February 1, 2022 3:50 a.m.

The American Red Cross is continuing a series of blood drives amidst a nationwide blood shortage.

This week in Douglas County, residents can donate:

*Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at U.S. Bank on Northwest Stewart Parkway in Roseburg

*Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Red Cross office on Northeast Alameda Street

*Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Backside Brewing Company on Northeast Odell Avenue

To make an appointment to donate, go to: https://www.redcross.org/. For information on hosting a blood drive, call the local office at 530-8936.