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🌱 Patch AM: Burke Historical Society and 12 more events
Also check out 2026 Global "In Their Shoes" 5K to benefit Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children on the Burke Patch calendar
Good day Burke! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup 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 did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Very warm with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 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
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Boys Freshman Football @ West Potomac High School
West Springfield High School Stadium Field/Track
5:30 pm - Boys Varsity Volleyball vs George C Marshall High School
West Springfield High School Gym
5:30 pm - Girls JV Field Hockey vs Langley High School
West Springfield High School Carter G. Woodson High
6:15 pm - Boys JV Football @ West Potomac High School
West Springfield High School Stadium Field/Track
7:00 pm - Girls Varsity Volleyball vs George C Marshall High School
West Springfield High School Gym
7:00 pm - Burke Historical Society →
Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke
3:00 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
Thursday August 27
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
📣 Burke Shout Outs!
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- Your Trust Ally — (703) 855-2004
- Liz Correa realtor — (703) 403-1274
- Medi-Weightloss Alexandria — (571) 200-6222
- Grapevine Vows — (703) 810-7511
- Neutral Ground Counseling Group — (703) 988-4236
- TradeWorx Academy — (571) 350-0041
- EZ Mobility Company — (703) 436-8883
- Green Hedges School — (703) 938-8323
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Burke. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Burke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burke here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- A&M Roofing - Springfield Highlights Storm Season Readiness and Siding Installation Services Across Northern Virginia (gainesville.com)
- Weekend Fun in the DMV: Aug. 29-30 (washingtonfamily.com)
- East Springfield Community Newsletter for Monday, Aug. 24 (lookouteugene-springfield.com)
George Mason
- George Mason welcomes largest undergraduate class (gmu.edu)
Woodbridge
- New 415-Home Community Planned For Prince William County (patch.com)
- Police Arrest Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Food Lion Employee In Woodbridge (patch.com)
- Woodbridge Man Accused Of Sexually Exploiting Children Faces Federal Plea Hearing (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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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