Gen and Jud Smith, owners of the Brimfield Bread Oven, wondered if anyone would come to their community pizza party June 29, and were they surprised and pleased when the crowd began gathering before the 4 p.m. start time. Being there was like going back in time to “BC” (Before Covid) when community gatherings were a common thing.
The weather could not have been more perfect (even though there was a tornado watch) and the pizza was free – a winning combination. It was obvious that no one was in a hurry to leave, with people relaxing on lawn chairs and blankets, children playing games, blowing bubbles, and making sidewalk chalk art — and of course eating as much pizza as they wanted.
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