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Chakaboom Celebrates Anniversary, Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Starts

Five things you need to know in Burke today.

Here's a quick rundown of five Burke-related news items for you to keep in mind today.

  1. Fairfax County police foundĀ Laura McIntyre, the missing Springfield woman, yesterday. McIntyre went missing near her job in Herndon Monday night, but police say her disappearance was voluntary.
  2. The Burke location ofĀ Chakabioom FitnessĀ celebrated its one-year anniversary Thursday. The company also launched its newĀ hosted its newĀ ChakaToning class Thursday prior to Zumba class.
  3. Al Washingtonia will performĀ tonightĀ at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield.
  4. Don't forget:Ā Virginia’sĀ Sales Tax Holiday begins today and lasts through Sunday. If you need to stock up on school supplies and clothing, the time is now.Ā 
  5. Heads up if you going to return any books to the Burke Centre Library today or in a few days. The libraryĀ is currently undergoing renovations.

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