TOLEDO — As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, providing food, shelter and comfort to those affected, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood or platelets to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country. People also may help by making a financial donation to support relief efforts.

Once again it’s time for VFW and Auxiliary scholarships writing contests Patriot’s Pen for sixth through eighth grades and Voice of Democracy for ninth through 12th grades. Upper Sandusky, Carey, Mohawk and Riverdale students interested in writing an essay for consideration may get entry forms online and drop the entries off at either the Upper Sandusky or Carey posts.

FOREST— The Forest-Jackson Public Library is hosting “Cut the Craft’ at 1 and 7 p.m. Thursday. Adults and teens are welcome to join us and make a burlap owl door hanger.

CAREY— The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, Carey, continues the tradition of its annual Family Day on Sunday. Pastoral care and offering assistance to families to grow in faith together always has been a priority.

Community Christian Center Today, 6:30 p.m., worship team meeting.

The “T” and Rich Dueling Piano Show is coming to Upper Sandusky on Oct. 27 at the Moose Lodge. The event sponsored by the Wyandot County Community Foundation is a fun-filled evening of nonstop entertainment that encourages the audience to sing along, clap along and submit requests of their favorite songs and artists, all delivered with a comic twist.

TIFFIN — Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. Many times, deaths and injuries can be prevented by the proper use of car seats, boosters and seat belts. Seneca County Safe Communities will host the Tiffin Fire Department to offer free car seat checks beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday at Hedges-Boyer Park.

Fairhaven Community is hosting its 38th annual Harvest Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at 850 Marseilles Ave., Upper Sandusky. Join the volunteer service group for a gift shop, fresh garden produce, a rummage sale, a silent auction and a bake sale. The public is welcome.

BUCYRUS — The Kennedy Quartet jazz band will play at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 120 S. Lane St., Bucyrus. In addition to Christian music, the band will play a variety of old standard music from the ’30s, ’40s and ’60s.

The following report was prepared and submitted by the Wyandot County Humane Society on Monday and is correct as of that date. Pets reported as missing since the last report that have not been found include a small yellow and white kitten, a young female hound mix and a brindle female husky-boxer mix.