The Steer Barn Steakhouse and Cocktail Lounge, in conjunction with the Wyandot Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a veteran’s appreciation dinner at 5 and 7 p.m. Nov. 12. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call 419-294-3860 for reservations.

With the opiate crisis running rampant, families are looking for ways to help those they love who need treatment. Getting them into treatment becomes even harder if their loved one is not willing.

The United Way of Wyandot County, an affiliate of United Way of North Central Ohio, is pleased to announce Kori (Deemer) Nehrenz as Wyandot County manager and regional volunteer coordinator. “We are excited to welcome Kori to the United Way of Wyandot County team. Her role will be instrumental in furthering United Way’s collective impact in Wyandot,” said Amber Wertman, executive director of UWNCO.

Telia Bertsch, 4, of Sycamore, checks out a shark jaw Saturday during the Newport Aquarium’s shark cart visit to the Mohawk Community Library. Aubrey Gottfried, 9, of Sycamore, pets a shark Saturday during the Newport Aquarium’s shark cart visit to the Mohawk Community Library.

The Teen Advisory Group of the Dorcas Carey Public Library enjoyed a Halloween party Oct. 17. More Halloween fun will be held at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 for children in preschool through fifth grade with a scavenger hunt and movies.

Angeline School and Industries Mon.: chicken nuggets, California mixed vegetables, oatmeal cookie, fruit.

FINDLAY — The surgery department of Blanchard Valley Health System recently reached the milestone of 5,000 surgical procedures completed using a daVinci robot, which allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery. BVHS is only the second health system in northwest Ohio to achieve this milestone.

FOREST — “Cut the Craft” will be held at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday at the Forest-Jackson Public Library. Adults and teens are invited to make a wood slice pumpkin

The Wyandot County Community Foundation awarded $10,331 in grants at their awards ceremony and breakfast held at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Oct. 19. Grant awards primarily were focused on adding or updating technology and meeting the needs of underserved populations.

As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need. Blood and platelets only can be given by donors who are feeling well. One way to maintain health is to get a flu vaccine each fall.