The Knights of Columbus Assembly 2420 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Madison is sponsoring its regular, bi-monthly, American Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be parked in the lower parking lot. For an appointment, please go to redcrossblood.org, enter zip code 35758, select the drive, and choose a time.

The need for blood in Alabama and the nation is constant, especially now with COVID-19. With regard to the virus, all national, state, and diocesan suggested separation, disinfecting, and cleanliness guidelines will be observed.

For further information, call the church office at 256-722-0130 or John Horch at 256-772-3280.

The church is located at 1055 Hughes Rd in Madison.