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Also on today's calendar: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Kooky fun with 'The Addams Family' from McLean Community Players (dctheaterarts.org) — McLean residents can catch a full-scale production of "The Addams Family" at the Alden Theatre now through October 18, with discounted tickets for McLean Tax District residents. The review highlights standout performances, clever staging, and live orchestration, and notes specific casting dates so you can plan which performance to attend.
• Division 6A Football (2026) Rankings (maxpreps.com) — McLean High's football team is currently ranked 40th in Virginia's Division 6A, holding a 3–4 record in the latest MaxPreps standings. The list shows how McLean stacks up against nearby programs like Yorktown, Marshall, Fairfax, Falls Church, and others, giving local fans a snapshot of the season's competitive landscape.
• BASIS Independent Schools Place Five Campuses in Top Rankings (mychesco.com) — Families in McLean may be pleased to hear BASIS Independent McLean ranked sixth nationally for STEM education and 18th among private college-prep schools in new 2027 Niche rankings. The broader BASIS Independent network also saw nearly a third of its seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, underscoring the academic rigor McLean students are part of.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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