The American Red Cross has scheduled the following upcoming blood donation opportunities:

• Canton -- Nov. 28, 1-6 p.m., St Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Dr.; Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 1/2 E. Main St.

• DeKalb Junction -- Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., DeKalb Junction Fire Department, 4323 US Highway 11

• Gouverneur -- Dec. 18, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Gouverneur Veterans of Foreign Wars, 100 W Main St.

• Lisbon -- Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lisbon Central School, 6866 County Route 10

• Massena -- Nov. 29, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Horizons, 56-58 Main St.; Dec. 10: noon-4 p.m., VFW Massena, 101 West Hatfield St.

• Norwood -- Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Norwood Norfolk Central School, 7852 St. Hwy. 56.

• Ogdensburg -- Nov. 27, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Ogdensburg Knights of Columbus, 721 Hasbrouck St.; Dec. 13, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Ogdensburg Free Academy, 1100 State St

• Potsdam -- Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., State University of New York Potsdam, 44 Pierrepont Ave.; Dec. 7, 3-7:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus 340 Potsdam, 17 Lawrence Ave.; Dec. 18, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Potsdam Town Office, 18 Elm St.

• Star Lake -- Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Clifton Fine Central School, 11 Hall Ave

To donate blood simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.