The American Red Cross is urgently seeking donors to avoid a blood shortage this winter.
The following blood drives are planned in February and March:
» 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 17: Developmental Services Inc., 2920 10th St.
» 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 17: LaQuinta, 101 Carrie Lane
» Noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 22: First Christian Church, 531 Fifth St.
» 1 to 6 p.m. Feb. 22: First United Methodist Church, North Vernon
» 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 24: LaQuinta, 101 Carrie Lane
» 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 3: LaQuinta, 101 Carrie Lane
To learn the requirements to be a blood donor or to make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.