MCC 50th Kickoff Celebration
County of Fairfax, Virginia
The McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, Va. 22101
www.mcleancenter.org
Media Contact:
Sabrina Anwah, Director of Marketing & Communications
703-790-0123, TTY: 711
571-230-5197 (work cell)
sabrina.anwah@fairfaxcounty.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024
025-008
McLean Community Center kicks off its 50th Anniversary Celebration on January 4, 2025
McLean, Va.—The Governing Board and staff of the McLean Community Center (MCC) are inviting patrons to a special kickoff celebration for the center’s 50th Anniversary at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, in the Alden Theatre. The event is free; however, patrons are asked to R.S.V.P. by sending an email to feedback@mcleancenter.org. The event starts a yearlong celebration, which includes the installation of two public art projects, a tree planting, and a large, communitywide festival in October. MCC is located at 1234 Ingleside Ave.
McLean Historian and former MCC Board member Carole Herrick will present a history talk highlighting the community efforts that brought about the creation of the center and its early history. A premiere showing of the center’s newly created 50th Anniversary Commemorative Video and a celebratory reception will follow. The event is hosted by the Friends of McLean Community Center with support from McLean Project for the Arts (MPA). The MPA art galleries will be open starting at 6 p.m. for guests to enjoy the “Vibrant Matter: Works from Wood” exhibition.
For more information, call the center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit mcleancenter.org.
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The McLean Community Center, an agency of Fairfax County Government, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all programs, services and activities. We will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. To request special accommodations, call the Center 14 working days in advance of the event. To request this information in an alternate format, call 711.
