Blood drives

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LUZERNE COUNTY: The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts community blood drives throughout the month. Donors who are 16 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in relatively good health may give blood every 56 days. To learn how to donate or to schedule a blood donation, call (800) GIVE-LIFE. In addition to those listed below, blood drives are conducted at the Red Cross regional blood center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Hanover Industrial Park, Mondays noon-6 p.m.; Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Collections also take place every Monday from 9 a.m.-noon at the Hazleton Chapter House, 165 Susquehanna Blvd., Hazleton.

For a complete donation schedule, visit nepagivelife.org or call (800) GIVE-LIFE, ext. 2150. Area blood donation sites include:

Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Luzerne County Courthouse, North River Street, Wilkes-Barre.

Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Navy Operational Support Center, 1200 Navy Way Road, Avoca.

Feb. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Luzerne County Community College, Prospect Street and Middle Road, Nanticoke; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Misericordia University Insalaco Center, 301 Lake St., Dallas.

Feb. 9, 1-6:30 p.m., Lake Noxen Elementary School, RR3 Box 270, Harveys Lake.

Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wilkes University, 84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre.

Feb. 13, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St., Pittston.

Feb. 14, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sallie Mae, 220 Lasley Ave., Hanover Township; noon-6 p.m., Dallas American Legion, 730 Memorial Highway, Dallas.