The Burke Centre Conservancy hosted its rescheduled Burke Centre Festival Wine Garden on Friday on the Conservancy grounds. Usually the Saturday night feature of the Burke Centre Festival, the wine garden had been rained-out earlier in the month. Three Fox Vineyards of Delaplane, Va. provided the wine. For more information, see these Patch stories: Burke Wine Garden Friday Evening Burke Centre Festival in Photos Photos: Saturday at the Burke Centre Festival Supervisor Cook, Boy Scouts Open Burke Centre Festival 2012 Burke Centre Festival Guide
The local Out of the Darkness Walk is one of 275 in communities across the country. The September 2012 event featured: Informational displays by groups including CrisisLink and AFSP. Speakers including Springfield, Va., licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Amanda Warbel and Lorijane Graham, author of the "Hummingbird Project for Anyone Who Has Encountered Suicide". Remembrance Displays paying tribute to loved ones who died by suicide. An opportunity for survivors of suicide loss to offer each other reassurance and hope. A walk to raise money for continued research and programs. Stories related …
Braddock District Supervisor John Cook joined “McGruff” the Crime Dog and Officer J. T. Frey of the Fairfax County Police Department greeting Laurel Ridge Elementary students and parents Monday. The outreach initiated the Police Department’s Operation Blue Guardian, part of Supervisor Cook’s ongoing campaign to combat speeding and unsafe driving in our communities. Read the story here.
The 35th annual Burke Centre Festival concluded Sunday of a picture-perfect early autumn day. Burke Centre Conservancy staff said the Wine Garden, cancelled Saturday evening due to the severe weather in the area, will be rescheduled later this month. Editor's Note: Thank you to everyone who stopped by to spin the Patch Prize Wheel and say hello at our Patch Booth. The compliments from our current readers were much appreciated. For those of you new to Burke Patch, sign-up for the newsletter to stay current with local news via our daily headlines email. Remember, too, to like Burke …
The 35th annual Burke Centre Festival was cut short Saturday, due to the storm that passed through the area about 3:40 p.m., bringing heavy rains and strong winds. The festival continues Sunday, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Burke Centre Conservancy. Parking is available in business, church and school lots along Burke Centre Parkway. There are shuttle buses from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. The National Weather Service predicts a mostly sunny day in the mid 70s. Come meet Burke Patch Editor Susan Larson at booth S6 on Sunday.
The Burke Centre Festival kicked off Saturday morning with an opening ceremony, performances, food and more! You can add your photos to the gallery above by clicking on the upload button. Stop by the Patch Booth (S-6) and you could win a prize!
The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office partnered with Target in Burke Wednesday to provide 24 children who are homeless with a back-to-school shopping spree. Now in its 19th year, Shop with a Sheriff pairs deputies and other Sheriff's Office staff with school-aged children temporarily residing at the Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter in Fairfax and the Patrick Henry Family Shelter in Falls Church. "The deputies and Sheriff's Office staff themselves generate contributions from local businesses and individuals to fund this annual event," said Braddock District Supervisor John Cook. "It is a great…
Fort Belvoir soldiers, Springfield-area business owners, local politicians, school groups and citizens marched across Veterans Bridge Tuesday evening for the 11th annual Springfield BridgeWalk. Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay organizes the event each year to affirm the support of the local community for those who serve in the military, especially those at Fort Belvoir and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency at Fort Belvoir North. The BridgeWalk began in 2002 to commemorate the lives lost on 9/11 and to thank the men and women of the armed forces, he said. The Kings Park Concert …
Whole Foods Market in Springfield donated 5 percent of its proceeds Wednesday to the Friends of Hidden Pond Nature Center. The grocer partners with a selected non-profit organization once per quarter. "The 5% Day of Community Giving is one way Whole Foods Market gives back to the community," said Janelle Cesari, a marketing team leader. Hidden Pond will use the money for education supplies, new water sampling docks and workshop fees for children from low income families, according to the Fairfax County Park Foundation. Naturalists from the nature center were at the store with displays, live…
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Folk rock heroes David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash played at the Wolf Trap Foundation For the Performing Arts on Tuesday. The band played for a sold-out audience of 7,000, and though the crowd was dispersed by a brief rain shower, those who remained heard such favorites as "Love the One You're With," "Teach Your Children" and "Our House." Enjoy the photos!
Throughout Burke and Springfield on Sunday, residents continued to deal with the aftermath of Friday's storm. Within neighborhoods, some streets had power while others did not. Within the frustrations and hardships of dealing with the situation, many in our community lent a hand to help others. Sol Griffin, general manager of Petco, was one such person. "I thought about what I'd do if my dogs didn't have food," said Griffin. "We don't have power in the store, so we can't let people in, but we're doing what we can," he said. On Saturday and Sunday, Griffin and his staff worked from a table …
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Spectators knew they were in the right place before even seeing a single bloom, as the fragrance of more than 190 lily stems greeted visitors to the Garden Club of Virginia 70th Annual Lily Show at The Church of the Good Shepherd in Burke last week. The show was sponsored by The Garden Club of Fairfax, assisted by The North American Lily Society. Awards were presented in many horticulture and artistic classes, for both interclub competition and amateurs. There are 48 garden clubs which are members of the Garden Club of Virginia, and all were represented in the 70th Annual Lily Show. The …
Sunday, June 17, 2012, is Father's Day in the United States.
The Golden Knights—the U.S. Army Parachute Team—performed at the 2012 Joint Service Open House and Air Show at Andrews Air Force Base this weekend. On Saturday, Burke Patch Editor Susan Larson flew with the Golden Knights, and provides this photo story.
After living in the area for more than 20 years, I finally made it to the Washington National Cathedral's Flower Mart on Friday. The annual outdoor spring festival features plant sales, boutique booths, foods, music and entertainment, and many activities for children. Saturday's hours are 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is free, and the event is held rain or shine.
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates’ Run for the Children 10K Race and 3K Run/Walk was a true family affair. On Saturday, April 28, parents, grandparents, and children of all ages gathered at the Fairfax County Government Judicial Center to walk or run in support of Fairfax CASA volunteers and their dedication to serving the best interests of over 500 abused and neglected children each year. Enjoy this “family album” of race day photos and stay tuned for more photos of the event in the weeks to come. What was it like on race day? Running blogger Jessica Hofheimer called the Run for …
Azaleas are blooming all around Burke. The flowering shrubs, which bloom in the spring, are shade tolerant, and prefer living near or under trees. What's blooming in your yard or on your deck? Share a photo on Burke Patch.
Former Astronaut and former U.S. Sen. John Glenn (D-Ohio) was the keynote speaker Thursday at the transfer ceremony of the orbital space shuttle Discovery to the Smithsonian Institution. As the pilot of Mercury Friendship 7 in 1962, Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth. Discovery arrived Tuesday, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. Thousands gathered along roads and in parks to view its flyover of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Discovery now becomes part of the permanent exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly…
