When I first came to Concord in 2003, I moved here from Charlotte. I believed Concord to be a small, county-seat town in the shadow of Charlotte. As I drove down beautiful Union Street to my new congregation, I felt as if I had traveled back several decades. I did not see what Concord had become and was becoming.
In the last two articles, I explored Concordâs past. What I find even more fascinating is our current reality and what may happen in the years to come.
I continue to be amazed at Concordâs growth and changes. While some of us still think that Concord is a small town with some growing pains, the reality is more complex. Below are some of my own personal observations.
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Winter storms and extreme cold across the county had a significant impact on blood and platelet donations. But Basking Ridge can help. (Shutterstock)
BASKING RIDGE, NJ Winter storms and extreme cold across the county had a significant impact on blood and platelet donations, according to the American Red Cross. But Basking Ridge can help.
The Red Cross will hold three blood drives in town:
March 7: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. James Roman Catholic Church, 184 S. Finley Ave.
March 9: 1-6 p.m., Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mount Airy Rd.
March 10, 2-7 p.m., St. Mark s Episcopal Church, 140 S. Finley Avenue
Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic
Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic
This year, the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong.
The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this month.
As a thank you for helping ensure a stable blood supply, those who come to give blood this February will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Amazon. Restrictions apply. Additional information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.
Make an appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
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