Lizah Bianchi read 1,000 books before kindergarten. Dorcas Carey Public Library offers the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten reading program for children up to school-age.

CAREY — The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation will host a special Mass for those affected by cancer at 7 p.m. Friday. Anyone who is suffering from cancer, in remission, or is a cancer survivor and their loved ones and caregivers are invited to participate.

CRESTLINE — A discussion on Leesville history, including the Leesville Jail and stories of the Leesville Rascals is at 3:15 p.m. Saturday at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 Ohio 598. Attendees are encouraged to bring any information or photos they have about Leesville.

FOREST — The 2017 Tree Town Festival committee seeks royalty contest applications. Competitions are for prince and princess, king and queen, and festival baby.

FOREST — Forest-Jackson Public Library closes at noon Friday for staff training. Regular hours resume Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

KIRBY — United Auto Workers Local No. 1033 Retirees’ meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Blue Room Restaurant, Kirby

Members of Town and Country 4-H recently gathered for the club’s second meeting at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Upper Sandusky. Kaytlyn Graver called the meeting to order, and McKenna Rapp led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Carey resident honored at YSU YOUNGSTOWN — Taylor Fletcher of Carey completed the Emerging Leader Program at Youngstown State University. Fletcher, a senior accounting major, was among more than 200 YSU students recognized at the 2017 student awards banquet.

CAREY — Paul and Bonnie (Plummer) Conley of Carey will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday. Mr. Conley is a son of the late Bruce and Ruby Conley.

CAREY — Hannah Campbell Zapletal, a certified Monty Roberts instructor, will put on a horsemanship clinic May 29 at the Wyandot County Humane Society Equine Rescue farm, 4658 Ohio 199, Carey. The cost is $30 to observe or $50 to participate.