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Forty Fairfax County public schools — including Kent Gardens Elementary School for the first time and Longfellow Middle School for the second time — have been recognized by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on...

McLean high school senior, Vachel Thevenot, will have his second full-length novel published on December 23. It might make a nice holiday gift for the science fiction fans in your life.The new book, The Shades, is about is a a mysterious boy without a face who...

Looking for photos with Santa this Christmas season? On November 19 from Noon-2:00 PM, you can come take a picture with Santa at the Christmas Bazaar of St John The Beloved Catholic Church, 6420 Linway Terrace Drive, McLean. No entrance fee.

The McLean Citizens Association is partnering with the Fairfax County Park Authority to celebrate the importance of dark skies. The event at Lewinsville Park is scheduled to run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. Dark Sky Friends and the Analemma...

Creating Artwork with Layered Paper: Winter Landscape Creating Artwork with Layered Paper: Winter Landscape (DuVal), Sunday December 11, 12 to 4 p.m.In this fun workshop, you’ll create a beautiful piece of art, inspired by winter scenes, in layered paper! You’ll be...

The Joy and Freedom of Contour Drawing full day workshop A full day workshop ---The Joy and Freedom of Contour Drawing, with the MPA's new instructor, Deirdre Saunders takes place on November 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit MPA's website to secure your spot in Deirdre's...

Learn How to Grow and Use Holiday Herbs and Spices Sponsored by Seniors in Action Open to Adults of All Ages Presented by Peggy Riccio Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10-11 a.m. at the McLean Community Center $5/Free for SIA Members. Registration required. Learn how to grow the...

McLEAN ART SOCIETY OFFERS FREE DEMO OF A MASTER COLORED PENCIL ARTIST McLean Art Society is hosting a Zoomed colored pencil demonstration by a renowned artist, Lis Zadravec available to the public on Friday, Nov. 18 beginning at 11 am.Lis Zadravec’s works are...

An informational meeting on two rezoning applications in the West Falls Church Transit Station Area (TSA), is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15 at Longfellow Middle School. A Zoom link is included below for remote participants. Participants will have the opportunity...

Fairfax County Park Authority honors Veterans with Free Admissions on Veterans Day The Fairfax County Park Authority will recognize Veterans Day with free admission at its nine recreation centers for veterans, active duty military and their families on Nov. 11. The...

Shipgarten Tysons Corner Details Address: Date: Friday November 11 6:00 pm (Approximately 1:30-2 hour class duration) Available Seats: 32 seats in this class Fragrance Options: Alpine Balsam Pumpkin Spice Black Merlot Apple Harvest Cinnamon Chai Sugar Cookie Whiskey...