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Notes: Community dance party to benefit Alexandria foster children set for Saturday

By Ryan Belmore

Good morning, Alexandria! 👋 Today is Thursday, Sept. 4, the 247th day of 2025. There are 118 days left in the year.

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A chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, mainly before 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 65 degrees. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%.

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Pork Barrel BBQ School Dance (contributed photo)

A free community dance party Saturday at Pork Barrel BBQ will raise money for Alexandria children in foster care and those at risk of abuse and neglect.

The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. at the restaurant at 2312 Mount Vernon Ave. Ten percent of all sales during the party will be donated to the Fund for Alexandria’s Child, which works to enhance the quality of life for vulnerable children through community awareness and resource development.

“We want this place overflowing with energy,” organizers said in a news release. “Every person who shows up isn’t just having fun, they’re standing up for kids in our city who need it most.”

The party will feature live music from DJ Bob, who will play classics and dance favorites. Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail specials will be available throughout the evening.

Admission is free with no tickets or cover charge required. Organizers are encouraging community members to attend, noting that a larger crowd will generate more funds and awareness for the cause.

The Fund for Alexandria’s Child promotes community involvement and develops resources to support children in the city’s foster care system and those facing potential abuse or neglect.

Pork Barrel BBQ is located in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria.

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Volunteer Alexandria has released its latest roundup of community service opportunities, featuring everything from reading tutoring for elementary students to emergency preparedness training.

Four eighth-graders from Alexandria Country Day School have earned the Silver Award, the highest honor available to Cadette Girl Scouts, for community service projects addressing Alzheimer’s disease awareness and foster care support.

The City of Alexandria’s “Tons of Trucks” event returns Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St.

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About the Author

  • Ryan Belmore is a journalist based in Alexandria, Virginia. He served as Publisher of ALXnow from March to October 2025. He can be reached at [email protected].