The American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter. Upcoming opportunities locally include:

• 10 a.m. to  4 p.m., Nov. 1, Mayo Clinic Health System, 1000 First Drive NW, Austin

• 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Nov. 2, Emergency Service Building, 210 2nd St. SE, Grand Meadow

• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 3,, Hayfield High School, County Highway 31

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 3, National Guard Armory, 410 Prospect Ave., Albert Lea

• 1-7 p.m., Nov. 4, Blooming Prairie High School, 202 4th Ave. NW

• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 6, Hy-Vee, 2708 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea

Steele

• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 7, Family Video, 101 4th St. SW, Austin.