🌱 Patch AM: How a McLean tech founder is reshaping GMU’s innovation hub

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In today's newsletter:

• How a McLean tech founder is reshaping GMU's innovation hub

Also on today's calendar: OFC IGNITE: Back to School Kickoff & Tailgate Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northern Virginia entrepreneur Anil Sharma and his wife, Anupama, provide transformational support for Costello College's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (gmu.edu) — A McLean-based tech CEO and his wife are making a major gift to George Mason University's Costello College of Business, putting their name on its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Their support aims to expand resources for student and regional startups, strengthen Northern Virginia's innovation economy, and deepen ties between local business leaders and the university.
   

📸 Around McLean

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McLean

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• OFC IGNITE: Back to School Kickoff & Tailgate Party →
  Mc Lean Old Fire House Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  9:00 am
Thursday September 10
• Walk, Talk & Connect with AARP Virginia →
  Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Dr, McLean
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Let's Lunch Together →
  Mylos Grill, 6238 Old Dominion Dr, McLean
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Sunday August 23
• 10th Annual Women's Summit →
  Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean
  8:30 am
• Blessing Of Backpacks at 8:30 and 11am Worship Services →
  Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  8:30 am
• Sunday Worship Service →
  1367 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  10:00 am
Monday August 24
• PTA Event: Tears and Cheers Breakfast
  Lemon Road Elementary > Cafeteria and Kitchen
  8:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• JL Teens Information Session →
  Virtual
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary →
  Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
  9:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Sunday Worship Service →
  1367 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  10:00 am
Monday August 31
• Virtual Information Session for Prospective Members →
  Virtual
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Alden Performance Ushering Volunteer Event →
  McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
  6:30 pm

📣 McLean Shout Outs!

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• Lewinsville Presbyterian Church — (703) 356-7200
• The Fairfax Christian School — (703) 759-5100
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• Amelia Vallone Interiors dba Decorating Den Interiors — (703) 464-0459
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• McLean Youth Soccer
• Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
• Redeemer Renaissance Preschool — (703) 356-3567
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• Good Beginnings at Redeemer Renaissance Preschool — (703) 356-3567
• Mclean Swim & Tennis Association
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• The Brooksfield School — (703) 356-5437
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tysons Library Book & Media Sale Sept 10-13, 2026 —Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Library Read on Patch

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• SBH Health System posted a job opening for Color Consultant 10878 - Vienna in Falls Church. Apply here.
• American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time) in Falls Church. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McLean here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

• Wyclef Jean coming to Tysons this fall for Fairfax Symphony concert (ffxnow.com)
• CIM Group sells NoVa complex as it contemplates public path (therealdeal.com)
• Graham Katz Named CTO of MANTECH's Data and AI Practice (govconwire.com)

Vienna

• Forget Sensible Commuters: Why This 2021 Morgan 3-Wheeler Is 525kg of Pure Joy (motorbiscuit.com)

Ok McLean! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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