The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank will hold a community blood drive on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Fairmount Homes. Registration will be held inside the Farm Crest Community Room at 1100 Farm Crest Drive on the east side of the Fairmount campus in Ephrata.

Walk-ins are welcome until 6 p.m., but scheduled appointments will be given priority. Participants should bring a photo ID. All donors will receive certificates to local businesses.

To schedule an appointment, call 800-771-0059 or visit http://www.717giveblood.org.