Annual Chili Cook Off this weekend.

🧑🏽‍🍳Local Cooks, 🤝Local Businesses, And an event that helps Rotary to support our community! 🏘️

🗓️ THIS SATURDAY, November 7, 2026
⏰ The Fun Starts at 10:00 am
📍Branford Greenway behind Branford Town Hall
502 Suwannee Ave., Branford, FL 32008

General admission is free
Wristbands for Chili Tasting: $5

Vendors, Music, Food & Fun!

Come Hungry! 😋 Bring your friends!

11/04/2026

11/04/2026

🌶️ Add some CHILI to your weekend plans! Five bucks. Big Flavors. Zero dishes.

Grab a $5 wristband to taste the chili at the Rotary Club of Branford’s 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off! Come for the chili, stay for the vendors, music, and hometown fun.

📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Branford Greenway, behind Branford Town Hall
502 Suwannee Ave, Branford FL 32008

😉 Tell your friends and come hungry!

11/03/2026

🌶️🔥 COME HUNGRY! 🎶

You don’t have to enter the competition to enjoy the Rotary Club of Branford’s 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off!

🥣 $5 armband lets you taste the delicious chili
🎧 Enjoy music from the DJ
🛍️ Explore vendor booths
🏆 Find your favorite flavor and Cheer on the contestants during the awards ceremony!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
10 AM to 2:30 PM
📍 Branford Greenway, Branford, FL
Behind Branford Town Hall
502 SW Suwannee Ave, Branford, FL 32008

Bring your friends, bring your family, and most importantly—bring your appetite! ❤️

👇 Tag someone you’d love to bring along!

11/02/2026

💙💛 THIS IS WHAT ROTARY LOOKS LIKE!

The Rotary Club of Branford has been busy doing what we love most—showing up for our community!

Interested in getting involved? You don’t have to be a Rotarian to volunteer alongside us. Send us a message and discover how you can make a difference!

☕ COFFEE WITH A PURPOSE

We were proud to support the Branford Elementary School Coffee Kidz Club and Literacy Committee at their first Car Rider Coffee Shoppe! Morning drop-off never tasted so good! Proceeds will support the Coffee Kidz Club and help purchase end-of-year Accelerated Reader trophies.

🎃 FALL FUN & COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

From the Fall Festival to Trunk or Treat, our Rotary members enjoyed sharing treats, smiles, and laughter with local families. These are the moments that remind us why community involvement matters.

But here’s what we love most about these events:

It’s not just about what we give. It’s about the connections we make. ❤️

Every shared smile helps strengthen the community we’re proud to call home.

And we’re not slowing down! Our 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off is this Saturday, November 7! 🌶️🔥 Join us for another opportunity to bring Branford together.

💙💛 DO GOOD. MEET GOOD PEOPLE. MAKE BRANFORD BETTER.

10/30/2026

📚☕BEST SCHOOL DROP OFF LINE EVER!🧡💙

The Rotary Club of Branford was proud to support the BES Coffee Kidz and Literacy Committee at their very first Car Rider Coffee Shoppe!

🎃 Iced pumpkin spice lattes were a HIT — we SOLD OUT just as the tardy bell rang! 🔔

💛 Proceeds will support Branford Elementary’s Coffee Kidz Club and help purchase end-of-year Accelerated Reader trophies to celebrate our young readers! 📚🏆

Rotary’s Four-Way Test asks, “Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?”

Judging by the smiles, we’d say YES! 😁

And it was a whole latte FUN! 😉❤️☕🍁

10/30/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN WEEKEND FROM THE ROTARY CLUB OF BRANFORD! 👻🎃

Wishing everyone a fun, festive, and safe Halloween weekend!

🍬 TRICK OR TREAT! 🍬

Whether you’re dressing up, handing out candy, attending a Halloween event, or enjoying the evening with family and friends, we hope your celebration is filled with smiles, laughter, and plenty of treats!

🕸️ 3 HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS:

1️⃣ Stay visible: Carry a flashlight or glow stick, and wear reflective clothing or accessories when trick-or-treating after dark.

2️⃣ Watch for traffic: Use sidewalks when available, cross streets at crosswalks, and look both ways before crossing.

3️⃣ Check treats first: Inspect candy and treats before eating, and only accept treats from trusted homes or organized events.

Have a spooktacular Halloween Weekend! Stay safe, look out for one another, and enjoy the magic of the season!

💙💛 From your friends at the Rotary Club of Branford

10/29/2026

❤️ BE THE HELP WHEN IT’S NEEDED MOST! ❤️

The Rotary Club of Branford was honored to welcome Amanda Martin of the American Red Cross, North Florida Region, as our recent guest speaker!

Amanda shared valuable information about the lifesaving work of the American Red Cross and highlighted an urgent need right here: MORE VOLUNTEERS!

🤝 THERE’S A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!

💻 Virtual Opportunities: Support Red Cross operations remotely, using your computer and skills to help others.

🏠 Local Disaster Response: Help families and neighbors right here in Suwannee County when emergencies occur.

⛑️ Shelter Support: Assist with operating emergency shelters and caring for individuals displaced by disasters.

🚨 Disaster Deployments: For those able to commit approximately two weeks, opportunities are available to assist communities responding to major disasters.

❤️ Additional Opportunities: From disaster health services to emotional support and other essential roles, there are many ways to serve based on your interests, availability, and qualifications.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A HERO TO MAKE A HEROIC DIFFERENCE.

📲 READY TO LEARN MORE?

Scan the QR code in our graphic or visit:

🌐 https://www.redcross.org/volunteer

👏 A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO AMANDA MARTIN!

Thank you, Amanda, for sharing your knowledge, your passion for service, and the opportunities available for our neighbors to make a meaningful difference.

The Rotary Club of Branford is proud to recognize the American Red Cross and the dedicated volunteers who serve our communities during their most challenging moments.

💙💛 SERVICE ABOVE SELF — IT’S WHAT CONNECTS US!

👇 Help us spread the word! Share this post or tag someone who would make an amazing Red Cross volunteer.

Together, we can help build a stronger, more prepared, and more compassionate Suwannee County.

10/28/2026

🛍️ HEY VENDORS! WE WANT YOU! 🎉

Are you a local business owner, artisan, crafter, or entrepreneur looking for an opportunity to showcase your products and connect with the community?

The Rotary Club of Branford invites you to be part of our 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off! 🔥

We’re bringing the community together for a day of delicious chili, great music, friendly competition, and local shopping—and we’d love to have YOUR BUSINESS join the fun!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
10AM - 3PM
📍 Branford Greenway behind Branford Town Hall
502 SW Suwannee Ave, Branford, FL 32008

🎪 WHY JOIN US AS A VENDOR?

🛍️ Showcase your products, crafts, or services
🤝 Connect with potential customers and fellow local businesses
📣 Introduce your business to new people in the community
🎶 Enjoy a festive atmosphere with a DJ, chili tasting, and an exciting awards ceremony
💙 Support a community event hosted by the Rotary Club of Branford!

Whether you sell handmade goods, unique gifts, boutique merchandise, or offer services to our community, we’d love to hear from you!

🌟 SMALL BUSINESSES MAKE OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER!

We believe in supporting the entrepreneurs and organizations that make Branford and our surrounding communities special.

📩 INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR?

Email [email protected] or text 321-278-6514

👇 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

Tag your favorite local business, crafter, or vendor in the comments! Let’s fill the Greenway with amazing local businesses and make this year’s Chili Cook-Off a memorable community celebration!

💙💛 Great Chili. Great Shopping. Great Community.

10/27/2026

🌶️🔥 COME HUNGRY! 🎶

You don’t have to enter the competition to enjoy the Rotary Club of Branford’s 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off!

🥣 Taste delicious chili
🎧 Enjoy music from the DJ
🛍️ Explore vendor booths
🏆 Find your favorite flavor and Cheer on the contestants during the awards ceremony!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
10 AM to 2:30 PM
📍 Branford Greenway, Branford, FL
Behind Branford Town Hall
502 SW Suwannee Ave, Branford, FL 32008

Bring your friends, bring your family, and most importantly—bring your appetite! ❤️

👇 Tag someone you’d love to bring along!