McClean Community Center Announces Upcoming Events

Are you enjoying the long summer days? MCC has both indoor and outdoor activities to enrich your summer. Check our Website for full listings at http://www.mcleancenter.org/.

Our Favorite Library is Reopening

Dolley Madison Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Saturday, July 9
1244 Oak Ridge Ave. 10 a.m. Free

After months of renovation, the Dolley Madison Library, a branch of the Fairfax County Public Library located adjacent to MCC, is reopening Saturday.

The completely renovated building, which incorporates a variety of environmentally-friendly design features, has been modernized and expanded an additional 8,400 square feet. It includes additional study and conference room space and 24 public access computers.

The festivities will include performances by the Northern Virginia Hammer Dulcimer group, magical storyteller Steve Kissell and Dolley Madison interpreter Margie Schoenberg.

For more information, call the library at (703)-356-0770, TTY: 711 or see the Website.

Step Back to the '40s

The USA Canteen in Concert
Sunday, July 10 5 p.m. McLean Central Park
Free

Hop into your DeLorean and take a ride back in time. Take a tour of music from the last century at our Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park. These free concerts take place in McLean Central Park Sundays in July at 5 p.m.

On Sunday, July 10, we welcome The USA Canteen. Let the good times roll with a jumpin' big band, dazzling vocalists, swing dancers and more. The lovely "Andrews Sisters" vocal trio bring the magic of the 1940's!

Watch The USA Canteen.

For more information, call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit the Alden Theatre's Website. You can see the full series of concerts on our Website.

McLean Community Players present
Joseph and the Amazing® Technicolor Dreamcoat
Fridays, July 15, 22, 29 at 8 p.m.
Saturdays, July 16, 23, 30 at 8 p.m.
Sundays, July 17, 24 at 3 p.m.
$19 adults/$17 seniors and students

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the enduringly popular musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is coming to the Alden Theatre this July.

The McLean Community Players will perform this family-friendly musical based on the Biblical tale of the "coat of many colors." With its universal themes and engaging music, it has been a favorite since its Broadway opening in 1982.

Get your tickets today! To purchase tickets, call the box office at (703) 790-9223, TTY: 711, come in person or purchase them online.

For more information, please see our Website.

The Friends of the McLean Community Center organization has named Joann Berkson the recipient of its 2011 "Friend in Deed" award.

Berkson has served as the president of the Friends of MCC organization for four years. In that time, she has been instrumental in increasing the group's involvement in Center initiatives.

Berkson is the eighteenth person to receive this recognition "with gratitude for outstanding leadership and support of the McLean Community Center."

She received a plaque at the Friends meeting on June 6. In addition, a plaque with her name will be added to the "Friend in Deed" wall in the Center's main lobby.

Fun with OFTC

Theme Park Wednesdays
Through August 17
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
$60-$80/$50-$70 district residents

Does your rising 5th through 9th grader want the challenge of whitewater rafting or the excitement of visiting a favorite theme park?

The Old Firehouse Teen Center (OFTC) has the perfect solution! Theme Park Wednesday trips run every Wednesday through mid-August. Destinations include Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion and Massanutten Indoor Waterpark.

For more information, call OFTC at 703-448-8336 (TEEN), TTY: 711, or visit our Website.

More Summer Fun...
Introduce your child to a brand new activity or build on an existing interest this summer. Check out these great opportunities:

Ages 3-5
Mad Science-The World Around Us
Children will see how light and color interact, learn about energy and motion and even explore the animal kingdom with worms, fins, feathers and fur! Each day includes fun hands-on experiments! Instructor: Mad Science staff.

5 lessons @ 2 hrs $294/$245 district residents
1022.111 M-F, 7/11-7/15, 4-6 p.m.

Ages 6-9
Pop Star Dance Fun Week
Be a part of the latest craze, learning beginner style dances choreographed to your favorite pop stars! We'll teach you the moves to dance on stage like Justin Beiber,
Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift or the Jonas Brothers! The culmination of this camp is the showcase on the final day of camp. Family and friends will marvel at what you have learned in one short week! Come ready to rock! Instructor: Joy of Dance staff.

5 lessons @ 3 hrs, $365/$270 district residents
1591.111 M-F, 7/11-7/15, 1-4 p.m.

Ages 8-11
Flip-out! MPA Summer Art Camp
Enjoy a week of cartooning, flip books and comics! Bring your imaginations and any special characters you have developed. We will review the history of animation and storyboarding, learn new techniques, and use a variety of materials to develop and present our ideas in exciting new forms.

5 days @ 2.5 hrs, $165/$150 district residents
6213.111 M-F, 7/11-7/15, 1-3:30 p.m.

Get Your Teens Cooking & Fishing
Unique Camps for Ages 11- 18

Fish and Explore Camp
This camp is structured around elements that naturally excite children such as animals, water and a little dirt! Students will walk away from a week of Fish & Explore with core knowledge of fish species, rods, reels, line, lures and terminal tackle, watercraft, casting, knot tying and outdoor safety.

11-17 years (must be 11 years old by the start of this program)
5 lessons @ 8 hrs, $495/$450 McLean district residents.
1802.111 M-F, 7/25-7/29 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Culinary Techniques for Teens
Students prepare a meal and then dine on what they have made. Monday: French Onion Soup · Stuffed Chicken Legs · Risotto · Blanched Green Beans w/Balsamic Glaze · Apple Crisp. Tuesday: Focaccia · Roasted Vegetable Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette · Chicken Pot Pies · Pecan Tassies. Wednesday: Homemade French Bread · Lyonnaisse Steak & Potatoes · Devil's Food Cake. Thursday: Cream of Vegetable Soup w/Bread Twists · Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Strudel · Fresh Tomato Sauce · Honey Mousse w/Sugar Cookies. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.

15-18 years, 4 lessons @ 3 hrs $305/$255 district residents
1253.111 M-Th, 7/18-7/21 5:30-8:30 p.m.

 

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