BloodSource is having a blood drive in South Lake Tahoe on Oct. 6 form noon-6pm.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Blood drive participants will receive a parking validation for Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel at the blood drive check in.

Donating blood takes about an hour. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be 17 years old (16 year olds need 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 info, call 800.995.4420, ext. 60039.