Familiar faces are returning for another year, set to guide the Riverbank Historical Society in 2026.

Members of the organization gathered for an installation dinner on Friday, Feb. 6 at Perko’s Café in Riverbank and returning to the board are three-year officers, President Robert Bordona, Vice President Jamie Vickers and Treasurer Cindy Fosi, along with five-year officer, Secretary Bertha Reyes.

Featured during the evening was an overview of some society activities during the past year. They included co-hosting the annual After Mother’s Day Breakfast with the Riverbank Federated Women’s Club, and providing a selection of historic artifacts at the new Raising Cane’s Restaurant.

“We had artifacts that we chose from the museum to have them be displayed at Raising Cane’s for their ribbon cutting and grand opening. The items are still there at the restaurant behind the counter for all to check out and admire,” Reyes said.

Society members also planted flowers in front of the Riverbank Museum for Love Riverbank 2025, had a booth during the summer for the Riverbank Night Market on the day of Club Rush, and participated in the Halloween Boo Bash at the Galaxy Theater, where they handed out candy for kids in the community.

They also took part in the Riverbank High School Fall Homecoming Parade, riding in “River Red,” the society’s antique fire truck.

Reyes coordinated the effort to prepare an altar for the Dia De Los Muertos annual celebration downtown, honoring those who have passed in the community, founders of Riverbank, and those who have contributed to the city.

At the Riverbank Cheese and Wine event, society members sold past Cheese and Wine commemorative glasses that were set up as a gift with baggies of snack nuts.

Society members also noted their thanks to the local Red Robin restaurant for a fundraiser that took place last year and saluted member Rich Holmer for his continued assistance with multiple society events.

As far as what’s ahead for 2026, the list includes:

Completing many interior renovations of displays in the museum;

Providing active hands-on displays for school students, encouraging field trips to the museum;

Hosting musical events and planning an ice cream social to give more exposure to the museum for citizens of the community.

Also, more fundraising efforts are being planned with an eye toward financing the addition of more historical murals around the city. Society officials said they would like to add at least 20 more members to participate in docent trainings and engage with the museum while it is open, as well as participate in Riverbank museum events.