The Community Blood Center will be teaming up with two Door County organizations late this week for events. On Thursday, a drive starts at 10 AM at the Destination Door County office on Green Bay Road in Sturgeon Bay. The Northern Door YMCA in Fish Creek hosts the following day, beginning at noon. The Community Blood Center is unique in that it ensures that blood donated by a community stays local for the needs of your neighbors and friends, rather than being sent across the state or region. YMCA Executive Director Tom Beerntsen reminds those interested that registration is required in advance, as a safety precaution against COVID-19.

Larger cities like Milwaukee began reporting a severe blood shortages since this spring. Door County supplies have fared better, but they are beginning to tighten up.