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Alexandria’s next community cookout is on Wednesday

By James Cullum
Community Cookouts (via City of Alexandria)

There’s only three community cookouts left this summer in Alexandria, and the next one is around the corner.

With free food, games and more, the annual series of cookouts started in late April with the intention of connecting residents to their city government and leaders. The next cookout is Wednesday, June 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (5653 Taney Avenue).

After the event, the next cookout is on Wednesday, June 25, at Andrew Adkins in the 1200 Block of Wythe Street. The last cookout of the year will be on Wednesday, July 1, at Casa Chirilagua (4100 Mount Vernon Avenue).

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.