The next American Red Cross community blood drive will take place at St. James Lutheran Church from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20. 

April is National Volunteer Month and the Red Cross relies on volunteer donations to ensure blood products are available when patients need them. In appreciation, all who donate between April 8-28 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. More information is available online at RedCrossBlood.org/Spring

To make an appointment for the upcoming Verona blood drive, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. Those looking to save time by completing screening questions in advance can do so with Rapid Pass. For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass

Donors should enter through the preschool doors to the north of the usual entrance to St. James. The blood drive will be held in the Activities Room on the lower level.