See What's Happening this Week at McLean Community Center

See what's happening this Thanksgiving week at McLean Community Center!

Concert @ The Alden Music Friends Concerts at The Alden
The Premier Showcase for Great Chamber Music in Northern Virginia
Young Soloists Recital
Sunday, Nov. 27, 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

This free classical music series, now in its 41st season, features professional musicians who have won international recognition for their artistry. The series also includes Young Soloists Recitals that showcase the talents of local school-age musicians.

Featuring: (Schedule Subject to Change)
Adrian Cheung, 11, is in the 7th grade, and studies piano with Oxana Titova.
Emily Kassab, 15, is in the 10th grade, and studies violin with Rhonda Cole. Trio Giusto (formed in Fall 2015) Jasper de Boor, 15, studies violin with Rhonda Cole; Romain-Olivier Gray, 13, studies cello with David Hardy; and Kevin Wang, 15, studies piano with Nancy O'Neill Breth.

Cosponsored by the Music Friends of the Fairfax County Public Library and The Alden.

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Here's To Holiday Shopping

McLean Holiday Crafts Show
Friday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: $5; free for children age 12 or younger
Good for all 3 days!
Come join us for our 34th year! The show features 70 fine artisans from across the country (video). This highly regarded, juried show features fiber arts, wood, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, glass, holiday decor, fashion, items for children, gourmet foods, paper art, photography, sculpture, paintings and more!

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Holiday Happenings

Register for these upcoming holiday classes.

Totally Last Minute Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen
There really is plenty of time to make meaningful, heartfelt holiday gifts from the kitchen. Learn about and make a huge variety of gifts, including recipes for: Infused Oils and Vinegars * Flavored Sugars * Fruit Butters * Jams, Jellies and Marmalades * Pickled Peppers * Quick Breads * Yeast Breads * Spice Rubs and Blends * Homemade Marinades * Soup and Chili Kits * Bath Salts and Soaks. A light meal will be served. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.
1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents.
1264.216 M, 12/12 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
1265.216 M, 12/12 7-10 p.m.

Kids' Holiday Treats
Kids will make and take home classic and delicious holiday treats! Viennese Coffee Balls * White Chocolate Almond Bark * Holiday Mint Patties * Peanut Butter Cups * Caramel Corn * Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels with Holiday Sprinkles. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.
8-12 years
1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $55/$45 MCC district residents.
1244.216 M, 12/12 4:15-6:15 p.m.

Mini Doodlers Winter Break Camp
Children develop their creativity through lessons carefully designed to ignite their imaginations and develop skills. Using real artists' materials, including watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, creative tools and more, your child will create truly unique masterpieces. Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff. Class location: Susan B. DuVal Art Studio at MCC.

3-6 years
3 lessons @ 3 hrs, $106/$96 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $20, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.
6328.216 Tu-Th, 12/27-12/29 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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