Molly Mangett and Benjamin Schrock, both of Defiance, are pleased to announce their engagement. The couple will wed Sept. 7, 2019, in Hamilton, Indiana.

FINDLAY — Anyone interested in learning how to trap turtles is encouraged to attend a free informational workshop on July 31 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. The workshop will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Conservation Club located at 12055 W. Toussaint North Road, Oak Harbor. Experienced professionals from the Division of Wildlife and Oak Harbor Conservation Club will cover topics including net making, setting and pulling nets, and baits. Season dates, regulations and turtle cleaning and cooking also will be covered.

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.