Here's What's Happening This Week @ MCC
Your Update on News and Upcoming Events

Greetings!

On your toes! If you want to add some excitement to your Saturday evening, move quickly to purchase one of the limited number of tickets remaining for the Hiplet Ballerinas performance at The Alden on Saturday. These young dancers give a high-energy and joyful performance that the whole family will enjoy. See details below.

It's Back! Now in its 9th year, the McLean Rotary's Chocolate Festival is at MCC this Sunday! Come and check out the sweet treats, live music and other fun activities. See details below.
Make a Move or Miss It
Presented by The Alden 

Saturday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m.  
$30/$20 MCC district residents

Hiplet™ fuses classical pointe technique with African, Latin, Hip-Hop and urban dance styles that are rooted in communities of color. It was specifically designed to make ballet accessible to all, by mixing it with current popular songs that will be familiar to audiences who don’t normally attend ballet performances.


Is It Your Turn to Serve?
MCC Governing Board

2020 Elections Nominating Petitions Are Now Available!

The McLean Community Center is looking for district residents to serve on its Governing Board. The Board, which is composed of volunteers elected by the community, sets policy, approves budgets and provides general oversight for Center programs and facilities.

Residents of Small District 1A-Dranesville who would like to run for a seat on the board, must obtain 10 signatures of endorsement from district residents. Nominating petitions are available at the Center.

See the World on Screen
Presented by The Alden

Midday Movies: Foreign-Language Films
"Timbuktu" (2014)
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1 p.m.
Free admission

Come enjoy foreign films selected by The Alden staff. All movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. These movies are chosen for adult audiences and may contain mature content, language and themes.

Learning and Growing
Upcoming Classes 

In today’s increasingly interconnected world, it’s critical for your child to develop a global mindset and build international awareness early in his or her life. Topics include world currencies, cultural differences, current global events, international trade and exchange rates, the U.N. and The World Bank.
Instructor: SPARK Business Academy Staff.

5-9 years
8 lessons @ 1 hr, $199/$160 MCC district residents.
1027.320     M, 1/27–3/23     4:30-5:30 p.m.
No lesson on 2/17.

Learn or refine yoga postures in this accessible class focused on proper alignment and form to support your body. Increase mobility, improve balance and develop strength while nurturing a sense of peace and well-being. Please bring a yoga mat. Instructor: BodyMoves Fitness, LLC

17 lessons @ 55 mins, $306/22 MCC district residents 
1513.320  M, 1/27-6/8*   1:30-2:25 p.m. 
No lessons on 2/17, 4/6, and 5/25.

Jamie and Lori will share their expertise on proven techniques for maximizing the value of your possessions and the steps needed to get from where you are today to a new chapter in your life. Presented by: GIA certified AJP and Owner of JG Jewelry and Estates and Lori James, CEO and Owner of Atlas Services.

1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents
9023.320     Tu, 2/4     10:30 a.m.–noon

Join Us Tonight
MCC Governing Board

Regular Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Open to the public

Tax district residents (Small District 1A-Dranesville) who wish to speak during the “Citizen Comment” portion of the meeting are asked to call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, to be placed on the agenda.

Talk About Teen Vaping
Safe Community Coalition

A Parent’s Journey: Keys To Successful Vaping Intervention
Thursday, Jan. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. 
McLean Community Center

Are you worried that your kids or their friends are vaping? Do you know what to do when you find the evidence of vaping to create a safe and healthy path for quitting? According to the Fairfax Youth Survey results for 2018-19, more than 30% of surveyed students at McLean and Langley High Schools reported having vaped in the past month compared to 20% of high schoolers across Fairfax County and nationwide. Kids in our area are vaping MORE than in the rest of the county. 

This free evening event will include details on prevention and intervention. Parents who want to be part of the solution will come away with tools to assess tween and teen risk and intervention approaches from real world experiences. Even if you don’t think your kids are vaping, you need to come to this event so that you can learn how to talk to your child about the dangers of vaping and what to do if you catch them with vaping products. 

McLean Project for the Arts
Join MPA for Tea & Talk, Tuesday, Feb. 4!

Join MPA at 10:30 am, Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, for "Tea & Talk" with MPA Curator Nancy Sausser. Enjoy a cup of tea as Nancy speaks about our current exhibitions, "Eve Stockton: Origin Stories" and "Replay and Reshuffle: Paintings by Kyujin Lee." More information about these current exhibitions can be found here. This event is free and open to the public. Please R.S.V.P. here.

Register Now! Winter Art Classes for Kids and Adults!
It's not too late to register for a Winter Art Class . . . there is still room in our Abrakadoodle Twoosy Doodlers and Mini Doodlers classes, where children can develop their creativity through lessons carefully designed to ignite their imaginations. See our website for more information.

And for adults (ages 16 and up), how about trying your hand at Decorative Lettering with Lubna Zahid, offered Wednesdays from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Students will learn skills to make their written communications personalized and special with Altered Block Letters, Building Script Letters, Botanical Borders, Illuminated Initials, Vines and Flourishes. During these classes they will also learn watercolor techniques including graded washes, wet into wet, and color mixing.

There's something for everyone. Visit our website for more information on all of our MPA class offerings.

Party Over Here
Old Firehouse 5th and 6th Grader Party

Snow Ball
Friday, Jan. 24, 7-9 p.m.
The Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd.
$35/$25 MCC district residents. Preregistration is highly recommended.

The Old Firehouse 5th & 6th Grader parties are themed and decorated accordingly. Free catered food and beverages will be distributed to participants. Parties feature a DJ, open dance floor and a variety of activities. 

For Artists Only
A Program of The Alden 

Macdonald Scholarship Application Deadline
Friday, Jan. 24

Annually, MCC recognizes the hard work and talent of young performing artists through the James C. Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition. Following a preliminary round and final round of competition, prizes (1st - $1,200; 2nd - $800; and 3rd - $400) are awarded in each of four categories: dance, theater, instrumental music and vocal music. High school students who reside in the MCC tax district (Small District 1A-Dranesville) are eligible to apply.

Nine Years of Yumminess
McLean Rotary

McLean Chocolate Festival
Sunday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
McLean Community Center
Admission: $2; Free for children age 3 or younger

Love chocolate? Join the McLean Rotary for its 9th Annual Chocolate Festival. Chocolate vendors include Dave's Candy Kitchen, Seasons 52, Fluffy Thoughts, Capital Candy Jar, Greenberry's, Star Nut, and more.

Patrons may buy treats to eat onsite or to stock up for Valentine's Day. Enjoy a children's game room with face painting and live entertainment throughout the day. American Heritage, a Mars company, will demonstrate how chocolate was made in colonial America. Proceeds go to fund local charitable organizations. 

A School's Out Solution
Ski slope
Old Firehouse Teacher Work Day Trip

Monday, Jan. 27, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Activity No: 8403.320
$140/$120 MCC district residents
$105/$85 MCC districts residents (with own Ski/Snowboard Equipment)

It’s time to get out of the house and get on the slopes! The Old Firehouse’s annual skiing and snowboarding excursion is here. Ski or board rental, lift ticket, helmet and chartered transportation are included in the fee. If you have your own skis or snowboard, please contact the Old Firehouse at 703-448-8336 for the reduced charge. 

Go-Karting
The Old Firehouse Teacher Work Day Trip

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Activity No: 8404.320
$80/$70 MCC district residents

Do you have a need for speed? Well grab your helmet and prepare to experience a thrill like no other at a state-of-the-art indoor go-karting facility!

We’ll make some pit stops throughout the day to refuel our stomachs with a filling lunch. The cost of lunch and races are included in the fee. A signed waiver is required for participation.

Worth the Wait
Presented by The Alden

“We Shall Overcome featuring Damien Sneed”
Thursday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.  
$45/$35 seniors/$20 MCC district residents

Inspired by the words and action of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “We Shall Overcome” showcases repertoire from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches.

Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and producer Damien Sneed has worked with musical legends including Aretha Franklin, Jessye Norman and Wynton Marsalis. A graduate of Howard University, Sneed and his ensemble will be joined by the Howard University Choir.


For the Whole Family
Old Firehouse Family Events

Family Fun Bingo
Friday, Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m.
$15/$10 MCC district residents. Preregistration is recommended.
Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd.
Activity No. 4702.320

For all ages. Join us for an evening of fun and prizes! Enjoy free popcorn, and winners will take their pick of prizes. Preregistration is recommended.

New York City's Own
Presented by The Alden

Saturday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. 
$40/$35 senior/$30 MCC tax district residents

"Reflejos Flamencos" ("Flamenco Reflections"), the newest production by Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, celebrates the fundamental emotions that connect us while honoring the individual human spirit inherent in flamenco.


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