Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of 54 degrees, accompanied by west winds at 7 to 17 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. As the evening approaches, the sky will remain mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 37 degrees and a northwest wind of about 11 mph.

🚨 You need to know

Inova Blood Donor services will be on-hand at the Del Ray Farmer’s Market this Saturday.

Inova says that there’s a “critical shortage of blood, especially type O, due to increased usage in treating patients with critical injuries,” and will be hosting a number of blood drives throughout the region.

“Donations of any blood type, but particularly those with type O blood, could be the vital support these patients require,” Inova said in a release. “By donating, you directly impact lives and help replenish the blood supply to meet this urgent demand.”

Inova’s “Bloodmobile” will be at 2309 Mount Vernon Avenue from 8 a.m. to noon.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on today and this weekend in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

• 7:30 pm Friday: Bring It On – ACHS Spring Musical
• 9:30 am Saturday: Common Interest Communities Training Series: Accessibility Requirements
• 10:00 am Saturday: All Lit Up Like a Japanese Lantern: The Japanese Aesthetic in Frank Lloyd Wright
• 12:00 pm Saturday: Literary Series: Parker Adams Discusses THE LOCK BOX

Forget a cookie or a sticker: donors at a blood drive next week in Old Town can get a $10 Starbucks gift card for giving blood to Inova Blood Donor Services.

The blood drive is scheduled for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, outside City Hall (301 King Street). Those interesting in donating can book an appointment online. Inova also has an eligibility checklist available online.

In an event listing, Inova Blood Donor Services said donors may receive a $10 Starbucks gift card as a “thank you gift” while supplies last.

The additional incentive comes as blood supply at organizations like the Red Cross are particularly low.

Photo via Inova Blood Donor Services/Facebook