The deadline to enter the fourth annual Jacob Davidson Memorial Big Buck Contest for Wyandot and adjacent counties is 11:59 p.m. Sept. 27. The scoring event is April 4, 2020. Entry is a $20 donation and 50% of proceeds from the event go toward prize money and additional proceeds will benefit the Jacob Davidson Memorial Scholarship.

BUCYRUS — Be SMART for Kids, a gun safety program, will be featured at the Mid-Ohio Progressives meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Bucyrus Public Library. The presentation will be given by a member of Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement fighting for responsible gun ownership and public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence.

The Red Cross is providing opportunities to donate blood in coming weeks. — From 12:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, at John Stewart United Methodist Church, 130 W. Johnson St., Upper Sandusky.

The Wyandot Democratic Party recently announced its first annual multi-county Oktoberfest fundraiser from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 28 at White Shutter Winery & Brewery, 3794 CH 56, Nevada. This event includes Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Marion, Seneca and Wyandot county Democratic parties.

FOREST — “Cut the Craft” is 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Forest-Jackson Public Library. Adults and teens may join the library to make a burlap pumpkin decoration.

The Crazy Crafters made scarecrows at the Dorcas Carey Public Library during the month of September. Pictured is the Phillips family: Cathy, Mandy, Mom (Deanna) and Emily.

All ages are invited to join the Upper Sandusky Community Library for a fun seasonal craft at the Upper Sandusky Library at 1 p.m. Oct. 2. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Catholic Ladies of Columbia/CLC Life Insurance presented a charitable donation to the Wyandot County Council on Aging to purchase new equipment, including new lighting fixtures, paint, magnifiers, books shelves and storage equipment.

McCUTCHENVILLE — Come see local authors, get books signed and purchase books from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Overland Inn, 283 Ohio 53, McCutchenville. Admission is $5.

The third annual Carey Area Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-off to benefit the Lois Kurtz Memorial Scholarship Fund is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Carey school cafeteria. Enter a secret chili or soup recipe or sample all the recipes and vote for a favorite.