Burke Beat Weekly: Athlete Vaccinations, Burke 9/11 Ceremony

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First, today's weather:

Overcast throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Burke:

1. FCPS to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Athletic Participation (FCPS)
2. 9/11 Tribute Flag Ceremony Planned By Scouts In Burke Centre (Burke Patch)
3. George Mason University: Mason Climate Scientist: The Time To Act On Global Warming Is Now (Press Release Desk )
4. George Mason University: Mason Makes Strong Showing In Latest Worldwide Rankings (Press Release Desk )
5. Northern Virginia: Best Services Winners 2021 - VirginiaLiving.com (Virginia Living)
6. Northern Virginia: Best Living & Recreation Winners 2021 (Virginia Living)
7. Park Fever - VirginiaLiving.com (Virginia Living)
8. The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: Community Foundation Launches Afghan Relief And Resettlement Fund For Northern Virg ... (Press Release Desk )
9. What's Open, Closed For Labor Day 2021 In Burke (Burke Patch)
10. George Mason University: Monique Sweeney Is September Employee Of The Month (Press Release Desk )

Today in Burke:

• Friends of the Burke Centre Library Bag Sale (10:00 AM)

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• Fairfax County Government: "Scenes from a #fairfaxcounty road this morning in Vienna. PLEASE do not drive through flooded roads. There's more rain coming our way today from #Ida. Turn around, don't drown." (Instagram)
• ArtsFairfax: "Are you an arts organization looking to develop space or an artist interested in activating a vacant space? Not sure where to start? The ArtsFairfax Creative Spaces Toolkit will help you creatively re-use vacant spaces in Fairfax County ..." (Instagram)

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— Emily Leayman

About me: Emily Leayman is your local Patch editor for Alexandria, Falls Church and parts of Fairfax County, Virginia. Before joining Patch, she has reported on local and national news in Washington, DC and Pennsylvania. A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, she lives in Falls Church. In her free time, she volunteers with a dog rescue, watches hockey and frequents local coffee shops. Contact Emily with story ideas at emily.leayman@patch.com and follow her on Twitter @emilyleayman.

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