Join us for our FREE Touch-a-Truck event that gives families and children the chance to see and explore some of their favorite vehicles! Come out to see and touch the trucks without all the noise from 9-10 a.m. during our quiet hour. Monday, Oct 13, 9 a.m.-Noon (FCPS holiday)

"You can't know where you're going until you know where you've been." Join us as McLean historian and former MCC Board member Carole Herrick guides us through the roadmap of how the center came to be! Friday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. ow.ly/IjyU50WTewv

This afternoon, our Seniors in Action participated in an 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐈 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 workshop, learning how to manage and protect their health and well-being!

¡Hablo Español! Our Seniors in Action hard at work learning the fundamentals in today's Beginner Conversational Spanish workshop 🗣️

One week from today ➡️ MCC's Public Hearing on the FY2027 Budget This hearing gives residents another opportunity to review the proposed budget. They can also prepare and provide verbal and/or written comments at the hearing. Learn more: ow.ly/fNVZ50WYowZ

So there's a party this weekend, will we see you there? 👀🎉 Join us this Saturday at the @oldfirehouseva Block Party for music, games, food, giveaways and community fun! This and more in this week's newsletter: ow.ly/gwCK50WYUxx

"It's all in the word community. That's the word. It's not McLean. It's not even center. It's community. That's essential as air, water – we need connection." If you haven't seen our 50th Anniversary video yet, you'll want to: ow.ly/B08i50UU95R

1️⃣5️⃣ days until the McLean 5k! Here's the plan: register right now, save $5 with early bird registration and *boom* there's your morning coffee money. $45 through midnight October 1 $50 October 3 and 4: Packet pick-up and RACE DAY! ow.ly/3W8850WLwYV

Helloooooooo weekend! 🎉

"You do belong here. That's important for you to know." Meet Jeremy Jarvis, the artist commissioned for MCC's 50th Anniversary mural, and learn about McLean's newest masterpiece 🎨 Join us for the official dedication at The Old Firehouse Center on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 12:30 p.m.

"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." Happy first day of fall, McLean! 🍂

You don't want to be left behind when it comes time for retirement 🙂‍↔️ Join us Wednesday for our Financial Planning: Choosing Your Path to Retirement workshop as we cover retirement goals, investment options, managing debt and more. W, 9/24, 6-7 p.m. ow.ly/cM4o50X0iBE

✋ days until Harvest Happenings! 🍁 Celebrate the start of the season with live entertainment, a petting zoo, crafts and games. Families can also purchase a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch to decorate 🎃 Saturday, Sept 27, 10 a.m.-Noon Free admission

Don't forget about the Safe Community Coalition's free Community Mental Health Chat series at the MCC! First chat: Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. Prioritizing Well-Being While Caring for All Register: ow.ly/SzXz50WRff5

Browsing antiques brings a smile to our face, too 😌 Don't miss the McLean Antiques Show & Sale! The show features mid-century furniture, jewelry, paintings and more. NEW DATES 📆 Friday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ow.ly/pVrH50X0T1N

On Saturday, members of Fairfax County Government leadership, the MCC Board and McLean community gathered for the mural dedication celebrating the MCC's 50th anniversary! We thank artist Jeremy Jarvis for McLean's newest masterpiece and everyone who joined us for this event.

Our hallway got a cozy makeover 🧶🌼 This yarn bombing – courtesy of the @mp4a – now greets you as you make your way to and from the MCC Plaza!

Here's what's (Harvest) Happening at the MCC this week and beyond! 🍂 Read + subscribe to this week's newsletter to learn more about our fall offerings: ow.ly/tB7950X1N1s

MCC is experiencing partial power ouatages. All Music Together and First Strike Soccer classes have been canceled.

"A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart." Happy National Daughters Day! 💕