Center announces blood drives for August

Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives:

• Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a “Rock ‘n’ roll Up Your Sleeve” drive at Two River Theatre Company, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. There will also be live music, gifts and drawings.

• Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Jersey Shore Hogs blood drive at the Harley-Davidson Building, 671 Broadway, Long Branch.

The donation process takes about an hour. Donors must also complete a medical history interview and have a mini-physical (temperature, iron, pulse and blood pressure screening). Interested donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 120 pounds and be in good health. All donors must present signature ID at time of registration.

Donations may also be made at Central Jersey Blood Center, 494 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury. To schedule an appointment, call the center at (732) 842-5750.