Blood drives planned

First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive 2-6:30 p.m. Monday in the church dining room.

Donors who last gave blood on or before Sept. 24 are eligible to give at this drive.

For appointments to donate, contact Melva Dahl at 472-5762 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5105 to locate the drive.

Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

Fairfield Arts & Convention Center will host a community blood drive 3-5:30 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Smith meeting room.

All donors will entered to win two tickets for a 2018/2019 Artist Series show.

Donors who last gave blood on or before Sept. 26 are eligible to give at this drive.

For appointments to donate, contact the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at 800-452-1097 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5396 to locate the drive.

Donor eligibility criteria

Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age, although a 16-year-old with a parental permission form can donate. The form is available through www.bloodcenter.org. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure can be accepted as eligible donors. Donors must weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required. For information about eligibility, call the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at 800-747-5401.

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 90 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. It is the exclusive provider to Jefferson County Health Center.