Brian Shaffer opened the Hardin County Humane Society’s May 9 meeting with nine trustees present. In upcoming events, May 21 is Pet Food Pantry, 8-10 a.m., with Family Bingo following at 11 a.m.

The Mother/Daughter Banquet of Rhinehart Church was held May 12. Melinda McConnell gave grace before the meal. A pot luck dinner was provided. Janie Seiler, president, welcomed approximately 30-35 members and guests.

There will be a Victory Jamboree program from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 in the Coach and Surrey Room at the Plaza Inn Restaurant, 491 S. Main St., Mount Victory. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

MEADVILLE, Pa. — Matt Gray, son of Jeff and Beth Gray of Ada, graduated from Allegheny College on May 14. A graduate of Ada High School, Gray received a Bachelor of Science degree from Allegheny with a major in Chemistry and a minor in History.

The Elks Ladies Card Club met on April 21. Hostess for Bridge was Pat Brehm and the hostesses for Shoot the Moon were Pauline Ramsey and Judy Salee.

THURSDAY, MAY 19 AA and Al-Anon ACOA Hope – 7 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Ada.

Lindsay M. (Schmidt-Patton) and Adam D. Stayman of Kenton are parents of an 8-pound, 14-ounce, 22-inch boy, Easton Joseph, born at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Marion General Hospital. Grandparents are Lonnie and Jennifer Stayman of Kenton, Jennifer and Cotey Stringfellow of Sherwood, Ark., and Matthew Patton of Kenton.

BELLE CENTER — The Belle Center Free Public Library will be hosting a book sale starting on Monday, May 23. The sale will be held during normal business hours, with the exception of May 28 when the hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the Belle Center community yard sales.

On May 11, Culture Club met at the home of Marcia Ridenour for installation of officers. Members enjoyed an array of cookies and finger sandwiches before meeting.

The Hardin Memorial Hospital Guild recently held its largest fundraiser, the May Day Brunch (formerly called Spring Luncheon) at Henry’s Restaurant in Kenton. The luncheon tables were decorated with spring lanterns and flower baskets filled with mints.