Red Cross blood drive — Sun., Sept. 18, 8 a.m.-noon, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road. To schedule appointment, go to http://www.eumclaurel.org or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-272-2123). Use sponsor code 13952.
Community yard sale — Sponsored by the Youth Group at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Sept. 24, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 7607 Sandy Spring Road. Spaces rent for $10 or $15 with table. Food available for purchase. Rain date Oct. 1. 301-498-0862 to reserve space.