Clarington Mayor & Council Community BBQ taking place August 24

Mayor and Council Barbecue - August 24 from Noon to 3 p.m.

Clarington Council is inviting members of the community to come together and celebrate the end of the summer season with a fun-filled afternoon at the 2025 Mayor & Council Community BBQ. The BBQ will take place on Sunday, August 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at Orono Park (61 Princess Street, Orono).

“What better way to wrap up the summer season than by enjoying a BBQ and outdoor activities at one of Clarington’s most beautiful parks?” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster. “This BBQ is about creating space for meaningful connections. We want residents to meet their elected representatives, enjoy time together as neighbours, and celebrate everything that makes Clarington awesome.”

Guests can enjoy:

🍔 A BBQ lunch served by Mayor Foster, Council members, and volunteers from the Newcastle Lions Club

🏊🏽‍ FREE swimming at the Orono Park Pool

🤝 Meet and greet with Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council

🎉 Inflatables, games, scavenger hunts, community booths and entertainment

This initiative is an action item of the community-informed Clarington 2024-27 Strategic Plan, L.4.1: Increase opportunities for civic engagement and public participation by increasing opportunities for Council to connect, both formally and informally, with community members.

No registration is required, and the event is open to all Clarington residents. Food and activities are first-come, first-served—so come early and enjoy the day! Free parking and shuttle bus are available at Orono Fair Grounds, with Kiss n’ Ride drop off at Station Street and Leigh Street. Accessible parking is available inside Orono Park by permit only. For full event details, visit www.clarington.net/BBQ.

Media inquiries:

Office of the Mayor
Heather Anderson, Executive Administrator
handerson@clarington.net

Communications
Melissa Westover, Manager of Strategic Communications & Initiatives
mwestover@clarington.net