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Spotted on the Burke calendar: 2026 Global "In Their Shoes" 5K to benefit Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children

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Hi there, Burke! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

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 is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

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Other local events
    Thursday August 27
  • Girls JV Field Hockey vs Langley High School
    West Springfield High School Carter G. Woodson High
    6:15 pm
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball vs George C Marshall High School
    West Springfield High School Gym
    7:00 pm
  • Boys JV Football @ West Potomac High School
    West Springfield High School Stadium Field/Track
    7:00 pm
  • Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs Langley High School
    West Springfield High School Carter G. Woodson High
    7:30 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Back-to-school Block Party
    White Oaks Elementary School White Oaks Elementary
    5:30 pm
    • Sunday August 30
  • Burke Historical Society →
    Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke
    3:00 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • Blithe Spirit →
    Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
    8:00 pm
    • Sunday September 6
  • 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is DaVinci.
    He loves to be outdoors, but please don't feed him! Thank you! (Nextdoor White Oaks)
  • Is this someone's cat?
    He came to get some food, he was too hungry. By Capella Ave and Shiplett in Burke (Nextdoor White Oaks)
  • Jersey Mike's Subs posted a job opening for Team Member in Burke. Apply here.
  • The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Retail Store Manager 036 in Burke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burke here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

  • Fairfax County leaders salute the impact, legacy of late state Sen. Janet Howell (ffxnow.com)
  • 9 men busted in Fairfax County sting after police pose as underage kids online (wjla.com)
  • A&M Roofing Announces Expanded Roof Replacement Services (gainesville.com)

George Mason

  • Take your Patriot Pride on the road with a George Mason license plate (gmu.edu)
  • CEC researchers studying defense-in-depth cyber-physical security for AI data centers (eurekalert.org)

Annandale

  • Body-Camera Video Released Of Annandale Police Shooting (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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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