McLean/Great Falls: Our Military Kids, Responding to the Need
McLean based organization helps thousands across the country, especially at Christmas.
McLean’s Linda Davidson co-founded Our Military Kids with 11 grants in 2004. “When I started, it was a volunteer program offering to support families in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.,” she said.
Participating in Hour of Code Lessons
Churchill Road librarian Sari Warren and technology specialist Jordan Craig Kuhn spent Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 7-13), helping students participate in the worldwide Hour of Code lessons.
McLean High School Student Wins Student-Athlete Achievement Award
McLean High School senior Autumn Brenner is one of four students in Virginia awarded the Student-Athlete of the Year award by the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
Chesterbrook Woods, Not Meadows
McLean neighborhood petitions for stronger protection of trees from infill development.
More than 225 people in McLean’s Chesterbrook Woods have signed its citizens association’s Tree Canopy Petition, demanding that Fairfax County enforce the county’s Tree Ordinance.
Redeemer Lutheran Church in McLean to Host Annual Living Nativity and Christmas Concert
All are welcome and invited to enjoy the sounds of the season and the joy of the manger on Friday, Dec. 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church
Langley Senior Duenkel Signs with JMU
Langley High School’s Halle Duenkel on Nov. 13 signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at James Madison University.
Tasting Whiskey for a Cause
The New Dominion Women’s Club hosted the “Second Annual Whiskey Tasting” to support local charity organizations.
McLean: Claude Moore Colonial Farm Needs Help Replacing Roof
The Claude Moore Colonial Farm, a privately operated living history museum and National Park, is seeking donations from the community to replace the roof on its colonial Farmhouse.
McLean: Celebrating Where We Live
Historic Pleasant Grove Church, 8671 Lewinsville Road, McLean, est. 1895.
The local Virginia scenic byways are a great way to enjoy nature’s spectacular display of fall colors. There are a number of long, winding roads in McLean to cruise down and take in the vibrant foliage.
McLean Band Wins National Excellence Award
The National Band Association selected the McLean High School band program for a National Program of Excellence Award, and winner of the Southern Division Excellence Award.
McLean: McLean/Dolley Madison Office, Top Associates Recognized for October Sales
Bruce Green, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the McLean/Dolley Madison office was recognized for exceptional performance in October.
Week in McLean
Week in McLean
MxLean/Great Falls: Langley High Choral Department Presents Renaissance Feaste
The Langley High School Choral Department will present its annual Renaissance Feaste on Friday, Dec, 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at Capital Church, 10233 Leesburg Pike, Vienna.
Potomac School Senior to Play Lacrosse at Boston College
Sheila Rietano, a senior at The Potomac School, has signed her national letter of intent to play Division I lacrosse for Boston College.