We have finished working out the logistics with Santa’s elves for our 2022 Santa Runs. Visit our Santa Run page for the list of neighborhoods, subdivisions, street directions, and maps. Also, do not forget that we will be hosting two special Meet & Greets with Santa and … [Read more...]
Santa Claus is Coming to Burke
The Burke VFRD and Santa have always had a special relationship, and this year is no different. In addition to our annual Santa Runs we are bringing back two favorite events: Pancakes with Santa and Meet & Greets with Santa! Pancakes with Santa will be on Saturday, … [Read more...]
Final Blood Drive of 2022
We will hold our final blood drive of 2022 with Inova Blood Donor Services on Thursday, December 8 from 1pm - 5:30pm in our hall parking lot. Schedule your appointment at https://bit.ly/bvfrdblooddrives or call Inova at 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) and use Sponsor Code … [Read more...]
Fire Prevention Open House
We are happy to announce that we will once again be having an IN-PERSON OPEN HOUSE!! Please join on Saturday, October 15 from 10am – 4pm for a fun-filled day of fire prevention education, information, and demonstrations. We are adding Hands-Only CPR to our activities this … [Read more...]
2022 Blood Drives – August Updates
In partnership with Inova Blood Donor Services, we have confirmed the remaining 2022 dates for our blood drives. The Inova bloodmobile will be onsite from 1pm - 5:30pm in our hall parking lot the following dates: Thursday, August 4 - available for sign up (donors will … [Read more...]
Fire Drill 5K/1 Miler
Please join us for our 1st annual Fire Drill 5K/1 Miler on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 8 a.m. at Burke Lake Park. In conjunction with our partner, Potomac River Running, we will offer four categories: 5K 1 Mile Fun Run Virtual 5K Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run All Race Participants … [Read more...]
Updated Blood Drive Information
There are still appointments available for our Tuesday, February 15 blood drive! We also have Thursday, March 10 and Wednesday, April 13 available for sign up as well. The Inova bloodmobile will be onsite for all blood drives from 1pm - 6pm in our hall parking lot. Schedule … [Read more...]
Giant Food Community Bag Program
For the month of February 2022, we will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Giant Food store located at 8074 Rolling Road, Springfield VA. With the new 5-cent tax for disposable plastic bags in place, now is a great time to … [Read more...]
2022 Blood Drive Dates
We have scheduled our first two blood drives of 2022, in continued partnership with Inova Blood Donor Services. The dates will be Tuesday, February 15 and Thursday, March 10 from 1pm - 6pm both days in our hall parking lot. Schedule your appointment at … [Read more...]
Goodbye 2021… Hello 2022
As we say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022, we wanted wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and prosperous If you are looking to continue to support us in the new year, there are several ways you can do so: If you are a federal employee and want to “Be The Face of … [Read more...]
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
We will kick off our 2021 Santa Runs tomorrow, Saturday, December 4 at 10 a.m. with the neighborhoods and streets off Lee Chapel Road between Burke Lake Road and Old Keene Mill Road to include Britford Drive, Tisbury Drive, and William Kirk Lane as well as Lincolnwood Court and … [Read more...]
Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday is on November 30, 2021 and is an opportunity for people around the world to use their individual power of generosity to remain connected and support their communities. As we head into Giving Tuesday, we wanted to take this time to say THANK YOU! We are always … [Read more...]
Final Blood Drive of 2021
Our final blood drive of 2021 with Inova Blood Donor Services will be on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 1pm - 6pm in our hall parking lot. Schedule your life saving appointment at https://bit.ly/BurkeVFRD1221 or at call Inova at 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) and use Sponsor … [Read more...]
BVFRD and Inova Blood Drives – Updated Info
We are pleased to announce that we will continue to partner with Inova Blood Donor Services to hold much needed blood drives every month for the remainder of the year!! Our next blood drive will be on Wednesday, September 22 from 1pm - 6pm in our hall parking lot. Schedule … [Read more...]
June Blood Drive
It's that time again.... our next blood drive, in conjunction with Inova Blood Donor Services, on Tuesday, June 29 from 1pm - 7pm in our hall parking lot. Schedule your appointment at http://bit.ly/BVFRD062021 or call Inova at 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) and use Sponsor … [Read more...]