🌱 Patch AM: Can McLean hand undefeated Heritage its first loss on Wednesday night?

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• Can McLean hand undefeated Heritage its first loss on Wednesday night?

Also on today's calendar: Bourbon & Culinary Experience at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Very cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 30 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Tuesday: Turning cloudy; not as cold, temps: high: 39, low: 28.
• Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 49 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Basketball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Heritage (maxpreps.com) — Heritage’s boys basketball team extended its undefeated streak to 5–0 with a 63–42 win over Washington Leadership Academy, powered by Becks Hetzel’s 20-point double-double. McLean fans should note that Heritage will host McLean at 7 p.m. Wednesday, setting up a strong early-season test during the holiday break.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McLean

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Bourbon & Culinary Experience at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
  Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, VA, 22102,
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Chantilly, VA (December 2025)
  Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly
  10:00 am

Thursday December 25

• Brunch with Santa: A Christmas Celebration
  Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, VA, 22102,
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• McLean Winter Estate Auction: Jewels, Furniture, Arts & Rugs Online Auction
  6820 Elm St , McLean
  9:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAYS 10-4
  6830 Elm St, Suite 9, McLean, VA, 22101
• Heirloom Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURDSAYS 10-4
  6830 Elm Street Suite 9, McLean Virginia
  10:00 am
• Heirloom- Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAYS 10-4
  6830 Elm St, Suite 9, McLean, VA, 22101
  10:00 am
• Heirloom Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURDSAYS 10-4
  6830 Elm Street Suite 9 McLean, Virginia 22101
  10:00 am

Friday December 19

• Living Nativity and Christmas Concert
  Lutheran Church of the Redeemer , 1545 Chain Bridge Rd , McLean
  6:00 pm
• Christmas Concert - Sounds of the Season - Multiple Choirs and Sing Alongs
  Lutheran Church of the Redeemer , 1545 Chain Bridge Rd , McLean
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Falls Church Farmers Market
  City Hall Parking Lot , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
  8:00 am

Sunday December 21

• Sunday Worship Service
  1367 Chain Bridge Rd , McLean
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Video, Highlights: Fairfax County/City Dems Hold Candidates Forum for HD11 Special Election (Firehouse Primary This Tuesday) (bluevirginia.us)

Vienna

• Dusting of snow delays opening of Fairfax County parks, school sites (ffxnow.com)
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• Vienna High School awarded $10,000 breakfast grant (thesouthern.com)

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