Ice Cream Social on the Leeds Green

by Heidi Stevens

When my grandfather was a kid, he and his buddies paid close attention to the ice man’s comings and goings. Large ice deliveries often meant ice cream making was happening. When the ice cream was ready for a big party in a fancy house it was stored on the back porches surrounded by the big ice chunks. Knowing this routine, Pop Pop and his buddies would lay in wait and be sure to get first dibs (sometimes even the whole container) of delicious homemade ice cream. He loved ice cream so much that as an adult he bought two huge freezers full of gallon containers from a shop going out of business. Ate every last spoonful too.

The Leeds Civic Association is making it easy for everyone to enjoy some delicious home made ice cream from Mt. Tom’s. You won’t have to lay in wait, just come down to the Main Street Village Green on Sunday, September 27th at 3:00. LCA members will be scooping up the good stuff. Bring your families and neighbors. The ice cream social starts at 3:00 sharp. Get it while it lasts!