Blood drive is Feb. 22 at courthouse

The Carson City Sheriff's Office and the courthouse are organizing a Feb. 22 blood drive in the courthouse parking lot.

Walk-ins will be welcome, and an additional technician will be on duty.

United Blood Services needs blood this month because of cancellations and low turnout, said Monica Marcinko, a donor-relations specialist.

"It's been a lot of people getting sick and a lot of people calling in," she said. "Compared to even last month, this month is even worse" for donations.

The blood drive will be from 8-11:30 a.m., and a person wearing a red blood-drop costume will be on the corner, trying to entice passers-by.

To set an appointments, call Marie Martensen at 775-283-7895.

Those who cannot make the blood drive can donate at United Blood Services' clinic at 256 E. Winnie Lane.

It can be reached at 775-887-9111.