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In today's newsletter:

• How could a new American Legion Bridge change your McLean commute?

Also on today's calendar: Heirloom- Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAYS 10-4 and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 51 and low of 44 degrees.
• Friday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 59, low: 26.
• Saturday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 44 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trump administration pushes for action on American Legion Bridge rebuild (ffxnow.com) — Drivers in McLean should know that federal transportation officials are pressing Maryland to move faster on rebuilding the American Legion Bridge, which connects directly to the new I-495 Express Lanes that opened through McLean on Nov. 23. The Federal Highway Administration is seeking public input and private-sector ideas through Feb. 9, 2026, aiming to ease chronic Beltway congestion that affects daily commutes between Fairfax and Montgomery counties.
   

📸 Around McLean

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McLean

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Heirloom- Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAYS 10-4
  6830 Elm St, Suite 9, McLean, VA, 22101 ,
  10:00 am
• Bourbon & Culinary Experience at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
  Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, VA, 22102,
  6:00 pm
• McLean Winter Estate: Jewels, Holiday Decor, Furniture, Arts & Rugs Online Auction
  McLean
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• HOLIDAY FUN! Flea Market - Arts & Crafts Fair in Alexandria
  8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  8:00 am
• 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

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: 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

Sunday December 21

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

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Family Service - 4pm All are welcome, especially children! Redeemer Lutheran Church
  Lutheran Church of the Redeemer , 1545 Chain Bridge Rd , McLean
  4:00 pm
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services at 6, and 8pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church
  Lutheran Church of the Redeemer , 1545 Chain Bridge Rd , McLean
  6:00 pm

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• McLean Youth Soccer
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• The Brooksfield School — (703) 356-5437
  A private school in McLean, VA
• The Fairfax Christian School — (703) 759-5100
  Give Your Child a Competitive Advantage
• Redeemer Renaissance Preschool — (703) 356-3567
  Redeemer Renaissance Preschool 2025-26 Open Enrollment

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Artech LLC posted a job opening for Delivery Manager Salesforce Marketing Cloud in Falls Church. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

• Final Fairfax board meeting of 2025 ends late with comments on rogue towing, budget (ffxnow.com)
• Tanishq Opens 3 More U.S. Stores (instoremag.com)
• Fox rescued in Fairfax County after being stuck in fence (wtop.com)

Vienna

• What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2025 In Vienna (patch.com)

Arlington

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