Growing up and maturing into an adult can be a tough task for any young person in today’s society, but for those children with disabilities, more help could be needed daily.

The Upper Sandusky Community Library has released its calendar of events for December. The month’s programming will kick off with the Friends of the USCL Secret Santa Shop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3.

TIFFIN — The Tiffin Historic Trust will host its annual holiday house tour from 1-5 p.m. Sunday during Tiffin’s winter holiday festivities. Tour organizers Joan Martin and Nancy Cook will present a selection of homes from different eras decorated for the holidays.

CAREY — The Dorcas Carey Public Library will kick off special programming for the month of December with crafts, cookies, hot chocolate and coffee from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2 during Christmas in Carey. The following week, programming includes adult crafts at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 with all supplies provided to make snowman decorations; the teen advisory group at 4 p.m. Dec. 6; and a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7.

New to Ohioans is the Crisis Text Line, a free, confidential service available 24 hours per day, seven days a week via text on mobile devices. Throughout Ohio, individuals can text the word “4hope” to 741741 to be connected to a crisis counselor.

Mental health first aid training is being offered to residents of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot counties from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Trinity Evangelical United Methodist Church in Upper Sandusky. Sponsored by Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services and funded by the Mental Health Board of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties, the eight-hour course will teach attendees how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or is experiencing a mental health crisis.

SYCAMORE — The Mohawk Community Library will host its second escape room challenge Dec. 10. The Christmas-themed room will require teams of five to work together and communicate effectively to find clues to escape the room.

­TOLEDO — The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give the gift of a lifesaving blood or platelet donation this holiday season. By rolling up a sleeve, donors can help ensure patients continue to receive treatment throughout the holiday season.

Senior dairy showmanship (ages 14-18 years): first place, Hanna Ziegler, Barnyard Critters.

GALION — The Galion Community Chorus, under the direction of John Sikora, will present its 62nd annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at First United Church of Christ, 248 Harding Way W. The performance is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.