McLean Community Center Announces January 2020 Events

From MCC: The McLean Community Center (MCC) offers the following activities in January. Residents of the Center’s tax district, Small District 1A-Dranesville, are eligible for discounts on fees. The center is located at 1234 Ingleside Ave.

Closing Notice

New Year’s Day
Wednesday, Jan. 1
McLean Community Center and its divisions, the Alden Theatre and the Old Firehouse Center, will be closed on Wednesday, Jan.1, for the New Year’s Day holiday.

Presented by The Alden
Movies for Children and Families
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 12:30 p.m.
Free admission
Bring an indoor picnic and introduce your kids to the classic animated movies that you love.

The Old Firehouse Center Friday Night Activities
Washington Wizards Basketball Game
Friday, Jan. 10, 4-10:30 p.m.
1440 Chain Bridge Rd.
$50/$40 MCC district residents

Teens can join the Old Firehouse staff as they take a trip into the nation’s capital to watch all-star Bradley Beal and the rest of the Washington Wizards take on their NBA rival. A ticket to the game and a pre-game dinner are included in the fee.

Presented by The Alden
Unruly Theatre Project Improv Performance
Friday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m.
Bards Alley, 110 Church St. NW, Vienna
Free admission
The Unruly Theatre Project is The Alden’s professional teen improv company dedicated to bringing comedic productions to the community.

Open Activities
Monthly Book Club
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 10:30-noon
Open Activities and Games at MCC are subject to change and may be canceled due to center wide special events, programs, activities and holidays. In the event of inclement weather, cancellation of these activities and games will follow the MCC inclement weather policy.

Presented by The Alden
Unruly Theatre Project Improv Performance
Friday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m.
The Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd.
Free admission
The Unruly Theatre Project is The Alden’s professional teen improv company dedicated to bringing comedic productions to the community.

Special Events
Be Fit McLean
Saturday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Free admission
This health and wellness fair brings high-quality exhibitors and health-related activities to our community. Focusing on aspects of healthy living, such as fitness, dance, nutrition, physical and mental health and well-being, this event offers McLean residents of all ages the opportunity to learn more about how to create their path to a healthy and active life.

Closing Notice
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 20

McLean Community Center and its divisions, the Alden Theatre and the Old Firehouse Center, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

MCC Governing Board Elections
Nominating Petitions Available
Tuesday, Jan. 21
The McLean Community Center is looking for district residents to serve on its Governing Board. The Board, which is composed of volunteers elected by the community, sets policy, approves budgets and provides general oversight for Center programs and facilities. Residents of Small District 1A-Dranesville who would like to run for a seat on the board, must obtain 10 signatures of endorsement from district residents. Nominating petitions are available at the Center beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Presented by The Alden
Midday Movies: Foreign-Language Films
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1 p.m.
Free admission
Come enjoy foreign films selected by The Alden staff. All movies are shown in the original language with English subtitles. These movies are chosen for adult audiences and may contain mature content, language and themes.

The Alden’s Youth Production Open Auditions for
“Dorothy Meets Alice or The Wizard of Wonderland”
Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 21 and 22, 7–9 p.m.
Students between the ages of 10 and 16 who live in the MCC tax district (Small District 1A-Dranesville) are eligible to audition. Rehearsals will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from late January through March. Performances will be held March 28-29 and April 4-5 at 2 p.m. in The Alden. To schedule an audition time, please email danielle.vanhook@fairfaxcounty.gov.

MCC Governing Board
Regular Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Open to the public
Tax district residents (Small District 1A-Dranesville) who wish to speak during the “Citizen Comment” portion of the meeting are asked to call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, to be placed on the agenda.

The Old Firehouse 5th and 6th Grader Party
Snow Ball
Friday, Jan. 24, 7-9 p.m.
The Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd.
$35/$25 MCC district residents. Preregistration is highly recommended.
The Old Firehouse 5th & 6th Grader parties are themed and decorated accordingly. Free catered food and beverages will be distributed to participants. Parties feature a DJ, open dance floor and a variety of activities.

Presented by The Alden
Macdonald Scholarship Application Deadline
Friday, Jan. 24
Annually, MCC recognizes the hard work and talent of young performing artists through the James C. Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition. Following a preliminary round and final round of competition, prizes (1st - $1,200; 2nd - $800; and 3rd - $400) are awarded in each of four categories: dance, theater, instrumental music and vocal music. High school students who reside in the MCC tax district (Small District 1A-Dranesville) are eligible to apply.

Presented by The Alden
Hiplet Ballerinas
Saturday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m.
$30/$20 MCC district residents
Hiplet™ fuses classical pointe technique with African, Latin, Hip-Hop and urban dance styles that are rooted in communities of color. It was specifically designed to make ballet accessible to all, by mixing it with current popular songs that will be familiar to audiences who don’t normally attend ballet performances.

Old Firehouse Teacher Workday Trip
Skiing/Snowboarding
Monday, Jan. 27, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
$140/$120 MCC district residents
$105/$85 MCC district residents, with own ski/snowboard equipment
It’s time to get out of the house and get on the slopes! The Old Firehouse’s annual skiing and snowboarding excursion is here. Ski or board rental, lift ticket, helmet and chartered transportation are included in the fee. If you have your own skis or snowboard, please contact the Old Firehouse at 703-448-8336 for the reduced charge.

Old Firehouse Teacher Workday Trip
Indoor Go Karting
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
$80/$70 MCC district residents
Do you have a need for speed? Well grab your helmet and prepare to experience a thrill like no other at a state-of-the-art indoor go-karting facility. The cost of lunch and races are included in the fee. A signed waiver is required for participation.

Presented by The Alden
“We Shall Overcome featuring Damien Sneed”
Thursday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.
$45/$35 seniors/$20 MCC district residents
Inspired by the words and action of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “We Shall Overcome” showcases repertoire from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches.

Presented by The Alden
Unruly Theatre Project Improv Performance
Friday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.
McLean Project for the Arts, 1234 Ingleside Ave.
Free admission
The Unruly Theatre Project is The Alden’s professional teen improv company dedicated to bringing comedic productions to the community.

For more information, call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit the website, www.mcleancenter.org. For Old Firehouse activities, call 703-448-8336. For The Alden Box Office, call 703-790-9223.

This press released was produced by MCC. The views are the author’s own.