The American Red Cross offers the following blood donation opportunities.


• Aug. 9, 1 to 7 p.m., Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 14501 N.W. Nowthen Blvd., Ramsey.

• Aug. 11, noon to 5 p.m., Blaine VFW, 1374 109th Ave. N.E., Blaine.

• Aug. 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Emmanuel Christian Center, 7777 University Ave. N.E., Spring Lake Park.

To schedule an appointment, call 800-44-3543 or visit www.givebloodgivelife.org.