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🌱 Patch AM: Burke Historical Society and 11 more events
Coming up: 2026 Global "In Their Shoes" 5K to benefit Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children on the Burke Patch calendar
Good morning Burke! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 2026 Global "In Their Shoes" 5K to benefit Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children at Burke Lake Park
- Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary at Oronoco Bay Park
- Nova Backyard BBQ at Arlington Moose Lodge #1315
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 89, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.
📸 Around Burke
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burke
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Global "In Their Shoes" 5K to benefit Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children →
Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station
8:00 am - Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary →
Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
9:00 am - Nova Backyard BBQ →
Arlington Moose Lodge #1315, 5710 Scoville St, Falls Church
10:00 am - We are Hiring! Caregivers and Med Techs →
Sunrise of Fairfax, 9207 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax
1:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Wednesday September 2
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Other local events
- Burke Historical Society →
Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke
3:00 pm - Girls Freshman Volleyball vs West Springfield High School
West Springfield High School Carter G. Woodson High
4:45 pm - Boys JV Volleyball @ West Springfield High School
West Springfield High School Gym
5:00 pm - Girls JV Volleyball vs West Springfield High School
West Springfield High School Gym
5:45 pm - Girls JV Field Hockey @ Wakefield High School
West Springfield High School Wakefield High
6:15 pm - Blithe Spirit →
Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
8:00 pm - Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show →
Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003
9:30 am - Burke Historical Society →
Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke
3:00 pm
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
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- Liz Correa realtor — (703) 403-1274
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing: Jill, black minpin mix as of 1PM in oaks area.
Please call 443-472-5557 if found. Very friendly but skittish. (Nextdoor Burke Centre - Oaks)
- FedEx Corporation posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Associate in Springfield. Apply here.
- Kellermeyer posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burke here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- West Springfield takes the gridiron, looking to finish the job (fairfaxtimes.com)
- County discusses moving back to single-stream recycling (fairfaxtimes.com)
- East Springfield Community Newsletter for Friday, Aug. 28 (lookouteugene-springfield.com)
George Mason
- People and Places - Week of August 28. 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com)
Woodbridge
- Man Accused Of Assaulting Prince William County Officer: Police (patch.com)
- Man Photographs Employee, Makes Obscene Gestures Inside Bristow Store: Police (patch.com)
- I-95 Lane Closures Planned In Woodbridge: VDOT (patch.com)
Ok Burke! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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