Blood Drive
2025-08-27 12:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
The heat is on for donors this summer! Donors this month will receive a $15 e-gift card for their donation and free A1C testing. The A1C test measures the percentage of red blood cells that have sugar-coated hemoglobin, and it reflects an average blood glucose level over the past 3 months. It is used to help diagnose prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes, and for the month of August, testing is free.

Here’s how to donate in Underwood:

1. Check Eligibility Requirements
More people can donate blood than ever before. Before you book an appointment to donate, be sure to confirm your eligibility. If you have eligibility concerns, you may call 866-236-3276.

2. Schedule an appointment.

Review available time slots in Underwood and choose the available date and time that works best for you. We strongly encourage donors to register a time slot in advance. Walk-ins will only be accepted if all appointments have not filled up. Choose a time slot here or scan the QR code below to view open appointments:

Not available to give blood on this day? Choose another date from our scheduled Blood Drives this year.

3. Complete your Rapid Pass paperwork.
This process is best done in a private location, online in advance of your appointment. It should take roughly 10-15 minutes to complete and if not done in advance, it will be required on-site at the time of donation. Completing the Rapid Pass paperwork process early will save time during your appointment and reduce overall wait times at the blood drive event. When prompted, be sure to use zip code 98651 on your form.

4. Download the Blood Donor App.

This is not required, but it is encouraged! The free Blood Donor app puts the power to save lives in the palm of your hand. Schedule and manage appointments, complete your RapidPass® paperwork, get notified when your blood is on its way to a patient, view results from your mini-physical, and more.

Still have questions? Get information about the most Common Concerns people have about giving blood.

GENERAL FAQs
What is the age requirement for donating blood?
The minimum age for making a donation is 16. 17 -year olds (and up) do not need parental consent. 16-year-olds need parental consent and parents must accompany their child for the donation.

What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring your Drivers License or Red Cross Blood Donor Card. We also encourage you to download the Blood Donor app in advance of the blood drive.

How do I prepare for my appointment?
Drink plenty of water before you donate and make sure to be well-rested the day of your appointment. Eat a healthy meal, avoiding fatty foods like hamburgers, fries or ice cream, and wear a shirt with sleeves that you can roll up above your elbows. All these things will make the donation process easier. Here’s a complete guide to navigating your donation day. Questions? Call 866-236-3276.

I can’t donate blood, but I’d still like to help. Are there other volunteer opportunities available?
You bet! Volunteering to help with an upcoming blood drive in Underwood is a great way to contribute to the cause! Reach out to our blood drive organizer, Lisa Brown, for details.

Playground Work Party
2026-04-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Underwood Community Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood, WA, 98651
Our new play structures have arrived! And we can’t wait to get them installed.

On April 11, Friends of Underwood and the UPRD will host a volunteer work party to tear down and dispose of the old structure in order to make room for the new ones. Work will begin at 9 am and conclude around 2 pm. Friends of Underwood will provide lunch — for free! Wear comfortable work clothes and a sturdy pair of gloves. A water bottle might be handy too!

Any helping hands are welcome! We’re also specifically looking for:

A person who has a mini-excavator to help remove concrete footings.
Volunteer(s) who have a 1/2 to 3/4 inch impact wrench or equivalent air impact tool to remove bolts
Volunteer(s) with an 18- to 24-inch chainsaw to cut the wood (which may still be useful!)
A volunteer who has a truck or trailer and can haul the discarded material to the transfer station
Volunteers to lift and carry heavy pieces of the decommissioned playground structure

Installing the new play structures will be a multi-month process, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and help! When we’re done, we’ll have a beautiful, fun new playground for Underwood families, neighbors, and friends to enjoy!

For more information or to RSVP as a volunteer for our work party, please get in touch with Pat McConnell at UPRD.patrick@gmail.com.

Fireman's Pancake Breakfast
2026-04-25 07:00 - 11:00 | Underwood Fire Station, 962 Schoolhouse Road, Underwood, WA, 98651, United States
Join neighbors, friends, and Skamania County Fire District #3 on Saturday, April 25, 2026 for the annual Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast. This is an excellent way to show your support for our incredible volunteer fire department.
Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the station in Underwood. Cost is $5.00 per person.
