An American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Tamaqua on Wednesday, providing the perfect opportunity to start the new year giving others the "Gift of Life."

The Bloodmobile will be held at St. John United Church of Christ, Pine and Biddle Streets from 1-6 p.m.Anyone 17 or older, in good general health, who weighs at least 110 pounds is eligible to donate blood.To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit the website

www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.