The Waterville Airport will hold a blood drive event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, in a large, heated hangar on Airport Road in Waterville.

The airport has partnered with the Red Cross, Life Flight of Maine, Channel 6 news, Mid Maine Media and other local businesses for the event.

There will be a bake sale, 50/50 raffles and drawings, equipment tours, including placing planes in the hanger for the event, prize giveaways and more.

Proceeds from the event will be used to acquire lifesaving equipment for the facility.

For more information, email dconners@waterville-me.gov or call 612-8897.