COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE SLATED NEXT WEEK AT CONVENTION CENTER

The American Red Cross and the Cape Girardeau County Homemaker's Extension Service will co-sponsor a community blood drive Wednesday at the Holiday Inn Convention Center from 2-7 p.m.

Local Red Cross officials said that due to the upcoming holiday and the fact more people travel in the summer months, blood supplies tend to dwindle. Ample blood supplies are also needed for elective surgeries and accidents which tend to increase during summer months.

That's why meeting the goal at this community drive is important, said a Cape County spokesperson.

For more information, persons can call 335-9471.