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McLean Day 2016

The McLean Community Center(MCC) is busy planning McLeanDay 2016 using lots of new tech-nologies in the process. How-

ever, Dranesville Small District 1A residentswho attend the event, relish the small townfeel they experience. The festival will beheld on Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to5 p.m. at Lewinsville Park, 1659 ChainBridge Rd. Admission is free.

From SmallBeginnings

McLean Day began in 1915 when theMcLean School and Civic League sponsoreda festival to raise funds for school and com-munity projects. The first McLean Day washeld in a field adjacent to Franklin ShermanSchool and featured a jousting contest. Vari-ous community organizations sponsoredMcLean Day, until MCC began producingthe festival in the mid-1970s. It moved toits current home at Lewinsville Park in 1988.

Vote for MCCBoard Members

Sixteen district residents are running forseats on the 2016-2017 MCC GoverningBoard. Nine adults are vying for three adultseats and seven teens are vying for two stu-dent seats (one for Langley High School andone for McLean High School). The Centerasks residents of Dranesville Small Tax Dis-

trict 1A, to cast their votes to elect and re-elect members to the 11-member Govern-ing Board. The election will be held at thepark from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The votingtent is located inside the entrance to thepark. Residents may vote in advance byabsentee ballot if they are unable to attendthe festival through Wednesday, May 18.Voting instructions and candidate informa-tion are available at www.mcleancenter.org.

Rides and MoreAmusements

Popular large amusement rides, includ-ing the Vertigo, the Orbiter, the Zipper, FullTilt and Pharaoh’s Fury, will return this yearas well as the “Kids’ Way” area, which fea-tures ticketed rides for young children.Close by is “Balloon Alley” with balloon art-ists and roaming costumed characters. Freelaser tag and children’s activities, such asBumprBall and Squeals on Wheels PettingZoo, also are offered this year.

Favorite FestivalFoods and More

Come hungry to McLean Day! Food ven-dors as varied as the Red Hook LobsterPound and Crepe Love, will join favoritesThe Tender Rib and the Rotary Club ofMcLean. Foodies will be delighted with anexpanded menu that includes halal food byFava Pot and new vegetarian options. Andthere will be lots of sweet treats! Stop bynew vendor Captain Cookie and the Milk-man or Scoops 2U, among others.

Stage EntertainmentAbounds

A Children’s Stage has been added to thefestival this year, with performances by pro-fessional children’s musicians, Rolie PolieGuacamole, Yosi and the Superdads andAlex and the Kaleidoscope Band. Local chil-

dren will also perform as part of Bach toRock’s student band and Joy of Dance’s per-formance groups. Adults will be able to sa-vor the sounds of local bands, Odeon, ScottRamminger and the Crawstickers and Karaand Matty D, as well as performers TomPrincipato and hip-hop artist ChristylezBacon.

Parking and FreeShuttle Service

Parking is not available at Lewinsville Parkon the day of the festival, so MCC stronglyencourages participants to use its freeshuttle service. Starting at 10:25 a.m.andcontinuing throughout the day, shuttlebuses will run from the park to McLeanBaptist Church, 1367 Chain Bridge Rd.,Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205Dolley Madison Blvd., and MCC, 1234Ingleside Avenue. Due to a private eventscheduled on May 21, Lutheran Church ofthe Redeemer, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd., willnot have parking available onsite, nor willa shuttle bus service the parking lot.

Let’s All Have FunAlcohol, balloons, cigarettes and other

controlled substances are not permitted onthe park grounds. Political candidates andother vendors must contain their activitiesto their assigned booths. Soliciting is notallowed on the grounds of the park duringMcLean Day. Patrons are encouraged to beaware of their surroundings and to reportsuspicious activities to Center staff and Po-lice and Fire personnel.

For festival updates, driving directions,shuttle bus stop locations and a festival areamap, visit: www.mcleancenter.org/special-events or call the Center at 703-790-0123/TTY: 711. The Center’s telephone will beanswered from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the dayof the festival.

The festival will beheld on Saturday,May 21, from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. atLewinsville Park.

Small Town Feel Is Still Present at 101st McLean Day

Popular amusement rides and games are available at the festival.

Photos courtesy of MCC

Children and adults alike enjoy carousel rides.Parking is not available at Lewinsville Park on the day of the festival, soMCC strongly encourages participants to use its free shuttle service.


McLean Day 2016

McLean Day turned 100 years old in 2015. In attendance: Board ofSupervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, School Board member JanieStrauss, Dranesville Supervisor John Foust and McLean historiansMerrily Pierce and Paul Kohlenberger (back row).

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Students of Franklin Sherman High School pose in front of the buildingin 1917.

H.A. Storm’s General Store and Post Office, which was located at thecorner of Elm Street and Chain Bridge Road.

McLean Day 101: A Beginner’s Guide to the Festival’s History

There were a number of rules for the popularjousting tournament at McLean Day.

As McLean Day turns101 this year, itpresents a perfectopportunity to

learn the history of the event.It was established in 1915 andwas the first festival of its kindto be held in Fairfax County.

McLean Day 2016 will beheld from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.on Saturday, May 21, atLewinsville Park, 1659 ChainBridge Road. Produced by theMcLean Community Center(MCC), the event is free andopen to the public.

The first “McLean Day” wassponsored by the McLeanSchool and Civic League, withthe support of the McLeanVolunteer Fire Department. Itwas held in an open field ad-jacent to the school. The pur-pose of the event was to raisefunds for various school andcommunity projects. The firstfestival went on for severalweeks, unlike the one-day fes-tival held today.

In the early years, the festi-val was held on the Saturdaypreceding the Democratic Primary in Au-gust, which made it as popular with politi-cal candidates seeking office as it was withthe local residents. Attractions includedcarnival games, a baby show, dancing, per-formances and a lot of homemade refresh-ments. A favored event was the “jousting”tournament. Men, dressed as knights fromthe Middle Ages, rode horses at full gallopwhile attempting to place a lance througha tiny ring. The winner had the privilege ofcrowning his “lady” — “Queen of Love andBeauty.”

While much has changed over the years,McLean Day’s success is still due to the sup-port of the community. Many McLean-

based, civic organizations participate atsome level every year.

After MCC was established in 1975, theevent was held at the Center. In 1989, afterteaming up with many community groups,including the McLean Business and Profes-sional organization (now the GreaterMcLean Chamber of Commerce), the Cen-ter moved McLean Day to its current loca-tion, Lewinsville Park. Today, McLean Dayis as vital, strong and well-loved by the com-munity as it has ever been.

The festival will be held rain or shine. Formore information, contact the Center at703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit:www.mcleancenter.org/special-events.

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Onstage @ The AldenArtsPower’s

“Chicken Dance”Saturday,

May 14, 2 p.m.$15/$10 MCC

district residents

McLean Day 2016Saturday, May 21 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Classics of the Silent ScreenBuster Keaton’s

“The Cameraman” (1928)Tuesday, June 7, 7:30 p.m.

$12/$8 MCC district residents

The Old FirehouseSummer Kick-Off Party

Friday, June 10, 7–9 p.m.$25 OFTC Members/$35 All others

Lewinsville Park,1659 Chain Bridge Rd.Governing Board

Elections:10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Onstage @ The Alden

“Gut Churn”from Radiolab’s Jad AbumradSaturday, June 11, 8 p.m.

$30/$15 MCC district residents

Onstage @ The Alden Morgan Taylor’s

“GustaferYellowgold’s Show”Sunday, June 12, 2 p.m.$15/$10 MCC district residents

Onstage @ The Alden

“The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!”Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m.$20/$15 MCC district residents

Insider Knowledge Series“Jazz Masters with John Eaton”

Cole PorterSaturday, June 25, 1 p.m.

As in years past, the McLean CommunityCenter is encouraging patrons to park theircars and ride free shuttle buses to theMcLean Day festival on May 21. However,

this year there is a new location for one shuttle stop—Trinity United Methodist Church.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. atLewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road. Taking ashuttle is the best way for patrons to get to the park,as parking is prohibited at the park all day and park-ing on surrounding streets is limited. Patrons can usethree free satellite parking lots and leave the drivingto the festival’s capable, experienced drivers. Fully

ADA-accessible, the shuttles will be available from10:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations:

❖ McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave.Meet the shuttle at the Center’s front entrance.

❖ McLean Baptist Church, 1367 Chain BridgeRoad, across from Franklin Sherman ElementarySchool and Langley Shopping Center. Meet theshuttle in downtown McLean at the stop on BrawnerStreet.

❖ Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 DolleyMadison Blvd. Patrons should meet the bus at thechurch entrance.

Please Note: Due to a private event scheduled onMay 21, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1545Chain Bridge Road, will not have parking availableonsite, nor will a shuttle bus service the parking lot.

For more information, contact the Center at 703-790-0123/TTY: 711, or visit www.mcleancenter.org/special-events.

There’s a new location forone of three McLean Day2016 shuttle stops.

Take a Free Shuttle Ride to the Festival

This year thereis a new locationfor one shuttlestop—TrinityUnited Method-ist Church.

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Equestrian KingsleyMuller, 6, enjoys atrip on the carouselat the McLean Dayfestival 2015.

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Anna Maria Davoli, 5, and her brother Paul, grew afoot taller at McLean Day’s festival, which featuredface painting, balloon animals, rides, music, civicgroups education, a history walk and more.

Community is Having FunA Children’s Stage has been added to the festivalthis year. Adults will be able to savor the sounds oflocal bands.

McLean Day 2016


McLean Day 2016Celebrating Our Hometown since 1915!

Guide to Sponsors,Exhibitors and Food

(See Map, Pages 8,9)

Sponsor in Part

Exhibitors Description SpaceAdaptable Minds Speech Language Pathologist 017Adelphia Exteriors For Your Home Improvement Needs 080Adrenaline Studio Competitive Dance, Camp, Tumble & Cheer 074Bach To Rock Camps, Lessons, Birthday Parties, More! 097Barston’s Child’s Play We Know Books & Toys! 010BASIS Independent McLean Nationally-ranked Pre-K-12

Liberal Arts & STEM 012Bath Fitter We’re the Perfect Fit! 087British Swim School Survival & Swim with BSS 089C2 Education C2 Education Learning Centers Be Smarter 034Capitol Canine Club Doggie Daycare & Pet Resort 051Chain Bridge Bank McLean’s Community Bank 043Comstock for Congress Working for You 065Country Day School Learning=Children+Teachers+Nature+Play 088Dental Care of McLean Extraordinary Dentistry for Ordinary People 050EDGE Energy Home Energy & Solar Services 008Georgetown Learning Centers Test Prep & Academic Tutoring 069Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Join.Connect. & Grow. GMCC 098Heartland Home Foods Farm to Home Delivery Service 011Island Children’s Dentistry Creating Beautiful Smiles 049John Nugent & Sons Certified Licensed Home Comfort Specialist 026Joy of Dance Inspiring Young Dancers! 099Keevornel, Inc Together for a Sustainable World 025Kitchen Saver Sign up for $500-off Coupon 030Language Stars Full-Immersion Language Programs for Kids! 059Leah B Price, LLC For All Your Styling Needs 036M&T Bank Understanding What’s Important 073Mary Kay Cosmetics Discover What You Love! 085Mathnasium of McLean The Math Learning Center 018Morocco Premier Events & Showroom Your Gateway to Morocco 020Mosquito Shield Outdoor Mosquito & Tick Control 075NOVA Center for Alternative Medicine Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Diet, Nutrition,

Alternative 009Nova Soccer Academy LLC Private Lessons, Coaching, Summer Camps 096Nu Look Home Design, Inc Windows, Roofing, Siding, Doors, Gutters 013Old Dominion Animal Health Center For All Your Pets’ Needs 052Olde Town Pet Resort Boarding, Day Camp, Grooming, Swimming,

Luxury 078Pink Blinds & Shutters Interiors, LLC Energy-Efficient Shutters Made is USA 003Principal Medical Group Personalized Health Care 022Pure Barre Lift, Tone, Burn 023Red Carpet Remodeling Exterior Remodeling, Roofing & Windows 086Salon Sage Love is in the Hair! 032Savatree Tree Care, Shrubs, Lawn, Ticks, Deer 084Sonabank Banking as it Should Be 068Stearns Home Loans Lender Who Meets Your Needs! 100Sunshine Contracting For Your Home Improvement Needs! 076The Tea Center, LLC Prestigious Summer Camp, Leadership

Institute 072The Window Place Renewal By Andersen Most Named in Windows 019TopNotch Tennis Fun Tennis Games and Activities TENNISTwintech,LLC Service-Focused, Quality-Driven 033Weichert Realtors Serving McLean for 25 Years! 094Westgate Child Center www.Westgatechildcenter.org; Ages 2.5-12

Years 031Wydler Brothers Expect More from Your Realtor 091Earthwear Tie Dyes Kids & Adults Tie Dyes 046Evermay Bees, LLC Local Honey & Hand-crafted Soaps 037G Henna Design, LLC Exotic & Natural Henna Tattoos! 001Green Bands LLC Beautiful Headbands for Women 021

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Wheat’s Landscape ALynn Henrichs/State Farm Insurance Company BVerizon CWashington Fine Properties, LLC DGiant Food ESqueals On Wheels FMcLean Properties

Iris Grundler Pottery & Watercolor Painter 082Live & Love Bracelets Accessorize for Spring & Summer 006McLean Historical Society The Past for the Future 028McLean Trees Foundation Supporting McLean’s Tree Canopy 056OHM Creations Keep Calm & Bling On 016Plane Art Original Affordable, Aviation Art Paintings 040Sovereign Treasures Hand-Painted Glass for Dining & Entertaining 015The Bee Hive - Hair Buzz Fun Handwoven & Stretchy Headbands 029Yan’s Art Studio Recycled Copper Art Works 007AAUW-McLean Branch American Association of University Women 004Brooksfield School Private Montessori School 058Chesterbrook Residences McLean Affordable Assisted Living Community 081Christian Science Reading Room Spiritual Bookstore Bible Resources 071Congresswoman Barbara J Comstock Constituent Services Mobile Office 064Dranesville District Democratic Committee Organizing Democrats Because Elections Matter 048Earth Sangha Volunteer for Arboretum in McLean 079Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Supervisor John Foust Dranesville District 047Fairfax County DFS Foster Care & Adoption Fairfax County Foster Care & Adoption 035Fairfax County Office of Elections Serve Your Community Election Day! 060First Home Care Foster Care, Adoption, Community-based

Services 005For Children’s Sake of Virginia Nurturing Home Environment for Children 014Freedom Hill Chapter - NSDAR Historic Preservation, Education, Patriotism,

Genealogy 044Friends of Pleasant Grove Preserving & Promoting Historic Church 027Friends of the McLean Community Center Support MCC & Join Friends Today! 042Greater McLean Republican Women’s Club Get Involved Please Join 066Holy Trinity Church For Believers & Inquirers Alike 090Immanuel Presbyterian Church Join Us in Changing Lives 070Langley Hill Friends Meeting Quakers: More Than Just Oatmeal 024McLean Baptist Church See What We’re Up to 092McLean Citizens Association 100 Years Old & Counting 095McLean Community Players See MCP’s Footloose This July! 067McLean Farmers’ Market Farm to Table Locally Yours 041McLean Project for the Arts Outstanding Visual Arts-Facepainting 083McLean Volunteer Fire Department First Aid 101McLean Youth Athletics (MYA) Promoting Safe, Fun, Youth Sports 063McLean Youth Soccer Fun Soccer Activities for Kids 062Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation Supporting Those Who’ve Served 054Our Military Kids Military Service is a Family Affair 039Pathways Ahead For Brain-based Health Services 057Paws of Honor Retired Military Police Canines 053Redeemer Lutheran Church Sharing Christ’s Love at Redeemer 093Safe Community Coalition Keeping Youth Healthy & Safe 045Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington- Falls Church Seniors’ Rides to Medical Offices 002The Langley School Educating Preschool through Grade 8 077Trinity United Methodist Church Open Hearts, Minds & Doors 061Vinson Hall Retirement Community McLean’s Premier Retirement Community 055Woman’s Club of Virginia 58 Years Serving the McLean Community 038

Exhibitors Description Space

Food Concessionaire MenuAnita’s Frozen Cotton Candy Original New Orleans Style Snowballs (Shaved Ice) & Bottled Water

Captain Cookie & the Milk Man Cookies, Assorted Flavors, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Local Creamery Milk, Water

Crepe Love, LLC Sweet & Savory Crepes: Nutella, Fraise Amour, Coco Loco, Monsieur, Jean’s Dijon,Farmer Joe, S’more, Carnivale, Water

Fava Pot Platters/Wraps: Falafel, Cornish Hen, Chicken Kabob; Roasted Potatoes, StuffedGrape Leaves, Baklava, San Pellegrino, Hibiscus Tea, Water

Oasis Concessions Frozen Smoothies & Lemonade, Shaved Ice Regular & Sugar-Free, Cotton Candy,Mini Doughnuts, Popcorn

Red Hook Lobster Pound Maine Lobster Rolls, Shrimp Rolls, Clam Chowder, Lobster Mac & Cheese,Coleslaw,Potato Salad, Chips, Drinks, Whoopie Pies

Reithofer Foods Popcorn, Corndogs, Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream, Soda, Water

Rotary Club of McLean High-Quality Hotdogs, Pizza, Chips, Soda, Water

Scoops2U Ice Cream Ice Cream, Sorbet, Chipwiches, Novelty Ice Cream Bars, Water

The Big Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: The Full Vermonty, Thrilled Cheese, Caprese, Fuji,Kids’ Grilled Cheese. Gazpacho, Lemonade, Water

The Tender Rib, Inc Beef Brisket, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Tenders, Pulled Pork, Ribs, French Fries,Lemonade, Sweet Tea, Water

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McLean Day 2016

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The onstage entertainment atMcLean Day will be greatly en-hanced this year by the addi-tion of a new Children’s Stage

that features a variety of acts geared to de-light and amaze preschool through elemen-tary age children.Also new, an expanded offering of popularlocal bands on the Main Stage, with FallsChurch’s own Tom Principato among theperformers featured.Produced by the McLean Community Cen-ter (MCC), the festival will be held from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, atLewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road.Admission is free.

Main Stage Schedule(Subject to change)

11 a.m. — Scott Ramminger and theCrawstickers. Bayou tunes to make youmove.

Noon — Kara and Matty D. Acoustic duowith powerhouse vocals.

1 p.m. — Tom Principato. BluesmanExtraordinaire.

2 p.m. — Christylez Bacon. Grammy-Nominated, Hip-Hop Artist.

3 p.m. — Teen Character Awards. Pre-sented by the McLean Citizens Association.

3:15 p.m. — Bach to Rock. The studentsfrom Bach to Rock McLean will take thestage.

4 p.m. — Odeon. Top 40 hits and yourfavorite guilty pleasures.

Children’s StageSchedule(Subject to change)

11 a.m. — Joy of Dance. Student dancersenrolled in classes at the McLean Commu-nity Center.

Noon — Rolie Polie Guacamole. One ofthe hardest working bands in kids’ music.

1 p.m. — Alex and the KaleidoscopeBand. Interactive music band that encour-ages and inspires kids.

Christylez Bacon. Rolie Polie Guacamole.

New Children’s Stage Brings AdditionalEntertainment to McLean Day 2016Two stages offerperformances forthe young and theyoung-at-heart.

Tom Principato. Scott Ramminger and the Crawstickers.

Odeon.

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McLean Day 2016

Two Stages Offer EntertainmentYosi and the Superdads

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2 p.m. — Yosi and the Superdads. “The hottestrock ’n roll band out there for young children.” —Montclair State University

3 p.m. — Bach to Rock. The students from Bachto Rock McLean will take the stage.

Parking is not allowed at Lewinsville Park onthe day of the festival. Starting at 10:15 a.m. andcontinuing throughout the day, shuttle buses willrun from the park to Trinity United MethodistChurch at 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLeanBaptist Church at 1367 Chain Bridge Rd. and

MCC, 1234 Ingleside Avenue. Parking also is avail-able at the Lewinsville Senior Center, 1609 GreatFalls Street. Please Note: Due to a private eventscheduled on May 21, Lutheran Church of theRedeemer, 1545 Chain Bridge Road, will not haveparking available onsite, nor will a shuttle busservice the parking lot.

The festival will be held rain or shine. For moreinformation, call 703-790-0123/TTY: 711, or visit:www.mcleancenter.org/special-events. TheCenter’s telephone will be answered from 7 a.m.to 5 p.m. on the day of the festival.

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Twins Wynnie (pink) and Prudence Middleton, 17 months, danced in the shade by thegrandstand at their first McLean Day celebration Saturday, May 16, 2015.

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McLean Day 2016

Local food trucks, which madetheir debut at last year’sMcLean Day festival, will return with mouthwatering gour-

met offerings this year. The festival will beheld from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday,May 21, at Lewinsville Park, 1659 ChainBridge Road. Produced by the McLean Com-munity Center, admission to the festival isfree.

At press time, food vendors included:Anita’s Frozen Cotton Candy

Original New Orleans-style snowballs(shaved ice) and bottled water.

Captain Cookie & The Milk ManCookies, assorted flavors, ice cream sand-

wiches, local creamery milk, water.

Crepe Love, LLC.Sweet and savory crepes: Nutella, fraise

amour, coco loco, Monsieur, Jean’s Dijon,Farmer Joe, S’more, carnivale, water.

Fava PotPlatters, wraps, falafel, Cornish hen,

chicken kabob, roasted potatoes, stuffed

The Tender Rib, Inc.Beef brisket, cheeseburgers, chicken ten-

ders, pulled pork, ribs, French fries, lemon-ade, sweet tea, water.

The festival will be held rain or shine.Voting for MCC Governing Board memberswill begin at 10:30 a.m. The rest of the fes-tival opens at 11 a.m. Parking will not beallowed at Lewinsville Park on the day ofthe festival. Free shuttle buses will run fromMcLean Baptist Church, 1367 Chain BridgeRoad; Trinity United Methodist Church,1205 Dolley Madison Blvd.; and MCC, 1234Ingleside Ave. and will drop off passengersat the entrance to the park. Due to a pri-vate event, there will be no parking orshuttle service at Redeemer LutheranChurch this year.

For more information, visit:www.mcleancenter.org/special-events orcall 703-790-0123, TTY: 711. The Center’stelephone will be answered from 7 a.m. to5 p.m. on the day of the festival.

Maine lobster rolls, pulled pork, sweet andsavory crepes are among the food choices atMcLean Day 2016.

Mouthwatering OfferingsLocal food trucks will return with mouthwatering gourmet offerings thisyear.

Photos courtesy MCC

Scoops2U ice-cream-truck.

grape leaves, baklava, San Pellegrino, hi-biscus tea, water.

Oasis ConcessionsFrozen smoothies, lemonade, shaved ice

(regular and sugar-free), cotton candy, pop-corn, water.

Red Hook Lobster PoundMaine lobster rolls, shrimp rolls, clam

chowder, lobster mac and cheese, coleslaw,potato salad, chips, drinks, whoopie pies.

Reithofer FoodsPopcorn, corndogs, funnel cakes, ice

cream, soda, water.

Rotary Club of McLeanHigh-quality hot dogs, pizza, chips, soda,

water.

Scoops2USmall batch premium ice cream, sorbet,

Chipwiches, novelty ice cream bars, water.Caramel apples are among manydelicious desserts.

CarolineRuddy, 5, andfriend ArianaPalmieri, 6,enjoy a tripin a flyingcar, ChittyChitty BangBang style, atthe McLeanDay festivalin 2015.

Hundredsenjoyed therides at the2015 McLeanDay.


Absentee BallotVote now by absentee ballot and avoid the crowds!

View the candidate statements on the Center’s Website.Call the Center or send an E-mail message to “elections@

mcleancenter.org” to request a ballot package be sentto your home. Or, stop by MCC at 1234 Ingleside

Avenue or the Old Firehouse Teen Center at 1440 ChainBridge Rd., and pick one up. Completed ballots must bereceived by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18 to be counted.

McLean Community CenterGoverning Board Election

Saturday, May 21, from 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road

Your Vote is Your Voice!All qualified residents of Small District 1A

Dranesville are encouraged to vote for membersof the 2016-2017 MCC Governing Board.

• You need not be registered to vote in the general election• Proof of residence, such as a driver’s license, is required

Summer Classes

For a complete listing of classes, tours, performances andevents, visit our Website at: www.mcleancenter.org—andregister online.

• Parent & Child Workshops

• Technology & Science

• CPR, Babysitting & Safety

• Fencing & Soccer

• Yoga & Fitness

• Music & Art

• Music & Theater

• Lifetime Learning

McLean Day 2016

McLean-based businesses and nonprofitorganizations have once again cometogether to enhance the community’sannual family festival, McLean Day,

by sponsoring important aspects of the event. Pro-duced by the McLean Community Center, the festi-val will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday,May 21, at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road.Admission is free.

MCC Executive Director George Sachs and MCCSpecial Events Manager Catherine Nesbitt developedthe pilot sponsorship program in 2015 to allow localorganizations to get involved in the community theyserve, while also helping expand the festival’s offer-ings. Sachs says, “We were happy to discover thatthere were many enthusiastic individuals and orga-nizations willing to help us enhance a wonderfulcommunity celebration.”

This year’s CommunitySponsors Are

Lynn Heinrichs/State Farm Insurance CompanySponsor, McLean Day Map

VerizonSponsor, McLean Day T-Shirt

McLean PropertiesSponsor, Kid’s Games

Washington Fine PropertiesSponsor, Picnic Tent No. 1

Giant FoodSponsor, Picnic Tent No. 2

Wheat’s Landscape CompanySponsor, Park Beautification

Squeals on WheelsSponsor, Petting Zoo

Some other businesses, organizations and artisansparticipating in this year’s festival as exhibitors are:Bach to Rock, BASIS Independent School, CapitalCanine Club, Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce,M&T Bank, Old Dominion Animal Health Center,Sunshine Contracting, Weichert Realtors, EarthwearTie Dyes, McLean Citizens Association, McLean Com-munity Players, Yan’s Art Studio, Fairfax County Of-fice of Elections, Friends of McLean Community Cen-ter, Holy Trinity Church, McLean Project for the Arts,McLean Volunteer Fire Department and the SafeCommunity Coalition.

For festival updates, driving directions, shuttle busstop locations and a festival area map, visitwww.mcleancenter.org/special-events or call theCenter at 703-790-0123/TTY: 711. The Center’s tele-phone will be answered from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on theday of the festival.

Local Companies Sponsor andSupport McLean Day 2016


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Adult CandidatePersonal Statements

N a d i aA y o u b i -A h l u w a l i a :Nadia Ayoubi-Ahluwalia hasover 15 years’ ex-perience in busi-ness and executivemanagement. Sheis an immigrant ofAfghan descent;fluent in English,Urdu, Hindi, Dari and conversationalPunjabi. Nadia and her husband Puneethave resided and raised their children,Anya, Ammad and Anika in McLean for 10years. The whole family supports the com-munity at every turn. Citizenship is her pri-ority as she is involved in both political ac-tivities and volunteerism. Having foundednumerous retail businesses in the DMV,Nadia is most focused on HummingBirdsConsulting, an international IT business thatis currently expanding into the ClassifiedGovernment Contracting arena.

Kat Kehoe:Someone once de-scribed McLean asa large town thatfeels like a smalltown. I grew up ina small town andappreciate thesense of commu-nity a small townhas.

No place repre-sents our community better than theMcLean Community Center where wegather to enjoy cultural and educationalprograms, and provide meeting space forlocal organizations. I applaud the MCCBoard for keeping the upcoming new addi-tion within reserve funds and I will staywithin budget. My background: M.S. andM.A. from GWU; Former Senior ProjectManager, Fannie Mae; Realtor, L&F McLean;Board Member, Fairfax County CommunityServices Board.

L a u r e nKivlighan: Iwant to be able tolend my abilitiesto help theMcLean Commu-nity Center. I am abusiness owner, aparishioner of St.Luke’s CatholicChurch and alongtime resident of McLean. I am a hugesupporter of the McLean Community Cen-ter.

P a u lKohlenberger:I’m delighted toseek reelection tothe GoverningBoard. As currentBoard Chair andpast member ofthe Finance andCapital Facilitiescommittees, Ihave worked tostrengthen the Center’s financial positionand achieve progress on our renovationproject. As an MCC patron since childhood,McLean Historical Society president and aMcLean Citizens Association director, I un-derstand and value the center’s legacy. I’vebeen honored to serve on the GoverningBoard. With your support, I can continueproviding dedicated, responsive, and con-scientious service to you, our fellow citizens,and our shared civic and cultural center.Thank you for your vote.

S h a h n a zMaguire: Igraduated fromGeorge MasonUniversity andhave lived inNorthern Virginiafor four decades.My husband and Ihave owned ourhome, worked,paid taxes and en-joyed life in McLean since 1994. I’m vicepresident of a small consulting firm. I’ve

been serving as chief or assistant chief elec-tion officer in McLean for many years. Ibelieve MCC should be a welcome additionto the lives of all members of the commu-nity, within an affordable budget. If electedto the Board, I hope to bring fresh ideas forthe continued improvement in MCC’s ser-vices to the McLean community.

Jill Roth:There’s nothingmore important tome than my fam-ily. McLean offersamazing opportu-nities for my twosons, ages 3 and 8months, and I’dlike to see theseo p p o r t u n i t i e sgrow. As a mem-ber of the MCC Board, I can have a directimpact on programs, camps and events inour community. I’d offer a different insightand fresh feel to the board. As a small busi-ness owner, I know what it takes to have avision and make it reality. I’ll communicatewith residents to hear the concerns and de-sires of the center in order to deliver re-sults that matter.

Gerri Swarm:I have worked fora national associa-tion for 35 yearsas an administra-tor and certifiedmeeting profes-sional; overseeinga $3 million an-nual budget. Ibring mystrengths to thisGoverning Board and know it will be a ben-eficial match. My husband and I have livedin McLean for 22 years and have four chil-dren. I served on the PTA board, activelyinvolved in our children’s activities throughhigh school, including scouting and sportsin McLean. I ask for your vote and thankyou for your support.

V i c k i eTrunnell: As therecipient of the2015 FairfaxCounty volunteeraward, I am proudof my service tothe McLean com-munity. Whetherit’s an usher atAlden Theatre,coaching youthbasketball, serving on the MYB board, be-ing a class parent or team mom, I have beenactive in our town for 20 years. Togetherwith this service and a full-time manage-ment position, I have demonstrated that Iam a strong organizer, have a strong com-

munity view and have the ability to workwith all types of people. Now is the timefor me to use these skills to benefit the MCC.

D e s iWoltman: As acandidate forMCC’s GoverningBoard, I am com-mitted to MCC’srole of communitybuilding throughcivic engagement.MCC is vital to theunique, smalltown character ofMcLean. When our family moved here 11years ago, its diverse programs, activitiesand services made us feel welcome, andallowed us to quickly become part of thecommunity fabric. I want to preserve MCC’slegacy and optimize its value to all residentsthrough fiscally responsible stewardship ofits program and facilities. My experienceand insight will ensure that MCC continuesto be responsive to the needs of the com-munity.

Youth CandidatePersonal StatementsLangley High SchoolBoundary AreaCandidates

A l e x a n d e rCamus: I am a1 6 - y e a r - o l dsophomore atLangley HighSchool, where Iplay saxophone inLangley’s WindEnsemble and runon the cross coun-try and trackteams. I also serveon mission trips and as a camp counselorthrough my church. For six years, I haveparticipated in McLean Soccer, gone toclasses at the center and seen several showsat the Alden Theatre. I have gone to manycommunity events as well, and if I amelected, I will make sure that MCC programsare maintained and improved because theyhold a great value to our community as awhole.

L i a n aKeesing: Myname is LianaKeesing, and I’mexcited to be run-ning for the posi-tion of Langleystudent represen-tative to the MCC

Residents of Dranesville Small Tax District 1A—Vote for2016-2017 Governing Board Members at McLean DayThree Adult,Two TeenPositions Available

McLean Community Center(MCC) encourages residents of Dranesville SmallDistrict 1A to take part in

the Center’s annual Governing Board elec-tions, which will be held at McLean Day onSaturday, May 21. Residents can votefrom10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the election tentright inside the entrance of Lewinsville

Park,1659 Chain Bridge Road.The board sets policy and provides gen-

eral oversight for all programs of the Cen-ter and its facilities, including the RobertAmes Alden Theatre and the Old FirehouseTeen Center.

Three adult positions and two youth po-sitions are open this year. The adult candi-dates who receive the three-highest votecounts will serve three-year terms. Youthcandidates, one from the McLean HighSchool boundary area and one from theLangley High School boundary area, willserve a one-year term. Youth candidates donot have to attend these schools to serveon the board.


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Write-in Candidatesare allowed. Write-in can-didates must receive at least10 votes from 10 residents ofthe Center’s tax district inorder to have their votescounted. For youth write-incandidates, the 10 votesmust come from teens thatlive within the same highschool boundary area as thecandidate.

Absentee ballots areavailable. A resident mayrequest an absentee ballotpackage by phone (703-790-0123, TTY: 711) or email([email protected]),or may pick one up at MCCor the Old Firehouse, 1440Chain Bridge Road. Com-pleted ballot absentee pack-ages must be received at theCenter by 5 p.m. on Wednes-day, May 18.

For more informationon the MCC Governing BoardElection, call the Center at703-790-0123/TTY: 711 orvisit: www.mcleancenter.org.

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Governing Board! Previously, I’ve been aVirginia Senate Page, President of my stu-dent government and an appointed mem-ber of the TJHSST Homecoming Commit-tee. I bring enthusiasm, initiative and cre-ativity to everything I do. As a cellist, I willwork to create more opportunities for localstudents to showcase their abilities in thearts. I also want to promote environmen-tally friendly practices to ensure that thetown I love remains a sustainable, diverseand vibrant community for years to come.

Q u e n t i nLevin: I run notmerely to take of-fice, but to makeMCC a better or-ganization. Serv-ing at MCC for thepast year, I’ve de-veloped an under-standing—com-munity makes uswho we are. I vowto continue spreading MCC’s explorativespirit and goodwill by championing inno-vative programs for every age/interest. Asclass president, debate team leader andjournalist, I know how to listen and fight. Ibelieve life must be lived to its fullest. I’ll

apply this principle to every community en-deavor as we open the arts to new eyes,have fun and explore our deepest passions.McLean’s future is our future!

P r i y a n k aSusarla: I’m ajunior at LangleyHigh and I’m for-tunate to havegrown up inMcLean’s support-ing environment.Serving and givingback to the com-munity has beenmy top priority. I coach McLean Youth bas-ketball, tutor at my local elementary schooland have volunteered at the library. I holdleadership positions, such as being an am-bassador in Virginia Girls Summit, an orga-nization serving to empower girls. I striveto be a role model for youth. Given the op-portunity, I’ll be thrilled to serve the com-munity I love and will do my best to giveyouth a voice in the MCC board.

McLean High SchoolBoundary AreaCandidates

Sam Gollob: Iam so fortunate tohave lived inMcLean all my lifeand it is very im-portant to me togive back. I havebeen the presidentof my McLeanHigh School classof 2018 for thelast two years. I try to be a leader and rolemodel on my club; high school and sum-mer swim teams. Also, I volunteer coachfor a Special Olympics swim team. As yourleader, I hope to act as a voice for the youthof McLean to make our community an evenbetter place.

Riya Master:My name is RiyaMaster and I am asophomore atMcLean HS.

I am interestedin being a doctor,and I thoroughlyenjoy math. Iserve on the TeenAdvisory Boardfor the public libraries. Last summer, Iworked as a volunteer at Children’s Na-

tional, providing great job experience.Additionally, my resume includes the JV

field hockey and soccer teams, debate,Model United Nations and DECA. Multiplenational/local competition experienceshave given me a strong insight on policyand working effectively in a committee orteam. I believe I can make a difference andbenefit the governing board.

M a r i a n aPatterson: I en-joy taking otherpeople’s ideas andthoughts into ac-count when mak-ing decisions, es-pecially if I’mworking togetherwith them toachieve a commongoal.

Being bilingual in both English and Span-ish aids me in this trait.

My organizational skills are anotherstrong characteristic of mine as I considerthem to be both my greatest weakness andstrength because I often make lists in orderto structure a plan that I want to obtain, nomatter the size. However, I feel uneasy if Iproceed to do a task without a formulatedstrategy.

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