The American Red Cross will host blood and power red drives across the City of Claremont throughout the month of March. Power red transfusions refer to the transference of a concentrated dose of red cells and typically take about an hour.

Those who donate within the month will receive a $10 Visa card by email and be entered for a chance to win $3,000. Details are at rcblood.org/help.

Blood and power red transfusions will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 10 at Pomona Valley Health Centers, 1601 Monte Vista Ave., Claremont. Call (909) 865-9977 for info.

Claremont St. Luke’s Church, 2050 N. Indian Hill Blvd., hosts drives from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 13, 20 and 27. Call (909) 624-8898 for details.

On Sunday, March 26, Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 435 Berkeley Ave., Claremont, will hold drives from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (909) 626-3596 for info.

Finally, locals can donate at Keck Graduate University, 111 Bucknell Ave., Claremont, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30. Call (909) 607-7855 for more info.

To register for these or other drives, visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767.