Blood collection
events locally
Blood donors are needed by the American Red Cross during December, when supplies tend to decline because people are busy.
To encourage donations, all donors between Dec. 22 and Jan. 8 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last.
Area donation dates and locations are:
n 1 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Community Chapel, 42250 Ames Creek Drive, in Sweet Home.
n 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…