A blood drive takes place today at the American Legion Post 82 meeting hall at 192 Watson Landing Road in Saluda. Hours are from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and officials tells the Southside Sentinel that appointments are highle encouraged as there is very limited walk-in availability. The American Red Croos is coordinating the event and you can make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or by logging on to redcrossblood.org.