Annual community block party with food and live music will be July 13th, 1-5pm with the band Rakish Paddy starting around 2:30pm. (banner picture from this event in previous year). Middlefield Community Service Group sponsors the tent, music, and food each year to promote community connections. Blossom Center provides the site. It has been a great collaboration between the 2 community organizations for the past 4 years.

Other Blossom Center happenings: Summer holiday cook-outs are Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day 1-5pm. Monthly community potluck dinners are every 2nd Friday of the month, (except for August): 6/13, 7/11, 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12. The local food co-op and farmers’ market has been making orders every two weeks, and accepts all local produce that people bring in for self-service sales. The Wellness Program Tai Chi classes continue every Tuesday 5-6pm, for free; drop-in basis, beginner level. Nutrition and cooking classes are in the works.