LEVERETT — As a number of projects across town are bringing people together, such as plans for a pocket park on the grounds of the Leverett Library and a refurbishment of the North Leverett Sawmill, an ad hoc group is putting on a community potluck for Leverett residents that will serve as a response to what is happening in Washington, D.C. and the world.

“Building Community in a Time of Uncertainty” is the title of Saturday’s event, organized by Leverett Together, taking place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Friends Mt. Toby Meeting House, 194 Long Plain Road, Route 63.

The expectation is for residents to hear from individuals involved in the various projects, ranging from the creation of the Amherst-Leverett Alliance, created in response to possible redevelopment plans at the estate of Yankee Candle founder Michael Kittredge, to the revival of the Leverett Village Coop in the Moore’s Corner section of town and the success of the Leverett Connects listserv formed in 2020.

Also to be discussed are the idea for a pocket park at the Leverett Library on Montague Road and the enhancements to the sawmill that predates the American Revolution and which last year was awarded a $683,500 grant from the National Park Service, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, and which this week began the process of getting a septic system installed.

Leverett Together, the hosting group, includes Leverett residents Tom Wolff, Judith Davidov, Sharon Dunn, Judi and Kip Fonsh, Linda Hoer, Pam Szczesny and Barbara Tiner. The organizers anticipate this will be the first of many gatherings to strengthen community.

“Reaching out to one another and building a supportive community in Leverett can help us be ready for what may come our way,” Wolff said in a statement.

Leverett households, including families and children, are welcome and should RSVP to: http://bit.ly/42obl3G

For more information, contact Wolff at tom@tomwolff.com or by phone at 413-367-0239.

— SCOTT MERZBACH