Houchin Community Blood Bank returns to the City of Tehachapi on Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Tehachapi-wide blood drive will be held at West Park, 490 W. D Street, Tehachapi.

If you would like to reserve a time to donate, please use this link to find a time that works for you, connect.hcbb.com/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/6398.

To help save time, fill out the donor questionnaire prior to arrival (must be done same day of the donation) from home and print it or screenshot the barcode for staff to scan and save a few minutes: qp515.aboquickpass.com/welcome?cust=HCBB.

Blood donations save lives. People need blood following severe accidents, surgery, cancer and severe anemia. One unit of blood can help save up to three lives.

This blood drive event is a collaboration between Houchin Community Blood Bank, Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District and the City of Tehachapi.

Walk-ins are welcome should all the reservation times be taken.

Information on becoming a blood, platelet and plasma donor can be found online at http://www.HCBB.com.