It’s a weekly gathering of people who care about Rockland and want to work together to find common-sense solutions for the city’s ongoing challenges. Ever had a great idea for Rockland but wasn’t sure where to take it? Share it at Middle Ground and let’s talk about what we, as a community, can do to make it happen! We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:00am in the lobby of the Tradewinds. Grab coffee at the Owls News Cafe and join in the discussion! 

Who runs Middle Ground? The group was started in July of 2025 by Jan Heimlich who loosely facilitates discussions, but there is no oversight organization. No one is required to join or commit to attending. It’s all about showing up when you can, listening to others, and sharing information and insights.

What have we achieved so far? We began development of the Community Volunteer Hub of Knox and Waldo counties which matches volunteers to nonprofit organizations that need them. Currently, we are launching the Rockland Community and Resource Center, a place that provides socialization and acces to services to older adults, although all ages are welcome.

How to get involved? To stay updated on Middle Ground's activities, subscribe to our emails below. And, of course, come to our next Middle Ground discussions. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Subscribe below to get our emails or send an email to middlegroundrockland@gmail.com. Thanks for your interest!