FOREST — The Forest-Jackson Public Library will be having a reptile program at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Join the library for A-Rae’s Reptile Rescue and see live reptiles, while learning about them and possibly being lucky enough to touch one.

The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will hold an educational program on The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s for interested community members. The program is 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Wyandot County Council on Aging, 127 S. Sandusky Ave., Upper Sandusky.

Wyandot Memorial Hospital is holding free hearing screenings for individuals 18 years and older from 8 a.m. to noon the third Thursday of each month. Audiologist Courtney Thiel will provide the free screening as well as information about the latest in hearing aid technology.

CAREY — Once again it’s time for VFW and Auxiliary scholarships writing contest Patriot’s Pen for grades 6-8 and Voice of Democracy for grades 9-12. Entries may be dropped off at the local post in Carey, 121 E. Findlay St.

First Presbyterian, Upper Sandusky Sunday, 6 p.m., mission and music fundraiser for Wyandot Cares.

CRESTLINE — The Crawford Park District recently announced upcoming events. Toddler Trot: Lookin’ at Leaves is 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Sears Woods, 1486 Mt. Zion Rd. Sears Woods is a great place to explore, especially when it comes to leaves. Join Crawford Park District Director Josh Dyer and McKinley as they trot the trail, using leaves to match shapes and colors, compare sizes and count. The program is for kids not quite in school and younger.

FINDLAY — A one-time drawing will be held Oct. 16, 2019, for trapping opportunities in the wildlife refuge on Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area in southern Wyandot County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

FINDLAY — Anyone interested in trying wild game for the first time is encouraged to attend a tasting event Oct. 19, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. The Division of Wildlife is partnering with Table One restaurant to provide a unique opportunity to try venison and other wild game. This event is intended for people who have never tasted wild game before.

Pets reported as missing since the last report that have not been found include a black and white female cat and a red and white female basset hound who just had puppies a week ago. Animals in stray since the last report that are still at the shelter include a tan female lab mix, a tan male shar pei-Lab mix.

The Kiwanis Club of Carey met Oct. 2 with nine members in attendance. The meeting began with a call to order. Trisha DeAmicis led the pledge and Tom Eyestone led the prayer. Fines collected by Treasurer Sara Pahl. A report was given on spiritual aims and communications from district Kiwanis were discussed.