FINDLAY — The Flag City BalloonFest will host its 20th hot air balloon festival Aug. 9 – 11 at Emory Adams Park, in Findlay. Spectators can look forward to a number of new events and enjoy returning favorites such as the car show, kids’ fair, craft show and fireworks. The Flag City BalloonFest is proud to announce several of its new features.

The Hardin Hancock Wyandot Putnam Community Action Commission will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program runs from July 1 until Aug. 31.

Those looking to give back to the community may consider becoming a court appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteer. Children in foster care who have a CASA volunteer are more likely to succeed in school, adjust better to change and they are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system later.

SYCAMORE — The annual Sycamore United Methodist Church social will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the church, 211 N. Sycamore Ave. Dine in and dine out options are available and there will be a lot of food available.

HARPSTER — Harpster United Methodist Church is holding an ice cream social from 4:30-6:30 p.m.Wednesday. Sandwiches, noodles, salads, desserts and ice cream will be served.

CRESTLINE — The Crawford Park District invites families to a fun night of camping in the park at its family tent camping event starting at 7 p.m. Friday at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 Ohio 598, Crestline. Come any time after 5 p.m. to set up a tent around the pond at Lowe-Volk Park. Registration will begin at 7 p.m., with programs starting at 7:30 p.m.

Area children recently returned from a discounted week at summer camp thanks to the Salvation Army. Thirty-eight area children participated in archery, boating, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, ziplines and outdoor sports at Camp Swoneky (named for southwest Ohio, northeast Kentucky) from July 17-22 with Patti Spiegel and Cheri Mack as chaperones.

TOLEDO — In June, the American Red Cross launched the Missing Types campaign to raise awareness for lifesaving blood donations and urge the public to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this summer. During the Missing Types campaign, the letters A, B and O, the letters representing the main blood groups, are disappearing from brands, social media pages, signs and websites to illustrate the critical role blood donors play in helping patients. When the letters A, B and O vanish from everyday life, the gaps are striking. And when A, B, O and AB blood types go missing from hospital shelves, patient care and medical treatments are affected.

The Wyandot Memorial Hospital Guild is planning a silent auction at its booth in the Merchants’ Building at the Wyandot County Fair. The auction will conclude at 3 p.m. Sept. 15, and proceeds will benefit special projects at the hospital.

Wyandot County residents can access health services on Wyandot On Wheels in their nearby villages throughout August. The mobile health services bus will be at the following locations: