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This issue of the Connection includesour annual Newcomers and Community Guide.

Through narrative, listings, view-points and photographs, we endeavor to cap-ture what it means to live here, highlights ofplaces to visit and things to do, a snapshot oflocal history, help finding community resourcesand tips on adjusting to living here.

If you are new to the area, you’ll find re-sources and ideas on these pages and on ourWeb site, www.ConnectionNewspapers.com.

Even some longtime residentsmay not have visited some of thekey places in and nearby theirhometowns. Have you visited GreatFalls National Park and seen thefalls? Have you been boating in Lake Fairfaxin Reston? When was the last time you visitedthe animals at Frying Pan Park in Herndon?Have you attended the historically accuratedemonstrations at Claude Moore Park or atColvin Mill?

We offer many more resources on our Website. There you will find the complete commu-nity guides for each of our 17 papers, includ-ing more extensive listings than appear in thenewspapers.

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As local, weekly newspapers, theConnection’s mission is to bring the news youneed about your community, to give you theinformation you need to enjoy the best thingsin and near your community, to advocate forcommunity good, to provide a forum for dia-logue on local concerns, and to celebrate andrecord milestones and events in communityand people’s lives.

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Two of the region’slargest transportation construction

projects, the DullesMetrorail extension andCapital Beltway’s High Oc-cupancy Toll [HOT] lanes,got underway simulta-neously this year.

They also converge atTysons Corner and promiseto make what is already adifficult traffic situation inthe area even worse overthe next four years.

Tysons, which straddlesMcLean and Vienna, isFairfax County’s large busi-ness district and Virginia’slargest source of sales taxrevenue. It is often calledthe “economic engine” ofthe commonwealth but isalso notorious for trafficcongestion.

ONCE COMPLETED, of-ficials expect the projectsto bring transportation re-lief, particularly becausethey will provide moretransit options for peoplewho work and live aroundTysons Corner.

Commuters and resi-dents will be able to ridethe subway to and fromTysons once the first phaseof the Metrorail project iscomplete in 2013. TheHOT lanes, also set to openin 2013, will allow peoplefrom as far south as Spring-field, to take a bus on theCapital Beltway intoTysons Corner.

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Metrorail extension, HOT lanes projects will maketraffic situation worst before they make it better.

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See Theatre, Page 6 See Clubs, Page 19

Clubs & Organizations

A variety of clubs and organizations are active inthe McLean area. To add to or modify this list, senda note to mclean@connectionnewspapers,com or aletter to McLean Connection, 1606 King Street, Al-exandria, VA 22314.

Alzheimers Family Day CenterThe Alzheimers Family Day Center provides ser-

vices and support for Alzheimers patients and theirfamilies, including family day care. Located at 2812Old Lee Highway, Suite 210, Fairfax. Visitwww.alzheimersfdc.org or call 703-204-4664.

American Association of UniversityWomen

The McLean Area Branch of the American Asso-ciation of University Women’S (AAUW)membership is open to any individual who hasearned an associate or academic equivalent,bachelor’s or higher degree from an accreditedcollege or university. The mission of AAUW, whichwas founded in 1881, is education and equity forall women and girls, positive societal change, andlifelong learning. AAUW’s annual book sale at theMcLean Community Center on September 11, 12and 13 raises money for scholarships for women.At meetings and social events there are opportu-nities to develop friendships with others who shareyour interests. Interest groups include literature,great decisions, current events, bridge, dining out,international hospitality, tutoring at Pimmit HillsHigh School and a lobby corps that meets on Capi-tol Hill each week. Visit www.mcleanaauw.org.

Civitan Club of TysonsThe mission of Civitan, a nonprofit organization,

is to build good citizenship by providing a volun-teer organization of clubs dedicated to servingindividual and community needs with an empha-sis on helping people with developmentaldisabilities. Civitans seek experiences that providelife directions, character building, leadership devel-opment and the satisfaction of helping others. Afew of the service projects of the club are MericaHouse, Pathway Homes, Central Fairfax Services,the Alzheimer’s Association and Villa Maria Center.Meetings are held monthly. For information onclub activities and/or membership, [email protected].

Cooper Trash Parkout Inc.A private, nonprofit organization formed in June

2003 to continue community garbage pickups andrecycling efforts at Cooper Middle School. Member-ship is $270 and entitles members to returnrecyclables and trash for pickup at Cooper everySaturday from 8-11 a.m. Call John Theon at 703-356-1435

Democrat Women’s Rights CommitteeRaises money and supports women candidates.

The Women’s Rights Committee meets monthly atFairfax County Democratic Headquarters, 7245Arlington Blvd., Suite 205, Falls Church. Call 703-573-6811. Visit www.fairfaxdemocrats.org forschedule.

Dranesville District DemocraticWomen’s Club

This club promotes Democratic policies and can-didates. Meets monthly at noon on the fourthMonday of the month for lunch at a local restau-rant and presents a guest speaker who addresseslocal issues. Call Trianthe Dakolias 703-356-0529.

Dranesville District Democratic Commit-tee

The committee identifies, grooms and supportspotential Democratic political candidates for pub-lic office. Call Sue Rosenberg, district chairman, at703-938-5031 or visit www.fairfaxdemocrats.org.

Dranesville District Republican Commit-tee

The committee’s goal is nominating and electingRepublicans to public office. This is where volun-teer grassroots politics begins. Call Howard Lind,703-336-3940.

Friends of McLean Central ParkThis group supports the development and en-

hancement of the ambiance and features at McLeanCentral Park, a Fairfax County Park Authority prop-erty at the intersection of Dolley MadisonBoulevard and Old Dominion Drive in McLean. Call

By Abigail Albright

The Connection

Whether it’s to hear longtimelocal favorite Bill Kirchenplay, listen to German music or just visit Tysons Cor-

ner Shopping Center, people from all overthe Northern Virginia area come to McLeanevery weekend to enjoy the plethora of ac-tivities the community has to offer.

During the summer months, a least oneoutdoor concert to be found in McLean ev-ery weekend.

Over the recent weekend of June 26-28,The Alte Kameraden (The Old Comrades)and Bill Kirchen ruled the outdoor musicscenes of McLean.

The Old Comrades is the German Bandunit of the City of Fairfax Band. They playedat the Palladium at McLean on Saturday,June 27.

“The Palladium is perfect, it’s awesome,”said Stan Coerr, of McLean. “It’s a goodplace for music. It’s a good place for peopleto come and sit, plus the weather is perfectthis time of year.”

People of all ages enjoy the Palladium,because of the grassy areas to set up a pic-nic and all of the space for children to play.

“It’s fun, it’s a little ‘civic’ kind of event,”said Coerr. “We appreciate the fact that theytry to put on things for everyone to do dur-ing the summertime.”

The Coerrs enjoyed the concert, whiletheir children danced around to the music.

“My boys just wish the fountain was onduring the concert,” Coerr said.

In addition to packing a picnic, concert-goers can also grab food and a glass of wineor beer from the StarNut, which is locatedin the Palladium. The StarNut stays open

later on Saturdays for the concerts.One of Melanie Buscovich’s favorite parts

of the summer is the outdoor concerts, soshe tries to see as many as possible.Buscovich traveled from Alexandria to en-joy the music at the Palladium.

“The venue is wonderful,” said Buscovich.“It’s always clean and cool. You can bringthe young children, they dance around anddon’t bother anyone, they just dance to themusic.”

The Palladium is not the only family-friendly outdoor venue in McLean. McLeanCentral Park also hosts outdoor concerts.

The summer Concert in the Park serieswelcomes many well-known groups toMcLean.

On Sunday, June 28, local favorite BillKirchen rocked McLean with a performance.Kirchen is a Grammy-nominated guitarist,singer and songwriter.

“Kirchen is always good,” said DougOlmsted of Alexandria. “It’s so nice to have

him back in the area. I’ve followed him forprobably close to 20 years.”

Adding to the music, the McLean CentralPark offers a lot of space for families tospread out and a playground for childrento run and play.

“Because it’s outdoors, it’s kind of allages,” said Julie Kipers of McLean. “The kidscan play, so I think it’s a lot nicer for par-ents. The kids can play on the playgroundand the parents can enjoy the concert.”

Kipers, who grew up in McLean and liveshere with her family, said that her son’s CubScout group made the concert an event forthe families and children to get together.

“I like the gazebo to give protection tothe band in case the weather goes bad, be-cause they can continue to play on and ifit’s good, I’m not going to get out of therain,” said Pierce Bates of Alexandria.

Looking around the park, one sees manyfamiliar faces from the Palladium, as wellas new ones. People are sitting on a picnic

Outdoor concerts,happy hours andmuch more on offerin McLean.

Places To Go for Fun

Area residents enjoy the performance by Bill Kirchen at McLean CentralPark on Sunday, June 28. Toby Sissen of The Alte Kameraden

(The Old Comrades), the GermanBand unit of the City of Fairfax Band,plays her horn at the Palladium atMcLean on Saturday, June 27.

The scene at McLean Central Park on Sunday, June 28, for Bill Kirchen’sperformance.

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blanket rocking-out to Kirchen,some are dancing and Frisbees arebeing thrown. All around thismakes for a beautiful Sunday af-ternoon.

“We’ve been to some events atthe Palladium,” Kipers said. “All of‘The Grandsons’ went to McLeanHigh School so a lot of peoplecome out for them because theyknow them, so they bring in a lotof people. And Bill Kirchen playshere a lot too.”

The Grandsons played atMcLean Central Park on July 12.

If you are looking for escapefrom the East Coast heat and hu-midity, McLean has plenty to of-fer.

FOR STARTERS, some of thebest happy hours in the area arelocated in McLean.

McKeever’s Pub offers weekdayand weekend happy hours, wheremany locals enjoy kicking backand grabbing a brew.

“McKeever’s is great because it’salways fun and it’s convenient tomeet friends here after work fordinner and a drink,” said CarolineBrown of McLean.

“The atmosphere is fun and en-ergetic and the food and drinks aregood,” said Paul Manning of FallsChurch.

Another popular McLean happyhour is J. Gilberts, but it is not forthose who are allergic, or simplydon’t like cigar smoke.

“I love J. Gilberts, right down the

street, too,” Brown said. “They alsohave a fantastic menu for dinnerand a great martini menu.”

If you are in the mood for vari-ety, head right down the road toTysons Corner Shopping Center,which offers hundreds of storesand dozens of restaurants, includ-ing T.G.I. Friday’s popular happyhour.

“I come to Tysons because it hasabsolutely everything I need,” saidGina Ghilardi of McLean.“Whether it’s to go shopping, grabdinner or see a movie, Tysons hasit all.”

For those who like to stay inside,but away from shopping malls, 1stStage Spring Hill is the ticket, lit-erally.

FIRST STAGE is the first profes-sional theater in the Tysons Cor-ner area and offers professionalperformances and training.

From June 12 to July 13, 1stStage presented “Shakespeare’s R& J,” an adaptation of Romeo andJuliet.

“First Stage puts on a lot of un-usual and unexpected shows andthings you don’t typically see in aD.C. theater. The play choice hereis really unique and unusual,” saidAlex Smith of McLean.

“Nothing like it exists in thisarea,” said Bettina Wolf ofMcLean. “I lived in the condosright across the street and I wasexcited when they opened becauseI could walk.”

Smith and Wolf both said theyhave attended most of 1st Stage’sproductions and have enjoyed theplay choices and performances.

“A lot of the actors here are lo-cals, most of them grew up in thisarea,” Smith said. “It’s nice to seekids that you know from variousschools are acting here.”

Other McLean favorite weekendhotspots include: The Farmer’sMarket, every Friday from 8:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at LewinsvillePark; The Old Firehouse Teen Cen-ter; The McLean Community Cen-ter; McLean Family Restaurant andother treasured places.

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‘I think just that it’s still more smalltown,” said lifetime McLean resident JulieKipers, speaking on what’s so great aboutMcLean. She is shown here with her son.“There’s not a lot of franchises. It’s stilllocal restaurants and local hardware. Igrew up here and it’s really not thatdifferent.’

Concert-goers dance in the park to BillKirchen’s music on Sunday, June 28.

The hustle and bustle of a typical Saturday at TysonsCorner Shopping Center.


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of construction that is underwaynow will require traffic detoursand lane closures in Tysons overthe next four years.

The Metrorail project includesthe construction of four new sub-way stations in Tysons Corner:“Tysons East” at Route 123 nearthe Capital One headquarters,“Tysons Central 7” at Route 7 justnorthwest of Route 123, “TysonsCentral 123” at Route 123 andTysons Boulevard, and “TysonsWest” at Route 123 and Spring HillRoad.

Workers are also constructing ashort tunnel for the Metrorail trainnear the intersection of Route 123and Route 7.

THE HOT LANES project callsfor four additional lanes to theCapital Beltway from Springfieldto Tysons Corner. It also requiresthe construction of several newaccess ramps along the beltway,including three new access pointsin Tysons alone.

In order to provide HOT lanes

access to the Dulles Toll Road, con-struction workers will have towiden bridges and change trafficpatterns in areas around the tollroad. The toll road will also haveto be closed during some off-peakhours, according to officials.

The addition of an access pointat Jones Branch Drive has im-pacted the Jones Branch connec-tor, which will be reduced to onelane of traffic for much of the con-struction period.

There will also be a HOT lanesconnection at the Westpark Drivebridge, which connects Tysonsnorth of Route 123 to the TysonsCorner mall. Construction has al-ready started on the bridge, whichmust be widened, and impactstraffic flow on Route 123 near theTysons Corner mall.

Finally, the HOT lanes projectcalls for the reconstruction of theRoute 7 bridge over the CapitalBeltway and will require severallane closures and shifts near theRoute 7/Capital Beltway exchangeover the duration of the project.

— Julia O’Donoghue

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Playtime at LinwayTerrace Park

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A host of possibilities for funawait you at Linway Terrace Park.Whether you’d like to play sportson one of the basketball/tenniscourts and baseball/soccer fields,stroll on one of the trails or showyour children a good time on theplayground, Linway Terrace willfill your outdoor fun needs.

Play for EveryoneClemyjontri Park6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean703-388-2807 Children with physical or devel-

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Learn the Historyof the Falls

Great Falls National Park9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean703-285-2965A slideshow presentation at the

Great Falls Park visitor center in-troduces audiences to approxi-mately 11,000 years of history atthe park.ºThe videoºis approxi-mately 15 minutes long.ºStopºbytheºvisitor center desk for theday’s show times or to request ashowing. Individual passes to thepark cost $3 and a vehicle passcosts $5. Visit www.nps.gov/grfa.

Tour by KayakRiverbend Park8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls703-759-9018Riverbend Park offers a number

of kayak tours between June andSeptember on a variety of topics.Most tours are designed for begin-ners. These are not whitewatertours. Introduce yourself to theworld of kayaking, get some exer-cise and, most of all, enjoy the natu-ral beauty of the river and wildlife.All instructors are certified with theAmerican Canoe Association. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend.

Let a Ranger BeYour Guide

Great Falls National Park9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean703-285-2965Ranger-led programs are offered

throughout the year. These educa-tional programs are a great wayto explore the park for schoolgroups, Scout groups andmore.ºFor a schedule, call the parkor visit its Web site atwww.nps.gov/grfa. Individualpasses to the park cost $3 and avehicle pass costs $5.

Shoot the RapidsGreat Falls National Park9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean703-285-2965Whitewater boating is the most

common type of boating at GreatFalls Park, with the use ofwhitewater kayaks and canoes.The section of the Potomac Riverflowing through the park variesfrom moderately easy to extreme.Most boaters are experienced andknow that they boat at their ownrisk. All boaters must enter theriver below the falls in Fisherman’sEddy, between Overlooks 1 and 2,and in AA Gorge. Great Falls Parkis open dailyºfrom 7 a.m. untildark. Individual passes to the parkcost $3 and a vehicle pass costs $5.Visit www.nps.gov/grfa.

Take the Family toGreat FallsGrange Park

9818 Georgetown Pike, Great FallsGreat Falls Grange Park offers

facilities for family fun includingbaseball and softball fields, a pic-nic area with a pavilion and asmall tot lot. The Grange Hall wasbuilt in 1929 and serves as a cen-ter for town events; however it canbe used for weddings, parties and

meetings, as it is a two-story struc-ture with a stage and kitchen. Call703-750-1598.

Stroll ThroughMeadowlarkGardens

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9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court,Vienna

703-255-3631Meadowlark Gardens Regional

Park features open-water ponds,gardens, hiking trails and picnicareas. With its eye-catching land-scape, weddings can be booked atthis park. Visit www.nvrpa.org/parks/meadowlark.

Play Sports atNottoway Park

9601 Courthouse Road, S.W., ViennaNottoway Park features tennis,

basketball and volleyball courts,along with picnic areas and fitnesstrails. A family could easily spendthe whole day here. In September,make sure to mark the calendarfor the Carnival at Nottoway Park,an event sponsored by the Vienna-Tysons Chamber of Commerce.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov.

Lewinsville ParkChain Bridge Road, McLeanLewinsville Park offers a fun and

healthy atmosphere for childrenand adults alike to run and play.Football fields, basketball and ten-nis courts, and hiking and fitnesstrails are available. Playgroundsare available for young children.

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CHESTERBROOK ELEMENTARY1753 Kirby Road, McLean703-714-8200www.fcps.edu/ChesterbrookESGrades: K-6First opened: 1906Enrollment: 536Principal: Robert C. FuquaPTA president: Greg BrandonMcLean High School pyramid, clus-

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FRANKLIN SHERMAN ELEMENTARY6630 Brawner St., McLean703-506-7900www.fcps.edu/FranklinShermanESGrades: preschool and K-6First opened: 1914Enrollment: 376Principal: Dr. Vicki DulingPTA president: Michelle SandlerMcLean High School pyramid, clus-

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HAYCOCK ELEMENTARY6616 Haycock Road, Falls Church703-531-4000www.fcps.edu/HaycockESGrades: K-6Enrollment: 714Principal: Maureen BolandPTA presidents: Samantha WrightMcLean High School pyramid, clus-

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KENT GARDENS ELEMENTARY1717 Melbourne Drive, McLean703-394-5600www.fcps.edu/KentGardensESGrades: K-6First opened: 1958Enrollment: 917Principal: Robyn HookerPTA president: Richard SargentMcLean High School pyramid, clus-

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SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY8201 Lewinsville Road, McLean703-506-3400www.fcps.edu/SpringHillESGrades: K-6Enrollment: 879Principal: Roger VanderhyePTO president: Mary WelchSpecial Programs: ESOL, gifted

and talented program, character educa-tion program, outreach program,business partnership with Save theRainforest, Rising Stars, and SunriseAssisted Living.

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COOPER MIDDLE977 Balls Hill Road, McLean703-442-5800www.fcps.edu/CooperMSGrades: 7-8First opened: 1962Enrollment: 904Principal: Arlene RandallPTA president: Ali RegenSpecial programs: Partial Japa-

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LONGFELLOW MIDDLE2000 Westmoreland St., Falls Church703-533-2600www.fcps.edu/LongfellowMSGrades: 7-8First opened: 1961Enrollment: 1058Principal: Carole KihmPTA president: Wilma BowersSpecial programs: GT, GT-school

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LANGLEY HIGHGrades: 9-12First opened: 1965Enrollment: 2,083Principal: Matthew RagonePTSA presidents: Michelle ShawWeb site: www.fcps.edu/

LangleyHS, www.langleyptsa.orgAddress: 6520 Georgetown Pike,

McLeanPhone number: 703-287-2700SAT Verbal average: 597SAT Math average: 612AYP reading: 98.2 percentAYP math: 92.6 percentEconomically disadvantaged: 1

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GEORGE C. MARSHALL HIGH7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church703-714-5400www.fcps.edu/MarshallHSGrades: 9-12Enrollment: 1325Principal: Jay PearsonPTA President: Malou RennertSAT verbal average: 544Math average: 561AYP reading: 94.7 percentAYP math: 84.8 percentEconomically disadvantaged:

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MCLEAN HIGH1633 Davidson Road, McLean703-714-5700www.fcps.edu/McLeanHSGrades: 9-12First opened: 1955Enrollment: 1768Principal: Dr. Deborah JacksonPTSA president: Susan PerlaSAT verbal average: 583SAT math average: 602AYP reading: 93.1 percentAYP math: 88.7 percentEconomically disadvantaged:

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THURSDAY/JULY 23 Magic Around the World With Fish

the Magish. 2:30 p.m. at the DolleyMadison Library, 1244 Oak RidgeAve., McLean. Storytelling, magic andfun. Age 6-12. 703-356-0770.

Rick Beck Exhibition, 507:30 p.m. atthe Habatat Galleries, 8020 Towers

Crescent Drive, Tysons Corner. Castglass implements and sculpturalgroupings. 703-989-7110 orwww.habatatgalleries.com/va.

FRIDAY/JULY 24“Split Personality” Shane Hines

and the Trance. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E.,Vienna. 703-255-1566. All proceedsfrom the auction will benefit WorldHunger Year’s Artists Against Hungerand Poverty program.www.jamminjava.com.

SATURDAY/JULY 25Civil War Camp for ages 8 to 13, at

Vienna’s historic Freeman House, 131Church St., N.E. 9:15 a.m. to 1:15p.m. “Recruits” will learn about basicsoldiering and camp life. The day willalso include music and games. $30 forTown of Vienna residents, $37.50 forout-of-town participants, includes‘rations’ and a souvenir. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.gov.

Donate Used Books. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Sun Trust Bank, 515 Maple Ave. E.,Vienna. The McLean Branch of theAmerican Association of University

Women will collect used books, CDs,tapes and software for the AAUWUsed Book Sale in Sept. No records ortextbooks. 202-337-2294 orwww.mcleanaauw.org.

Big Tow, 8 p.m. at the Great FallsTavern, 9835 Georgetown Pike, GreatFalls. 703-757-4770.

McLean Orchestra’s KamerataTrio. 6-8 p.m. at the Palladium CivicPlace Green, 1445 Laughlin Ave.,McLean. Free. 703-288-9505.

SUNDAY/JULY 26Gordon Lightfoot, 8 p.m. at the Filene

Center. $40 in-house, $22 lawn. WolfTrap Foundation for the PerformingArts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.

The Adrian Duke Projek. 3 p.m. atthe Alden Theatre, McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 InglesideAve., McLean. Free. 703-790-0123.

Sun and Shade ContainerGardening with Annuals. 4 p.m.Pear Tree Cottage, 130 Maple Ave. E.,Vienna. 703-938-1331 orthepeartreecottage.com.

The Mick Taylor Band (from TheRolling Stones). 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E.,

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MONDAY/JULY 27Trevor Hall CD Release Show, The

Makepeace Brothers and JonahSmith. 8 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566or www.jamminjava.com.

Chris Isaak and Martin Sexton. 8p.m. at the Filene Center. $40 in-house, $25 lawn. Wolf TrapFoundation for the Performing Arts,1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.

TUESDAY, JULY 28Salsa Cinderella. 10:30 a.m. at the

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Fun with Foliage Plants. 7 p.m. PearTree Cottage, 130 Maple Ave. E.,Vienna. 703-938-1331 orthepeartreecottage.com.

Joe Firstman, Charlie Mars, Jennyand Tyler and Brian Wright. 7:30p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave.E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 orwww.jamminjava.com.

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By Kenneth Burchfiel

The Connection

For more than a thousandattendees, the ClaudeMoore Colonial Farm’sMarket Fair was a trip

back in time.The fair, which took place on July

18 and 19, featured food, drinkand entertainment in a colonialsetting. Attractions included pup-pet shows, a wide variety of foodand demonstrations of pottery,spinning and fencing.

“It really does suit all ages,” saidFarm Director Anna Eberly, whosework for the event’s first day in-cluded cutting roast chickens.Some 160 volunteers were ex-pected to attend each day, accord-ing to Eberly.

One of those volunteers was Ver-mont resident Meg Baker, who firstserved at the Market Fair when shewas 10.

“It’s a great place for kids,” Bakersaid. She attended with her 3-year-old son Asa and her 3-month-oldson Toby. Asa had asked her before-hand, “Are we going to the fair? Arewe going to the fair?”

Baker used to work at the ClaudeMoore farmhouse during MarketFair events. After 22 years, she said,“There are a lot more people com-ing.”

THE CLAUDE MOORE COLO-NIAL FARM is located in McLeannear CIA headquarters. It demon-strates the lifestyle of a low-incomefamily in the year 1771, accordingto its Web site. The market fair runsonly three times a year. The nextevent will take place on the thirdweekend of October.

Andrew Stoddard visited the fairwith his 18-month-old daughter,Emily. Stoddard said that he hasattended “every single one” sincethe mid-1990s, and plans to attendnext year as well. He and hisdaughter sampled the sausage,beef jerky, pickled egg and meat pieavailable on the first day of theevent.

“It’s nice to see a lot of peoplehere,” said Stoddard. After ClaudeMoore began advertising the event,he said, the attendance levels in-creased.

The Market Fair began in 1982with fewer booths and no food,

according to Eberly. Since then, shesaid, “It’s really expanded.” Al-though weather can be a difficultfactor, “everything runs prettysmoothly,” Eberly said.

Many of those who helped outat the fair wore handmade periodclothing. Volunteer jobs rangedfrom food preparation to actingand shop keeping, with both chil-dren and the elderly assisting.

Arminda Pappas visited on thefirst day of the fair, which allowsher “to get an idea of how peopleused to live,” she said. She enjoyedseeing the volunteers in their pe-

Claude Moore Farm offers food,entertainment in colonial style.

Market Fair Brings 1771 to Life

riod dress and got a taste of colo-nial food.

ONE AREA OF THE FAIR fea-tured a pottery exhibition. RudyTucker, who makes wood-firedstoneware, enjoyed demonstratinghis craft to the fair audience. Al-though he also works as a sales-man for his art, that “gets kind ofboring for me,” Tucker said.

The potter has featured his workat other colonial locations, includ-ing Poplar Forest, one of ThomasJefferson’s homes, and MountVernon.

The Italian Equilibrist Signora Bella walks the slackropewhile playing the flute.

Kelly Winn and Helen Miller demonstrate the art ofswordsmanship in the 18th century.

Rachel and Ingrid Summers guide a young visitor in theprocess of carding wool.

The Market area featured a large area for cooking and dining.

Farm Director Anna Eberly cuts roast chickens for guests to eat. The fair boasted anumber of dining options.

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A sign outside the fairgroundscalled the event “A time when Citi-zens can … put aside the routine

Chores and Cares of Life.” Thatmay have been one of Eberly’smotives for putting on the Market

Fair.“We like for everyone to be

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A variety of religious organiza-tions are active in the McLean area.To submit faith notes and an-nouncements, or submit changes tothis list, e-mail [email protected]

Capital Church 10233Leesburg Pike, Vienna 703-757-1200. Sunday services begin at 10a.m. Prayer meetings on Tuesdayat 7 p.m. Visitwww.capitalchurch.net.

Charity Baptist Church1328 Springhill Road, McLean,703-893-2177. Sunday school is at9:30 a.m. Sunday worship is at10:45 a.m. Youth groups meet onSundays at 6 p.m.

Chesterbrook United Meth-odist Church 1711 Kirby Road,McLean, VA 22101, 703-356-7100. Worship service is at 11 a.m.Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. foradults and 11 a.m. for children.Pastor James Simmons.

Visit www.chesterbrookumc.org

Holy TransfigurationMelkite Greek CatholicChurch 8501 Lewinsville Road,McLean, 703-734-9566. SundayOrthros occurs at 9:15 a.m. DivineLiturgy on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday Vespers, a Greek MelkiteCatholic Rite, is at 6 p.m. Visitwww.holytransfiguration.org.

Immanuel PresbyterianChurch 1125 Savile Lane,McLean, 703-356-3042. Worshipservices begin at 9 and 11:15 a.m.Sundays, with Church School forall ages at 10:10 a.m. A MorningHour for children for children 3years old through second gradetakes place during the early ser-vice, as well as nursery carethroughout the morning. Visitwww.ipcmclean.org.

Langley Hill Friends Meet-ing - 6410 Georgetown Pike,McLean, 703-442-8394. Tempo-rarily meeting at Sidwell FriendsUpper School, located at 3825Wisconsin Ave., N.W. in Washing-ton, D.C. until renovations arecompleted in McLean. Sunday ser-vice is at 10 a.m. Visitwww.quaker.org/langleyhill.

Lewinsville PresbyterianChurch - 1724 Chain BridgeRoad, McLean, 703-356-7200.Sunday Worship is at 8:30 and 11a.m., and at 10 a.m. in the sum-mer, June 19-Sept. 11. Child careis provided. Church school is at9:45 a.m. Visit

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McLean Baptist Church -1367 Chain Bridge Road, McLean,703-356-8080. Sunday worship isat 8:45 and 11 a.m. Education forall ages at 9:45 a.m. Visitwww.mcleanbaptist.org.

McLean Bible Church - 8925Leesburg Pike, Vienna. P.O. Box9300, McLean, VA 22102. 703-790-5590; 703-7702939 (TTY).Services are Saturday at 6:30 p.m.and Sunday at 9 and 10:45 a.m.and 12:30 p.m. 10:45 a.m. ser-vices include sign interpretation.Frontline services are Sunday at5:30 p.m., in the main auditoriumand with sign interpretation, and7:30 p.m. in the Smith Center. Thesenior pastor is Lon Solomon. Thechurch was established in 1965.Visit www.mcleanbible.org.

McLean PresbyterianChurch – 1020 Balls Hill Road,McLean, 703-821-0800. Sundayservices are at 9:15 and 11 a.m.Programs include Mom’s Day Out,MOPs (mothers of preschoolers)and teaching ESL. Visitwww.mcleanpres.org.

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Providence Baptist Church- 8980 Brook Road, McLean, 703-893-5330. Sunday worship is at 10a.m. Around 350 to 400 peopleattend this church weekly. Estab-lished in 1951. Visitwww.providencetoday.org.

St. Dunstan’s EpiscopalChurch - 1830 Kirby Road,McLean, 703-356-7533. Sundayservices are at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m.Children’s play group for childrenup to age 3 meets on Friday at10:30 a.m. Visitwww.stdunstans.net. Rev. StephenShepherd, rector.

St. John’s Catholic Church- 6420 Linway Terrace, McLean,703-356-7916. Saturday Massesare at 8:15 a.m. and Vigil mass at5 p.m. Sunday Masses are at 7:30,9 and 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Visitwww.stjohncatholicmclean.org.

St. Luke’s Catholic Church- 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean,703-356-1255. Saturday Mass is at5:30 p.m., and Sunday Masses areat 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. Visitwww.saintlukemclean.org.

St. John’s EpiscopalChurch - 6715 Georgetown Pike,McLean, VA 22101, 703-356-4902. Church school and adulteducation are at 10:15 a.m. Activi-ties are as announced in the sum-mer. The Holy Eucharist is cel-ebrated every Sunday at 9 a.m.and on the first and third Sundaysof the month at 11:15 a.m. On thesecond and fourth Sundays, HolyMorning Prayer is celebrated at11:15 a.m. Children’s service at 9a.m. each Sunday. Visitwww.stjohnsmclean.org.

Temple Rodef Shalom- 2100Westmoreland St., Falls Church,703-532-2217. Visitwww.templerodefshalom.org forseasonal times.

Trinity United MethodistChurch - 1205 Dolley MadisonBlvd., McLean, 703-356-3312.Sunday services are at 8:30 and10:30 a.m. with church school at9:30 a.m, and a praise service at 5p.m. Eucharist and healing serviceis at noon on Wednesday. Thechurch has around 950 members.Visit www.umtrinity.org.

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Shiloh Baptist Church -8310 Turning Leaf Lane, McLean,703-893-8982. Bible study at 6:30p.m. on Wednesdays and at9:30a.m. on Sunday. Sunday ser-vice is at 11 a.m. Visitwww.sbcmclean.org.

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A fatal car accident took the be-loved son of Dr. James andCaroline Planicka. Greg was agraduate of Langley High School(1983) where he excelled in Track& Field as well as academically.Greg also coached Cross Countryat Langley.

He graduated from University ofRichmond with honors. He re-ceived his Juris Doctor fromRichmond’s TC Williams School ofLaw where he was editor of Law

Review. Greg’s studies in Environ-mental Law led him to become aDirector at the National Environ-mental Policy Institute. Greg alsoworked as an investment counse-lor with Prudential.

Greg’s Generous heart, unfailingsense of humor and courage areheld in the loving memory of hisparents, his sisters, Sam Woodardand Juliet Adams, and his brotherMichael Planicka. He will bedeeply missed by his many friends,brothers in law and seven adoringnieces and nephews.

May God grant him peace a joyin Heaven.

James GregoryPlanicka Dies

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McLean Man Diesin Crash

McLean resident James Planicka, 44, died in asingle-vehicle crash in Loudoun on Sunday, July 12.

According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office,at about 4:21 p.m., Planicka was traveling west onLenah Run Circle in southern Loudoun when he lostcontrol of his car and drove off the right side of theroad. The car hit a tree and rolled several times, andPlanicka, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejectedand died at the scene.

The Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the acci-dent.

Shooting Victim DiesThe victim from the shooting that occurred in the

7600 block of Lisle Avenue on Tuesday, July 14 hasdied. Hillary E. Bradford, 36, of 5911 ChesterbrookRoad in McLean, was pronounced dead on Friday,July 10 around 2 p.m. This is the 7th homicide inFairfax County this year.

A police barricade that began on Tuesday, July 14ended after a 24-hour stand-off. Officers respondedto the 7700 block of Fisher Drive around 6:38 p.m.on July 14 for a noise violation. They located a 36-year-old woman lying outside with an apparentwound to the upper body. She was transported toInova Fairfax Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

An investigation determined the victim went to ahome in the 7600 block of Lisle Avenue and an argu-ment erupted over domestic issues. They were out-side when the man allegedly shot the woman in theupper body and fled into his house. Officers and sup-port units quickly established a perimeter.

Throughout the next several hours, officers fromthe Crisis Negotiations Team made contact withpeople inside the house and tried to have the occu-

Week in McLean

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the Fairfax County Public Library willbe held at the Tysons-Pimmit Libraryat 3:30 p.m. The library is located at7584 Leesburg Pike (Rte. 7), in FallsChurch. Join us for Board and Officerelections, and to hear about the plansfor the upcoming 35th season ofConcerts at the Alden.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29The monthly peer support group for

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6:30-8 p.m in the conference roomof the Tysons-Pimmit Hills RegionalLibrary, 7684 Leesburg Pike, FallsChurch, VA. This group is co-sponsored by Voice of the Faithful-Northern Virginia affiliate and meetson the last Wednesday of everymonth. Free. Confidential. Noregistration required. For informationor directions, contact Ellen Radday at703-538-6128.

SATURDAY, AUG. 1The Friends of the W&OD 10K

race will take place at 6:30 p.m. inVienna. The race is presented by the

Arlington Cooperation Foundationand will run along the W&OD Trailfrom Ayr Hill Road to Hunter MilRoad and back. The event willcontinue its tradition as a “green”race with exhibits fromenvironmental organizationsincluding the Green Spring MasterGardeners, League of Women Votersof the Fairfax Area, the PotomacAppalachian Trail Club and theNorthern Virginia Regional ParkAuthority. Registration for the race isnow open atwww.marathoncharitypartners.org/friends.

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pants exit voluntarily. Some time in the early eveningof Wednesday, July 15, communications ceased be-tween the occupants of the house and police. Thiscreated concern for the welfare of everyone inside,so around 6:30 p.m., a team of SWAT officers forcedentry into the house and located the suspect, a 44-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy inside. Thewoman and child were unharmed; the suspect, JohnValentini, 44, of 7633 Lisle Avenue, suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the upper body and wastransported to Inova Fairfax Hospital. At 4:12 a.m.on Thursday, July 16, Valentini was pronounced dead.

The Fairfax County Police Department wants tothank every resident who was affected by the policepresence in the community.

McLean House FireFairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units

responded to a house fire Wednesday, July 15, 2009,at approximately 6:15 a.m., in the McLean area ofFairfax County. The single-family home is located at1463 Kirby Road.

Firefighters encountered fire and smoke comingfrom the front of the garage upon arrival. The fireextended into the walls of the home and up and intothe eaves of the two-story home. Firefighters broughtthe bulk of the fire under control in approximately30 minutes. It took firefighters over an hour to seekout and extinguish several pockets of fire inside thewalls. Occupants were alerted by sounding smokealarms and escaped unharmed. Four occupants havebeen displaced, three adults and one child. Red Crosswas not needed. There were no injuries.

Damage is estimated at $200,000.According to fire investigators, the fire was acci-

dental. Spontaneous combustion of linseed oil soakedrags in the garage caused the fire.


Sports

By Mark Giannotto

The Connection

Generally speaking,sports at any levelbreak down into justa few different

storylines. There are the magicalunderdog stories that draw com-parisons to David beating Goliath.Or the opposite, more predictableresult, in which a favored side winsjust like it was supposed to.

But a third and compelling talein sports has come to define thehigh school sports scene of theMcLean, Great Falls and Vienna ar-eas this past school year. Part David,part Goliath, it is the team thatclaims “Nobody believed in us” and usesthat perceived slight to come together for achampionship season.

Heading into their perspective seasons,the Oakton football team, the Langley boys’lacrosse team and the Oakton girls’ basket-ball team embodied this statement, the no-tion that outsiders considered them inferior.It is a belief that defined their runs to North-ern Region championships.

Oakton Football,Fall 2008

As the beginning of the 2008 NorthernVirginia football season dawned last fall,Oakton football coach Joe Thompson wasat a crossroads. The end of the 2007 sea-son had been an ugly one, with the Cou-gars losing their final regular seasongame in a one-point loss to Herndon thatknocked them out of the playoffs.

Thirteen wins and a Virginia AAANorthern Region title — Oakton’s firstsince 2005 — it’s safe to say the Cougarsused the past season’s disappointmentsto their advantage. The highlight of theyear came in the regional finals againstConcorde District rival Chantilly.

Chantilly had given Oakton its loneregular-season loss, a 17-15 defeat, ear-lier in the year, but the Cougars wouldleave no doubt in the title game. Oaktonstormed to an early lead and cruised to a52-14 victory.

“When I started this season with mycoaching goals and my coaching staff, wesaid that wins and losses don’t matter.We just wanted our program back,” saidhead coach Joe Thompson. Oakton lost

in the AAA state semifinals to Oscar SmithHigh School. “We just wanted the seasonto be one of pride and one of commitmentwhere you play with passion and heart.”

The team was led on offense by star quar-terback Chris Coyer and senior captain andlinebacker Jack Tyler on the defensive sideof the ball.

Oakton Girls’Basketball,Winter 2009

It wasn’t as if coach Fred Priester andthe Oakton girls’ basketball programwere nobodies on the Northern Region

girls’ basketball circuit heading into this sea-son. Priester, the all-Connection coach ofthe year this past winter, had led the Cou-gars to two regional titles in the previouseight seasons, including a state title gameappearance in 2001.

But with this year’s team relying on twofreshmen and two sophomores to be keycontributors and a lineup devoid of anybody

The Langley boys’ lacrosse team celebrates the program’s first-ever statechampionship.

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Defying Perceived OddsImprobable titleruns define localhigh schoolsports scene.

The filled-to-the-brim Langley crowdcheers on the Saxon boys’ lacrosse teamduring their state title game.

6-feet or taller, there’s little doubtfew gave Oakton much of a chance.

And yet, when March rolledaround, the Cougars were playingfor a state championship and a per-fect 31-0 season. Led by senior cap-tain Erin McGartland, sophomoresharpshooter Zora Stephenson andemerging freshman Caroline Coyer,the Cougars showed the doubtersthat whatever they lacked inathleticism could be made up forwith a knack for getting hot frombehind the 3-point line and a lot ofheart.

Oakton’s season ended with a 71-61 loss in the state finals to Prin-cess Anne, but not before endingthe year with a remarkable 30-1record and a third region title forPriester. With most of their key con-tributors back again next year, theCougars could be just as good nextyear.

“Everybody doubted them exceptthemselves and me,” said Priester,of the region rumblings throughoutthe season that the Cougars were

bound to fall back to earth as the wins keptpiling up. People said we’re too small andtoo slow, but we’re 30-1 and people shouldremember that.”

Langley Boys’Lacrosse

It took Langley boys’ lacrosse coachEarl Brewer seven tries to finally win aAAA Northern Region lacrosse title, soonce he accomplished the feat this pastspring, he made sure to take full advan-tage of it.

The Saxons took home the AAA statetitle, defeating defending state champChantilly, 4-3, in overtime. Langley (21-1) completed a picture-perfect 10-0postseason, winning the Liberty Districttournament finals over Madison, a teamthat, during the regular season, hadhanded the Saxons their only defeat,before eventually capturing theprogram’s first region title with a cham-pionship game win over Robinson.

A spectacular on field Saxon celebra-tion followed the score, which gave Lan-gley its first-ever state crown at the ex-pense of the defending state championChantilly team.

“I love these players and I love thisteam,” said Brewer, who was hoistedonto the shoulders of Saxon defendersThomas Robinson and Trevor Shafranduring the emotional, post-game cel-ebration. “I can’t say enough aboutthem. They’re just great kids and under-stand what [this accomplishment]means.”

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Send School Notes [email protected] is Friday.

Seven Fairfax County PublicSchools (FCPS) graduates from theclass of 2009 have been named winners ofcollege-sponsored scholarships by the Na-tional Merit Scholarship Corporation(NMSC). Recipients of college-sponsoredscholarships from the NMSC, with theirprobable career fields in parentheses, are:

❖ Joseph Huchette of Herndon HighSchool (engineering), National Merit RiceUniversity Scholarship.

❖ Athreya Tata of McLean High School(neurosurgery), National Merit OberlinCollege Scholarship.

❖ Brian Pang of Thomas Jefferson HighSchool for Science and Technology(TJHSST) (economics), National MeritVanderbilt University Scholarship.

❖ Rishi Iyengar of TJHSST (medical re-search), National Merit Vanderbilt Univer-sity Scholarship.

❖ Debjani Saha of TJHSST (neuro-science), National Merit New York Univer-sity Scholarship.

❖ Michael Sanders of TJHSST (militaryservice), National Merit University of Okla-homa Scholarship.

❖ Rutger Schneider of TJHSST (computerscience), National Merit Rensselaer Poly-technic Institute Scholarship.

College-sponsored Merit Scholarshipsprovide between $500 and $2,000 annu-ally for up to four years of undergraduatestudy at the institution financing the schol-arship. Nationwide, approximately 8,300students have won Merit Scholarshipawards in 2009.

Laura Anne Bell of Vienna received anOutstanding Student Award in educationaladministration as The University ofScranton recognized the academic achieve-ment of master’s degree and doctoral gradu-ates at its post-baccalaureate commence-ment ceremony held on campus.

Lauren Taggart Wasson, daughter ofChip and Ginny Taggart of McLean and a1996 graduate of McLean High School, wasawarded Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degreefrom the Columbia University College ofPhysicians and Surgeons on May 20. Shewas elected to the Alpha Omega AlphaMedical Honor Society and the Gold Hu-manism Society, and she received theGlasgow-Rubin Achievement Award forwomen graduating in the top 10% of theirclass, the Drs. Robert A. Savitt and GeorgeH. McCormack Award for medical skill, con-sideration, understanding, and compassion,and the Edward T. Bello, M.D. ListeningAward for the art of listening to patients,colleagues and self in practicing medicine.In 2004, Lauren was awarded a Masters inPublic Health (M.P.H.) degree from JohnsHopkins University. She and her husband,Baxter Wasson, will continue to reside inManhattan where he is a Director in theGlobal Markets Structuring group atDeutsche Bank and she is a Resident inthe Department of Medicine at New YorkPresbyterian-Columbia University MedicalCenter.

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However, I was disappointed. I hadalready booked two post-chemotherapymedical appointments (per doctor’sorders) and in my mind, I was sort of fin-ished with what I hoped to be the mostdifficult and challenging part of my treat-ment. Now I had to reschedule my postchemo CT Scan and my every-three-week-post-chemo appointment with myoncologist as well. Instead of being “fi-nished” on July 14, I am now not “fi-nished” until July 31 (the next availableappointment with my oncologist), 17 daysafter the original appointment was sched-uled; an appointment during which mypost chemo future would be discussed, aswould my potential participation in astudy and all manner of other words tothe wise.

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Bari Levingston, president, at 703-748-6068.1028 Duchess Drive, McLean, VA 22102.

Friends of McLean Community CenterThis group raises money and provides support

for programs to enhance the MCC. Open, publicmeetings take place monthly. Call 703-790-0123.

Friends of Pleasant Grove ChurchVolunteers preserve and maintain an historic

church on Lewinsville Road in McLean. The churchbuilding is leased to the public for meetings, con-certs and art exhibits. Call Joan Jewett, presidentat 703-893-9075.

Georgetown Pike AssociationThe association preserves the character and in-

tegrity of Georgetown Pike, once a buffalo trailalong the Potomac River, now a two-lane roadbetween Route 7 in Great Falls and Route 123 inMcLean. The pike, 13 miles long, was Virginia’sfirst scenic byway. This winding, shady, historicroad is the home of residences, schools, churchesand horse farms in McLean and Great Falls. CallJohn Adams, president, at 703-893-8573.

McLean Art SocietyP.O. Box 7724, McLean VA 22106. Meetings take

place on the fourth Friday of each month at 10 a.m.at the McLean Community Center. Meetings usu-ally consist of lectures and art demonstrations.Annual dues are $25. The society meets Septem-ber through June. Visit www.mcleanartsociety.org.

McLean Chamber of CommerceThe Chamber of Commerce, located at 1437 Balls

Hill Road, promotes the business community’s inter-ests in McLean and continues to promote McLean tomake it the best place to live, work and shop. Thevisitor center at the McLean Government Center of-fers maps, nonprofit information and McLeanhandbooks. The public is welcome to come for infor-mation. Call Frank McGovern, chairman of the board,at 703-356-5424. Visit www.mcleanchamber.org.

McLean Citizens AssociationFounded in 1914, the McLean Citizens Associa-

tion, “the voice of McLean,” has celebrated its 90thyear of preserving the quality of life. In lieu of atown council, it provides a forum for McLean resi-dents to address civic issues. The associationsupports excellence in education, protection of resi-dential areas from commercial development,prudent taxation and spending policies, safe streetsand highways, protection and preservation of the

environment and the planting and maintenanceof trees. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. on the firstWednesday of every month except August at theMcLean Community Center. Annual membershipdues are $15 per member. Write to P.O. Box 273,McLean, VA 22101, or call Rob Jackson, president,at 703-556-9160. Visit www.mcleancitizens.org

McLean Citizens FoundationFormed by the McLean Citizens Association, the

McLean Citizens Foundation makes grants for capi-tal purchases to McLean charities. Recentbeneficiaries include Friends of McLean Central Park,SHARE Inc., Alzheimers Family Day Center, OldFirehouse Teen Center and Falls Church-McLeanChildren’s Center, as well as other educational andcivic projects. Meetings are the third Thursday of themonth at the McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Ave., McLean. E-mail Trish Butler, presidentat [email protected]. Visitwww.mcleancitizensfoundation.org.

McLean Community CenterOpened in 1975, the McLean Community Cen-

ter serves an area of 25 square miles with morethan 60,000 residents of Dranesville Small DistrictOne, a special tax district in the center of McLean.Programs include classes and activities for adultsand senior citizens, youth activities, visual andperforming arts, the Alden Theatre, the OldFirehouse Teen Center, special events such asMcLean Day and cooperative programs with theEmerson Gallery/McLean Project for the Arts. Call703-790-0123, 703-827-8255 (TTY) or 703-790-9223 (Alden Theatre Box Office). The center islocated at 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Visitwww.mcleancenter.org

McLean Historical SocietyMeets monthly September through June at the

McLean Community Center, for refreshments anda program about local history. Call 703-790-0123.

McLean Land ConservancyThis group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

dedicated to the preservation of open land andgreen space in the McLean area. Call AdrienneWhyte at 703-241-1095. P.O. Box 224, McLean VA22101.

McLean Little LeagueMcLean Little League has a softball program for

girls and boys ages 7-15. League offers softballplayers regular season games, training clinics,postseason tournament play and fall ball. The LittleLeague also offers baseball for boys and girls ages5-12. Call 703-356-2695. Visit www.mcleanll.com.

McLean Newcomers ClubThe McLean Newcomers Club, founded in 1969,

is open to both new and longtime residents. It fos-ters new friendships and provides opportunities forsocializing while welcoming new arrivals to thecommunity with monthly luncheons, coffees, toursand activities. Meets on the third Wednesday of themonth, location as announced. Access the Web siteat geocities.com/mcleannewcomers or [email protected].

McLean Planning CommitteeThis advisory group supports the interests of the

Community Business Center in McLean. It includesfour representatives and four alternates from eachof four stakeholders: downtown landowners, theMcLean Chamber of Commerce, the McLean Citi-zens Association and surrounding neighborhoodassociations. The MPC meets the third Wednesdayof each month, 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Commu-nity Center. E-mail [email protected], or writeto MPC, P.O. Box 273, McLean, VA 22101.

McLean Project for the ArtsMPA provides education in the visual arts

through exhibitions, classes, tours and lectures atthree galleries at the McLean Community Center.The group raises money for lectures, exhibits andlessons in the Susan B. DuVal Art Studio, whereclasses are provided by MPA and the CorcoranCollege of Art + Design. The Museum Shops Holi-day Collection on the weekend after Thanksgivingbrings goods from many different museums to besold as a fund-raiser for MPA. In the spring, a ben-efit takes place in a local home. MPA exhibits arefree and open to the public Tuesday through Fri-day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, 1-5 p.m., at theCommunity Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean,second floor. Call 703-790-1953 or Visitwww.mpart.org

McLean Revitalization CorporationA corporation formed to further the revitaliza-

tion of the McLean Community Business Center(CBC), MRC is governed by a board of directorswith two members each from the McLean CitizensAssociation, McLean Landowners Association,McLean Chamber of Commerce and SurroundingCitizens Association. The revitalization effort seeksto improve the appearance and ambiance of theCBC, enhance pedestrian access, improve trafficflow and safety, promote balanced land use andencourage public/private partnerships. Write toMRC, P.O. Box 8303, McLean, VA 22106.

McLean TreesAn independent foundation affiliated with the

McLean Citizens Association that collects and re-cycles newspapers and magazines at CooperMiddle School, the committee invests the proceedsin the purchase, planting and maintenance of treesand shrubs to beautify and conserve green spacein McLean. Call Eric Simpson, chairman, at 571-232-5762.

McLean Youth Athletics Inc.Since 1963, MYA has been an organization dedi-

cated to the development of leadership, characterand athletic skills through team sports for youngpeople within the community. It sponsors houseleagues and travel teams in sports such as soccer,basketball, lacrosse, track and field, football,cheerleading, wrestling, volleyball, softball, rugbyand field hockey. Visit www.myathletics.org or e-mail Joel Stillman, president, [email protected]

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