Just because people are busy during the holidays doesn’t mean the needs for blood products diminishes. To help fill the medical needs of Northwest residents, the American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives on the South Coast for December.

To schedule a donation appointment, call (800) 448-3543.

North Bend

Dec. 4: 1-6 p.m., College Park Community Church, 2548 Newmark St.

Dec. 18: 1-6 p.m., College Park Community Church, 2548 Newmark St.

Bandon

Dec. 9: 12-6 p.m., Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 355 Oregon Ave.               

Port Orford

Dec. 10: 1-6 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church, 1476 Oregon St.

Coos Bay

Dec. 11: 1-6 p.m., St. Monica Catholic Church, 357 S. Sixth St.

Myrtle Point

Dec. 17: 2-6 p.m., Maple Elementary School, 413 C St.

Reedsport

Dec. 22: 12-6 p.m.  Reedsport Community: Masonic Temple, 626 Winchester Ave.

Powers

Dec. 30: 11-5 p.m., Powers Baptist Church, 990 First Ave.                              

Gold Beach

Dec. 25: 1-6 p.m., Curry Showcase, 29392 Ellensburg Ave.

Brookings/Harbor

Dec. 26: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chetco Grange, 97895 Shopping Center Ave., Harbor.