Web-extra (August 30, 2018): Photo Essay: Ottawa Centre M.P.’s Annual Community BBQ; Free Food and Activities a Big Draw.

Web-extra (August 30, 2018): Photo Essay: Ottawa Centre M.P.’s Annual Community BBQ;
Free Food and Activities a Big Draw.

Photo Caption: No that is not Liberal Party red, but the redcoat re-enactors of the 100th regiment of Foot ( http://recreated.100thregiment.org/ ), who joined in the BBQ for a bit of history, fun and food. Not shown, Newswest’s editor entertained the kids with his Big Bubble Bucket. Also not shown are display tables from the BCI (Biodiversity Conservancy). Envirocentre ( http://www.envirocentre.ca ), Heritage Ottawa ( http://www.heritageottawa.org ), spice mixes by Thirteen (@13SocEnt), and others.

Photo Caption: On a sunny warm Sunday, Parkdale Park was filled with volunteers etc. organizing a Free BBQ funded by local Member of Parliament (Catherine McKenna). A number of local businesses also provided various goodies.

Photo Caption: Dovercourt lent the effort a second gas BBQ (and set up their tent near to the live music stage). In the photo the Dovercourt FUNMobile truck is beside that of Parkdale Food Centre and the Paramedic’s table and truck. Not shown is the Velofix mobile bike clinic ( http://www.velofiz.com ).

[ Ed: One of the other goals of the BBQ was a school supply drive to collect supplies for schoolkids in need, but it was not mentioned in the publicity handouts so most people were unaware. Readers who still want to help out can contact Caring and Sharing Exchange Ottawa  (donations can be made online at http://www.CaringandSharing.ca or by calling 613-226-6434 .)]