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🌱 Patch AM: Why Burke Lake Park ranks among Fairfax County’s favorite outdoor escapes

Spotted on the Burke calendar: Newberry Station Community Yard Sale & Market

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Good morning to you Burke! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Burke Lake Park ranks among Fairfax County's favorite outdoor escapes

Also on today's calendar: Newberry Station Community Yard Sale & Market and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best Park in Fairfax County (ffxnow.com) — Burke residents get a nice shout-out here, with Burke Lake Park singled out as one of Fairfax County's top family destinations thanks to its large lake, trails, rides, and golf. The roundup also spotlights other standout parks across the county, giving you ideas for nearby day trips when you want a change of scenery without going far from home.
   

📸 Around Burke

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Island Hospitality Management posted a job opening for Bistro Server in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Cardinal Group Companies posted a job opening for Porter in Fairfax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burke here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Woodbridge

  • New Arcade With Full Bar And Kitchen Coming To Woodbridge (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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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