Instead of having a pint on St. Patrick's Day, you might want to consider giving a pint... of blood. 

Houching Community Blood Bank will be hosting a special "Pot o' Gold" blood drive today.

Donors are asked to stop by and donate at the locations at 5901 Truxtun Avenue or 11515 Bolthouse Drive.

Donors will have the chance to win special prizes during operating hours between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.