Alexandria — The Alexandria West Rotary Club held its first annual Crabs-N-Suds fundraiser at

Hensley Park with proceeds from the Sept. 16 event benefitting social service programs in the city’s West End.

More than 30 local businesses served as sponsors of the event, which featured a display of state-of-the-art firefighting equipment and vehicles by the Alexandria Fire Department as well as the Friendship Firehouse Museum’s antique steam engine.

The organization partnered with Captain Dan’s Crabhouse, Portner Brewhouse, Pork Barrel BBQ and the Sugar Shack in providing a meal of steamed Maryland Blue Crabs, craft beer, corn on the cob, BBQ and sides and baked goods.

Event sponsors included the YMCA of Alexandria, the Red Cross and INOVA Alexandria with entertainment provided by Universal DJs.

Funds raised from the event will support community efforts and investment and will be distributed by the Alexandria West Rotary Club, which focuses on helping youth in the area. Proceeds will also benefit the Alexandria Fire Department and the YMCA.

For more information on the Alexandria West Rotary Club, visit www.awrotary.org.