BloodSource will have a blood drive in South Lake Tahoe on Oct. 7 from noon-6pm.

Blood drive participants will receive a parking validation for Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel.

The blood drive is sponsored by the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Walk-ins are welcoem. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 17 years old (16 with a signed BloodSource Parental consent form) and be generally healthy. There is no upper age limit for blood donations. Donors must bring a photo ID and should drink plenty of fluids before donating.

For more information, call Larry Coffman at (530) 577.0328. For donor eligibility questions, call BloodSource at 800.995.4420.