Operation Lifesaver Day, Chamber events, pet food for library fines

GALION — Friends of the Big Four Depot (FBFD) will host New York Central/Ohio Operation Lifesaver Day at the Galion Big Four Depot from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday. All are welcome.

This free mini event will feature railroad history, train safety facts, tours and light refreshments. A special bus tour from the New York Central Historical Society Convention will be coming around 3 p.m.

For more information, call 419-468-2944.

GALION — The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of the Third Friday in Galion (TFIG) street fair/festival/community series, and the launch of Second Thursday In Crestline (STIC). Both of the monthly series will kick off this month, with Crestline's STIC this Thursday and Galion's TFIG on June 16.

TFIG and STIC provide the opportunity for both communities to gather and support local merchants, with food trucks and other vendors, live music and other fun, family-friendly activities. Registered vendors will set up in designated spaces around the Crestline Village Square at STIC and the Uptowne Galion Public Square at TFIG. Retailers and restaurants in the area are encouraged to stay open late and offer sales and special deals.

CRESTLINE — During the months of June and July, the Crestline Public Library is accepting pet food and supplies in lieu of a fine. All material must be returned. The value of the pet food/supply must be at least half the value of the fine.

Suggested donations include: Purina dry dog food or Iams dry dog food (not expired), Purina dry or Iams dry kitten food (not expired), bleach, paper towels, Nylabones, Milk Bones and cat toys.

All of the collected pet supplies will go to the Humane Society Serving Crawford County.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) recently launched its Get on Board campaign, designed to encourage Ohioans to consider serving on their local boards of education.

The Get on Board campaign asks current or incumbent school board members to offer their expertise for an additional term by running for reelection. Additionally, the campaign encourages other community members to consider becoming board members in their local school districts or educational service centers where vacant seats exist.

OSBA has created a website — getonboardohio.org — to address questions on candidate qualifications, running a campaign, and the roles and responsibilities of school board members. The site also offers a section where individuals can recommend potential candidates.