Community Blood Drive Feb. 5 in Napoleon

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 10:47 AM

You must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent) to donate.

Shutterstock photo.

(Napoleon, Ind.) - A community blood drive will be held on Monday, February 5 in Napoleon.

The event will take place at St. Maurice Church Hall and will be split into two sessions from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. and from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Appointments may be scheduled online at www.hoxworth.org/groups/napoleon.

Each day, Hoxworth Blood Center needs to collect at least 450 units of blood and 40 units of apheresis platelets to meet the needs of patients in the Tri-State area. Once testing and processing is complete, the units are dispersed to over 30 area hospitals served by Hoxworth, where they are transfused to patients with a variety of medical needs.

To donate, you must meet all of the following criteria:

Be at least 17 years old (16-year-olds may donate with parental consent*).
1. Females under the age of 18 may donate once in a 12-month period.
2. Males under the age of 18 may donate twice in a 12-month period.
Weigh at least 110 lbs. (body weight) --*16 - 18 year olds please see weight requirement chart in the High School brochure.
Generally feel well and healthy.
Have no fever, sore throat or flu-like symptom.
Have no active cold symptoms.
Have not had major surgery recently (released from doctor's care).

Events

Raffle & Easter Egg Hunt
March 28th @ Noon located at Bright Meadows Park
Mar 28, 2026 at Bright Meadows Park
Last Week of Jesus' Life - Bible Study Series
In person and Streaming
Mar 28, 2026 at Firmly Rooted Greendale
Youth Conference
Middle & High School students are invited to our Youth Conference on Saturday, March 28 from 6:00–10:00 PM. This event is completely free, and all are welcomed.
Mar 28, 2026 at Trinity Christian Center

Bridge Painting Project Planned on U.S. 50 in Aurora

The project is expected to be complete in late July.

Lawrenceburg Students Create Mural for Lawrenceburg Civic Park

Be sure to stop by Civic Park to check it out and support the incredible work of our young artists!

Dearborn County Man Sentenced 35 Years for Shaking 20-Month-Old

Following his release from prison, Sartin will serve five years on supervised probation and will be prohibited from having contact with minor children.