MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown Area Merchants Association will host a community potluck on Sunday, Aug. 16, to thank the firefighters working on wildland fires in the county.

The potluck will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at the new Middletown Square Park, in front of the Middletown Senior Center, which is located at 21256 Washington St.

Bring food to share with the firefighters and each other, chairs or a blanket, and enjoy music by David Neft, the CAM Band and more during this community gratitude party.

Attendees also will be invited to sign a giant thank you banner at the park and to pose for a huge group photo with the banner to send to all the fire and support crews from all over the state.