Ministry to hold yard sale

CHESTER — Family Care Ministries, located at 2860 Pyramus Road in Chester, will hold its annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through July 12. Several items will be for sale, according to the ministry. For information, call (304) 459-3728.

Vitalant schedules blood drives

WHEELING — Somewhere in the United States, a patient requires life-saving blood every two seconds. Vitalant is calling on eligible donors to visit a drive to avoid a summer blood shortage, as many are vacationing during the Fourth of July holiday. One donor who gives blood between July 9 and July 31, will win a car of their choice, according to Vitalant officials. To see the terms and conditions regarding the car giveaway, visit vitalant.org/cargiveaway.

All blood types are helpful, with Type O and platelet donors being especially needed, as O blood can help patients of most blood types, officials added. Platelets help stop bleeding and must be used within a week of the donation. Those interested in helping can view the eligibility requirements or make an appointment online at vitalant.org, by downloading the Vitalant app or by calling (877) 25-VITAL.

Upcoming blood drives include the American Legion Post No. 121, 404 Carolina Ave., Chester, noon to 5 p.m., July 13; the Follansbee Community House, 1440 Main St., Follansbee, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., July 23; Hampton Inn meeting room, 67806 Mall Ring Road, St. Clairsville, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., July 31; St. Thomas Episcopal Church fellowship hall, 300 Three Springs Drive, Weirton, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., July 14; Wheeling Fire Department training room, 1700 Wood St., Wheeling, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 23; and Easter Seals, 1305 National Road, St. Clairsville, noon to 5 p.m., July 30.