The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank (CPBB) will hold a community blood drive at Fairmount in Ephrata on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the Farm Crest Community Room at 1100 Farm Crest Drive on the east side of the Fairmount campus.

Those who wish to donate may schedule an appointment by calling 800-771-0059. Walk-ins are also welcome until 6 p.m., but those with scheduled appointments will be given priority. Donors should bring a photo ID.

All donors will receive a Penn Cinema movie pass, a certificate for a free dozen mini doughnuts from Weaver's Store Inc., a Papa John's certificate for a free pizza with the purchase of one large pizza, and two free admission vouchers to a show at Harrisburg Comedy Zone.

Directions may be found at http://www.fairmounthomes.org.