Donate blood, get ‘Elf’ socks

MONROE COUNTY — The critical need for blood remain.

To encourage donations and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film “Elf,” those who donate blood through Nov. 30 will receive a pair of “Elf” Red Cross socks, while supplies last. For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Elf. 

Donors of all blood types are urged to give, especially those with type O blood. For an appointment or to learn more, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED CROSS. 

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Upcoming blood drives in Monroe County:

• Nov. 16 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.): Moose Lodge 884, 1320 N. Macomb St., Monroe
• Nov. 16 (12:30-5:30 p.m.): Monroe Church of the Nazarene, 3401 S. Custer Road, Monroe
• Nov. 16 (10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.): Dixie Skateland, 5179 N. Dixie Hwy., Newport
• Nov. 18 (9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.): Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, 3589 Heiss Road, Monroe
• Nov. 20 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.): Whiteford High School, 6655 Consear Road, Ottawa Lake
• Nov. 21 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.): Lambertville United Methodist Church, 8165 Douglas Road, Lambertville
• Nov. 22 (1-6 p.m.): Monroe Knights of Columbus hall, 202 W. Front St., Monroe
• Nov. 24 (10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.): Townplace Suites by Marriott, 1440 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe
• Nov. 27 (11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.): Milan American Legion Post 268, 44 Wabash St., Milan