Health
August 13, 2026

The American Red Cross urges donors of all blood types to act now and make an appointment to give blood or platelets amid the ongoing national blood crisis...

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The American Red Cross urges donors of all blood types to act now and make an appointment to give blood or platelets amid the ongoing national blood crisis.

Donation appointments may be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.

Aug. 14, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 12-6 p.m.

Aug. 19, Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Aug. 19, Adam Hall, 11455 E. Washington St., Bainbridge Township, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Aug. 21, Centerville Mills, 8558 Crackel Road, Bainbridge Township, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Aug. 26, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road, Claridon Township, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aug. 27, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-6 p.m.

Aug. 31, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vitalant Blood Drives

Vitalant is calling on eligible donors to do their part to help steer clear of a summer blood shortage. Type O donors are especially needed. To make an appointment, call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.

In Middlefield: Aug. 14, Troy Mill Lane School, 15067 Hayes Road, 3:30-6:30 p.m.; and Aug. 26, Fox Run School – Roy Erb’s Home, 17642 Nauvoo Road, 3–7 p.m.

In Burton: Aug. 19, Nash Road School, 14665 Nash Road, 3–7 p.m.; and Aug. 27, Mumford Road School, 16659 Tavern Road, 3:45–7 p.m.

Family First Council

Aug. 17, 1:30 p.m.

Geauga Family First Council will meet at the Geauga County Office Building, Suite B168/Carlton Room, 12611 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. Meetings are open to the public.

For more information, contact Tim Kehres, Geauga Family First Council coordinator, at 440-285-1201.