The Town of Harrison hosts a community blood drive Thursday, Aug. 17, from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Rec Center, 401 Warren St. Appointments are encouraged and may be made at donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/308169. Be sure to eat and drink water before donating and bring photo ID with you to the donation.
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