The American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives on the South Coast this month. Drive organizers ask that people call (800) GIVE LIFE or (800) 448-3543 to schedule a donation appointment. (Note the alternate numbers listed for certain drives.)

• Aug. 5: noon to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 355 Oregon Ave., Bandon.

• Aug. 6: 1 to 6 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church, Highway 101, Port Orford.

• Aug. 7: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., North Bend Community: College Park Community Church, 2548 Newmark St., North Bend.

• Aug. 7: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Powers Baptist Church, (541) 439-3685.

• Aug. 13: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Maple Elementary School, 413 C Street, Myrtle Point.

• Aug. 14: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., St. Monica Catholic Church, 357 S. Sixth St., Coos Bay.

• Aug. 19: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.    Masonic Temple, 626 Winchester Ave., Reedsport.

• Aug. 21: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. College Park Community Church, 2548 Newmark St., North Bend.

• Aug. 28: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., St. Monica Catholic Church, 357 S. Sixth St., Coos Bay.