Region briefs, March 1

Learn about compression CPR at Terra State FREMONT – The Terra State Nurses Association is to sponsor a series of sessions to learn about compression CPR. Sessions of "Bee a Lifesaver – CPR Training without a Kiss" are at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 2; 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. March 13; 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. March 18; 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. March 21. All sessions are to be in the Ronald L. Neeley Conference and Hospitality Center. For more information, call (419) 559-2240. Fostoria community group to host writing contest FOSTORIA – Fostoria Community Arts Council is to host a creative writing contest for anyone in the Fostoria area. Categories are in elementary, fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grades; middle school; high school; and adult. Cash prizes are $50 for first place and $25 for second place. For more information, call (419) 435-7427. Entries are to be returned by April 15. Learn about 'shrooms The Ohio State University Extension Office Seneca County Master Gardener program is to host "Learn About Growing Mushrooms" or "When It Rains It Spores," 10 a.m.-noon March 18 at Christ's Church at Tiffin, 2856 W. US 224. The program is to be presented by Master Gardener Vince Kirchner. For more information, call (419) 447-9722. Sandusky County events announced for March The follow is a list of events taking place throughout Sandusky County in March: • Sandusky County Builders Association Annual Home, Garden and Business Show and Bridal Show — 5-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Fremont Recreation Center, 600 St. Joseph St. • Maple Sugaring and Tree Explorations — 1-3 p.m. Saturday at The Woods at the Luscombe Farm, 2341 CR 213, Clyde. To register, call (419) 334-4495 or visit www.lovemyparks.com. • Puddle Jumpers: Slimy Salamanders – 2-3 p.m. Sunday at The Woods at the Luscombe Farm, 2341 CR 213, Clyde. To register, call (419) 334-4495 or visit www.lovemyparks.com. • Tree Huggers: Forest Life – 2-3 p.m. Sunday at The Woods at the Luscombe Farm, 2341 CR 213, Clyde. To register, call (419) 334-4495 or visit www.lovemyparks.com. • Fremont Flea Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 11-12 at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. • Bread & Butter – 6:30-7:30 p.m March 16 at White Star Park, 925 S. Main St., Gibsonburg. Cost is $5 to use a wood cook-stove to bake homemade bread to take home. To register, call (419) 334-4495 or visit www.lovemyparks.com. • 32nd annual Fremont Toy Show – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 18-19 at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Cost $3. • Bird Spring Fling – 8-10 a.m. March 18 at the Green Creek Hunt Club, CR 259, Fremont. To register, call (419) 334-4495 or visit www.lovemyparks.com.