McLean AAUW to Host Malaysian Diplomatic Wives
McLean Area AAUW will hold an annual business meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. Before the business meeting, there will be treats, both cultural and culinary. This branch meeting is also an annual potluck dinner: those with last names beginning with A through H are asked to bring a main dish, names beginning I through R a side dish or salad, and those with last names beginning with S through Z a dessert. Beverages will be provided.
The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. by welcoming Suriyah Shahril, the wife of the deputy chief of mission for the Embassy of Malaysia, who will talk about Malaysia with a focus on Malaysian textiles and designs used in traditional Malaysian attire. She will be joined by several diplomatic wives who will be wearing traditional Malaysian dresses.
During the business meeting, branch members will vote on 10 proposed bylaws amendments and six changes to the branch standing rules.
The next McLean AAUW Branch meeting is the Annual Author’s luncheon on April 12 at 11:30 a.m. which will be catered and features Sara Fitzgerald, author of Elly Petersen: “Mother” of the Moderates.
Vienna Quilt Shop Becomes ‘Quilt Shop of McLean’
After 25 years, the Vienna Quilt Shop, home of the “Quilt Doctor®,” will be moving, effective April 1, 2013. The new signature “Quilt Shop of McLean” will be located at 6724 Curran St. in McLean.
The larger fabric design center will continue to provide distinctive personal detailing, restoration and custom work in contemporary and vintage textiles. The work encompasses such recent projects as restoring a puppy chewed antique quilt, reweaving a civil war coverlet and arranging school memorabilia in quilt form to cherish forever.
To fully ensure customer satisfaction, all custom work at the atelier is done under the watchful eye of Clara Sue Ashley, a textile specialist with the company for 16 years.
The Quilt Doctor’s® owner, Nancy Preston, and her professional staff extend a warm welcome to everyone. For more information call 703-281-4091 or 800-281-4010.
Wolf Announces 10th District Art Show
The opening of the annual 10th District Congressional Art Show featuring works by area high school students will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, at the George Washington University (GWU) Virginia Science & Technology Campus in Loudoun County, Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) announced. The show is free and open to the public. The winner will be announced at 7 p.m.
All submitted artwork will remain on display at the campus until April 22. The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year alongside other “Best in Show” entries from congressional districts across the country.
The campus is located at 44983 Knoll Square, off Route 7 in Ashburn, and the art show will be held in Enterprise Hall.
For more information about the art show, contact Donna Crowley in Wolf’s Winchester office at 540-667-0990 or 1-800-850-3463.
Spring Clean-Up at Claude Moore Colonial Farm
The Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, announces Spring Clean-up on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Farm’s Spring Clean-Up is an opportunity to help the local living history museum and working farm prepare for the 2013 season. Volunteers can rake leaves, clear and mulch paths, haul brush and firewood, move rail fences, waterproof outbuildings, whitewash the colonial farmhouse, split firewood, fill garden pots and more. There are jobs for every age and skill level. Families and groups are welcome. The farm is not handicap accessible due to woodland and gravel setting.
Picnic hot dog lunch and a complimentary pass to one of the farm’s 2013 Market Fairs is provided. Bring work gloves and dress for weather. Groups must register by Tuesday, March 19. RSVP to: volunteers@1771.org; www.1771.org.
Applications Accepted for James C. Macdonald Fine Arts Scholarship
High school students who want to further their interests in the fine arts are invited to enter the 2013 James C. Macdonald Arts Scholarship Competition. Sponsored by the Alden Theatre, the scholarship competition encourages artistic achievement and promotes study in the arts by high school students. The deadline for applying for this year’s competition is Monday, April 1.
The competition is open to ninth-12th grade students who reside or attend school in Dranesville Small Tax District 1A. A $1,200 scholarship prize will be given to first-place winners in each of the following categories: dance, instrumental music, vocal music, theatre and visual arts. Second-place winners in all five categories will receive $800. Third-place winners each receive $400. There are no restrictions on the use of the award money. Finalists must be present and prepared to perform at the final competition in the Alden Theatre at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, to be eligible to receive an award.
Application forms are available online and at the reception desk of the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue. A non-refundable, $15 fee is required for each application form submitted. For more information visit: www.aldentheatre.org or send an email message to Alden youth programs director Kathy Herr at kathleen.herr@fairfaxcounty.gov
MPA Announces a Call for Artists for MPAartfest
McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) is looking for artists to participate in the seventh annual MPAartfest. McLean's popular outdoor arts festival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, in McLean Central Park. Art-lovers flock to the park to see and purchase the work of 50 local and regional juried artists. With live music, a children's art walk, Innovation Station for art activities, local food and more, MPAartfest is a day for the whole family.
Artists can find the application on McLean Project for the Arts' website at www.mpaart.org/artfest.php. The deadline for application is May 1 and selected artists will be posted on the MPA website on June 1.
For additional information about MPA, visit www.mpaart.org.
Community Garage Sale and Recycling Event on April 6
The McLean Community Center will host McLean Spring Community Garage Sale and Recycling Event on Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1420 Beverly Road (Intersection of Beverly Road and Ingleside Avenue, behind Giant McLean. Almost 60 sellers will be on hand. Selling spaces are available for those who would like to sell on a first-come, first-served basis for $40. Commercial vendors and/or flea market dealers are not allowed at this sale, only residents selling gently used household items. (MCC’s fall flea market sale includes commercial vendors.)
Included in the spring sale is a recycling and shredding event. Bring your documents and computer hardware, such as hard drives, to be disposed of onsite during the sale. Also, leftover sale items can be donated to charity as a truck will be on site for those collections.
To register as a seller, visit the McLean Community Center website at http://www.mcleancenter.org/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2013/04/06/1059/79/mclean-spring-community-garage-sale-and-recycling-event.