LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Fire Protection District will host a blood drive at its downtown fire station from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12.

The blood drive will take place in the fire station truck bay and lounge, 445 N. Main St.

It’s part of the annual Bucket Brigade Challenge to benefit Blood Centers of the Pacific.

To make an appointment, visit www.bloodheroes.com or call 888-393-GIVE (4483).

Blood Centers of the Pacific (formerly Blood Bank of the Redwoods) supports more than 45 hospitals in Northern California including all hospitals in Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties.