Blood drive set

“Step Up to the Plate” and donate at the Butler County Children Services community blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, at 300 N. Fair Ave.

Everyone who registers to donate will get the new “Step Up to the Plate” baseball t-shirt. Schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call 937-461-3220.

Community Blood Center is partnering with the Dayton Dragons through Aug. 27 “Step Up to the Plate and Hit a Double” summer blood drive campaign. The goal is to invite first-time donors, remind everyone to give blood despite vacation travel and other summer distractions, and to encourage donors when eligible to donate again.