2021 WINTER-SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE
WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO The McLean Community Center (MCC) was built and is funded by residents of Greater McLean for their use through a real estate tax surcharge, the result of a 1970 bond referendum (Small District 1A-Dranesville). Center facilities include the 383-seat Alden Theatre, the McLean Project for the Arts galleries, the Susan B. DuVal Art Studio, meeting and conference rooms, a rehearsal studio, a multipurpose classroom and catering kitchen. Local open clubs and organizations use the Center for their monthly meetings with a nominal charge. Center facilities may be rented for private functions such as business conferences, receptions, parties and recitals. District residents and businesses pay reduced fees. Registrations for McLean Youth Athletics and McLean Little League activities are regularly held at the Center, and information on their activities is always available. The Center also operates the award-winning Old Firehouse Center, located at 1440 Chain Bridge Rd. in downtown McLean.
We’re Here for You in 2021 As our motto affirms, McLean Community Center (MCC) is “The Center of It All.” MCC serves as a constant for this community. As we enter a new year with all the unknowns it will bring, you can be sure of one thing—we will be here to serve you. The Community Center and the Old Firehouse Center facilities are open, and the MCC Governing Board and staff have implemented a variety of measures to ensure the health and safety of visitors. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been a challenge in many ways; however, we remain committed to offering our patrons enriching programs and services, both virtually and in-person. Keeping healthy is made easier when you have the information you need to make good decisions. Our annual Be Fit McLean health fair will return in January in a virtual format. Tune in to find out the latest science on several health-related topics and learn about preventive practices you can take to ensure more vibrant health for you and your family. We are also concerned with the health of our earth. Join us for McLean Celebrates Earth Day 2021 in April, where you can participate in a unique outdoor environmental action event to reduce, reuse, recycle. All you will have to do is drive through our parking lot! After completing a successful series of acclaimed Drive-Thru Drama performances, The Alden’s staff is busy planning events for the winter and spring sessions, all with your safety in mind. Please check the website for more information as it becomes available. Please take time to read through this guide and consider joining us online or in-person for a class or activity this winter or spring. On behalf of the MCC Governing Board and staff, I wish you and your family a Happy & Healthy 2021.
George Sachs Executive Director McLean Community Center
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