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Good morning Burke! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Preschool Information Fair
  • One Small Step Conversation: A Civics Lab Event

Find out what's happening in Burkefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Burkefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Breezy; a flurry this morning, with a high of 35 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 40, low: 24.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 37 and low of 24 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday January 2
  • History Hunters
    Manassas City Library -
  • Hooked on Craft Kits
    Bull Run Library -
  • Bull Run Ukulele Players
    Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
    1:00 pm
    • Saturday January 3
  • Falls Church Farmers Market
    City Hall Parking Lot , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
    8:00 am
  • Winter Wonder Wanders
    Independent Hill Library -
    10:25 am
  • Reading to Dogs
    Nokesville Library -
    10:30 am
  • Build a Winter Friend
    Independent Hill Library -
    10:30 am
  • Puzzling with a Purpose
    Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
    12:30 pm
  • Country Dance in Alexandria.
    Lincolnia Senior Center , 4710 North Chambliss St , Alexandria
    6:00 pm
    • Monday January 5
  • Winter Craft Take and Make
    Independent Hill Library -

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    Please share! Mama needs a foster. Contact Ellen if you can help. Link to foster form follows. Thanks for your consideration. HTAR is always in need… (Nextdoor The Burke Conservancy)
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    Puppy Georgia needs a foster. Please share. If you can help, complete the foster application link below. Thank you. HTAR is always in need of… (Nextdoor The Burke Conservancy)
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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

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