TEHACHAPI, Calif. — On May 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Houchin Community Blood Bank will be in Tehachapi for another collaboration with the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District and the City of Tehachapi on a blood and platelet drive, their fifth, since March.

HCBB will bring multiple buses to ensure social distancing and the Aspen Gymnasium will be utilized for the platelet portion of the drive.

The community event will be at the West Park, Aspen Gym parking lot at 410 West D Street in Tehachapi.

Anyone wishing to donate blood or platelets is encouraged to sign up online ahead of time.