'Pie in July' blood drive set

Saratoga’s community “Pie in July” blood drive with United Blood Services is ready to get pumping next week.

The drive takes place from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, at St. Ann’s Parish Hall, 218 W. Springs Ave. in Saratoga. It is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and includes a slice of fresh, home-baked pie for all donors.

According to Jim Larscheid, blood drive coordinator, participation drops off slightly at summer blood drives because donors are on vacation or are involved in all the fun summer activities everyone enjoys. Therefore, he said it is important that as many people as possibl...