Here are three things to know for Wednesday, August 16:
1. Blood Drive: Thursday, 1-6 p.m., Galeed Baptist Church Christian Life Center, 571 Galeed Church Road, Bladenboro. Sponsored by Bladenboro Historical Society. Appointments at redcrossblood.org and sponsor code Historical or call 800-733-2767.
2. Summer Concert: Friday, 7-10 p.m., The Grand Regal, 1608 White Lake Road, White Lake. Free. Performance by Chocolate Chip & Co. Band. Information: 910-862-4064 or thegrandregal.com.
3. Side By Side Conference: Sunday, 5 p.m., Galeed Baptist Church, 571 Galeed Church Road, Bladenboro. Sponsored by Bladen Baptist Association. Speakers are Rev. Barry Murry, Rev. Mike Penry and Rev. Michael Cloer.
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