The Central Illinois Community Blood Center has announced two upcoming blood drives. The Kincaid Community will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, February 17 from 3:30-6 p.m. at 200 Springfield Street inside the Bloodmobile. Registration will be inside the Midland Fire Department. Appointments can be made by contacting the Community Blood Center at 217-241-7550 or at bloodcenterimpact.org and using the code 60535 to locate the drive. Donors who last gave blood on or before December 23, 2015 are eligible to give at this drive.

The Stonington Community will be hosting a community blood drive from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, February 19 at 1982 Illinois Route 48 in the Monsanto parking lot. Registration will be inside Monsanto. Appointments can be made by contacting Jackie Dowdy at 217-325-4381 or by going to bloodcenterimpact.org and using the code 60049 to locate the drive. Donors who last gave blood on or before December 25, 2015 are eligible to give at this drive.

Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, you can call the CICBC at (800)747-5401.