Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently, but every year millions of people get the flu, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands or tens of thousands of people die from flu-related causes.

MANSFIELD — Kingwood Center Gardens has announced the 2018 Great Pumpkin Glow, presented by OhioHealth, from 5-10 p.m. Oct. 20 and 5-9 p.m. Oct. 21. Enjoy this family-friendly event with over 1,000 lit pumpkins, harvest decor throughout the grounds, the Lil’ Carvers Carnival, Scarecrow Row, hay rides, food trucks, live music and more.

LITTLE SANDUSKY — Beginning 10 a.m. Sunday, Eric Park will present the first in a series of sermons concerning basic Bible doctrines as evidence of his ordination at Little Sandusky Bible Church.

KIRBY — U.A.W. Local 1033 Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Blue Room Restaurant, Kirby.

Upper native earns degree from Kent State KENT — Elizabeth Ogden, of Upper Sandusky, was among 733 students who earned bachelor’s degrees during commencement exercises Aug. 18 at Kent State University. Ogden graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the College of Education, Health and Human Services.

The Ebert family recently posed for a five-generation photo. Pictured are great-great-grandmother Jane Ebert, great-grandfather Jerry Ebert holding Jaeden Ebert, grandfather Bill Ebert and father Jorda­n Ebert.

TIFFIN — Kelli Masters, an attorney and certified NFL sports agent, will be the guest of the fall Patricia Adams Lecture Series at Heidelberg University. Heidelberg invites the community to attend dinner and Masters’ keynote address, “Finding Purpose: Overcoming Fear to Live Authentically,” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11, in Seiberling Gymnasium.

FINDLAY — On Wednesday evening, the American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter honored hundreds of volunteers delivering programs and services at the chapter’s annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Dinner at 50 North in Findlay.

FINDLAY — Outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning to field dress and butcher a white-tailed deer are encouraged to attend a free informational workshop from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Fitchville Conservation League Club House, 2623 Jennings Road, New London.

Union-Salem Methodist Church will host Living Water, a bluegrass-style gospel music group, at 10 a.m. Sunday. The public is invited and a luncheon will be served after the program.