The sixth annual community blood drive at Old Mission San Juan Bautista is set for Feb. 17.
The mission blood drive is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 17, a Sunday and the first day of Lent. It will take place at Casa Maria at the mission, 600 First St.
There will be a “bloodmobile” in the parking lot with blood drawn from the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.
According to the event announcement:
Potential blood donors must be 17 years of age and above. There is no upper age limit for healthy people, but, all donors must be in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. In addition, potential donors should bring a photographic identification and have eaten and drunken fluids prior to presenting themselves at the registration table.
For information, call Community Hospital’s Blood Center at (831) 625-4814.Â
