The American Red Cross urges people of all blood types to make an appointment to help ensure sufficient blood supplies. Visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App to schedule a donation appointment.

Upcoming drives:

• Oct. 1, 1:30-6 p.m.: Pocono Farms Country Club, 164 Lake Rd., Tobyhanna.

• Oct. 1, noon-5 p.m.: Friedensburg Fire Company, 1357 Long Run Rd., Friedensburg.

• Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Rd., Easton.

• Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Fairlane Village Mall, 7211 Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville.