TIFFIN — The culinary arts and hospitality management program at Sentinel Career & Technology Center has been named an “Elite 50 Hospitality Program” by Sullivan University. The program was selected from more than 350 secondary school hospitality programs from across the nation that were invited to apply for the honor of being named to the 2017 Elite 50 list.

CRESTLINE — Area residents are invited to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season by helping the Crawford Park District with its Audubon Christmas bird count. Attendees will meet at 7 a.m. Jan. 2 at Bucyrus Bob Evans, 1517 N. Sandusky Ave., for one of the world’s longest running citizen science efforts.

The Wyandot County area support group for caregivers of those with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or other causes will continue to meet through 2017 on the third Tuesday of each month, beginning at noon Jan. 17 at Fairhaven Community, 850 Marseilles Ave.

TOLEDO — As freezing temperatures and harsh weather grip much of the nation, the American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets to help meet the constant need for blood this winter.

FINDLAY — The Home Energy Assistance Program Winter Crisis Program was created to provide financial assistance one time per heating season to income-eligible households that are threatened with disconnection of their heating source, have service already disconnected, need to establish new service or transfer service or have less than a 25 percent supply of bulk fuel.

Eighth Wynford Junior High School students recently were recognized as Royal Leaders for December. Students are nominated by the teachers for displaying habits of highly effective people.

FINDLAY — The University of Findlay Concert-Chorale, which includes students and community members, is recruiting choristers for its April 2 spring concert featuring Gabriel Faure’s pieces, including “Requiem.” An audition is required to join the group, but no preparation is necessary.

John Stewart United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Eve worship service at 6 p.m. Saturday. Bells will play, along with an eight-hand piano piece. Pastors will perform a skit, “Misfit Angels,” before traveling to Forest UMC for an 8 p.m. service.

Koehler performs in UF senior instrumental recital FINDLAY — Nicholas Koehler of Upper Sandusky recently performed in the University of Findlay’s senior instrumental recital.

COLUMBUS — The holiday season brings plenty of joy but also an opportunity for costly mishaps. Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor, as part of her Think Again initiative, is reminding Ohioans to take steps to ensure they have adequate insurance in place to provide financial protection.