Blood-donor times announced

The American Red Cross is asking donors to consider donating blood in March, which is Red Cross Month.

Donation opportunities are available at the following days and times:

  • March 1, from 2 to 6 p.m., Bartholomew County Library, 536 Fifth St.
  • March 4 and March 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Columbus Blood Donation Center, 931 Repp Drive.
  • March 14, from 2 to 6 p.m., Hope Moravian Church, 202 Main St.

To make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification, are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health are eligible to donate blood.

For more information: redcross.org.