Outstanding Contributions
McLean Community Center honors Joann Berkson and Dick La Porte.
The McLean Community Center’s (MCC) 8th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception was held on Sunday, March 25, in the Community Hall. The theme was "Italy" and Center volunteers were treated to a catered lunch by Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant and live music by The Wayne Tympanick Trio. The Center is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
Six Run for McLean Community Center’s Board
Three adult, two teen positions available.
Six McLean tax district residents have qualified to run for seats on the McLean Community Center’s 2012–2013 Governing Board. The board sets policy and provides general oversight for all the facilities and programs of the Center, including the Robert Ames Alden Theatre and the Old Firehouse Teen Center. The Center is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
Ordinary Heroes
When most people hear the word "hero," they think of the man with tights and a cape.
The World’s Fanciest Rummage Sale
Ritz Carlton draws a crowd to support local charity and bargain hunt.
Shoppers queued up early outside the Ritz Carlton ballroom in McLean on Sunday in the hope of finding the ultimate bargain. Men, woman and children rushed into the ballroom to sift through the clothing and household items being billed as "The World’s Fanciest Rummage Sale." As advertised, there were low prices on high end goods throughout the elegant ballroom.
Making 2,000 Sandwiches for Martha’s Table
On Wednesday, March 21, a group of Churchill Road kindergarten, third and fourth graders, their teachers and family members made sandwiches for Martha’s Table, a non-profit organization in Washington, D.C. that serves sandwiches to those in need.
First Responders Recognized
34th Annual Valor Awards presented to police officers, firefighters.
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce recognized 108 of the county’s first responders Wednesday, March 21 at the 24th annual Valor Awards. Members of the Fairfax County Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, Fire and Rescue Department, as well as from the Towns of Herndon and Vienna, were given awards.
McLean Resident wins AXA/US News Achievement Award
Priya Krishnan, a McLean resident and a senior at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology has been selected as the 2012 AXA/US News Achievement Scholar for the state of Virginia. Krishnan will receive $10,000 scholarship to college and join 51 other exceptional students from around the country in receiving this honor.
Case Day at Churchill Road
Langley High School students visited Churchill Road 6th grade social studies class the week of March 5 as part of their annual Case Day activities.
Cooper Orchestra Receives Superior Assessment Rating
The Cooper Middle School Symphonic Orchestra received a Superior (highest) rating at the District XII Elementary and Middle School Orchestra Assessment on March 10.
Roger Cole: Fond Memories of Days as a Highlander
At the end of 2011 Mclean High School inducted Roger Cole into its Athletics Hall of Fame, as part of the first class of Hall of Fame inductees ever at the school.
Girl Scouts Tour the World
Annual Thinking Day Celebration features troops presenting different cultures.
The Old Firehouse Teen Center hosted more than 150 Girl Scouts Sunday, March 18 for their annual Thinking Day Celebration. The event, which also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts, featured displays from 11 troops examining the culture and history of a specific country.
Maverick Mosaics Hosts Student Exhibition
Retrospective included floral and animal compositions.
On March 9, Maverick Mosaics hosted a reception to highlight mosaic art pieces composed by students in 2011.
Former Air Security Executive Addresses Woman’s Club of McLean
Retired transportation security executive Paul A. Polski, of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, spoke to the Woman’s Club of McLean on March 6 about the use of technology and other measures to combat terrorism in the air.
McLean Sisters Honored for Charitable Work
Rachel and Kelsi Okun are presented with Jefferson Award for Public Service.
McLean sisters Rachel, 16, and Kelsi Okun, 13, love treasure hunts.
Woman’s Club Presents Pillowcases to Alternative House
Phyllis Ainsworth, Crafts Committee chairman of the Woman’s Club of McLean, presents a package of 57 pillowcases handmade by the group to Gina Cocomello, Development Director for Alternative House.