Blood is desperately needed; a blood drive will be held today (July 27) from 1 to 6 p.m. at Little Church of the Desert (6079 Adobe Road) in Twentynine Palms. All blood donors must wear a face mask and undergo a COVID-19 health screening on arrival. All donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 115 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors will receive a free cholesterol screening and incentives. To make an appointment to donate blood, call 800-TRY-GIVING.