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Vienna: Oktoberfest-Vienna Features German Auto Show

Oktoberfest-Vienna 2016 expanded its program to include a German Auto Show section. This German Auto Show included BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen which were staffed with highly qualified experts on the product.

McLean, Great Falls Real Estate: Enjoy ‘Best of Times’ in Decade

The McLean and Great Falls real estate market has experienced a robust number of sales in the 1st three quarters of 2016. The number of transactions is up 9 percent over 2015 same time frame.

McLean: Workshop on ‘Aging in Place’

Aging in Place: Modifying Your Home to Fit Your Changing Lifestyle workshop will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean. As your lifestyle changes in your later years, living in your own home, with accustomed comforts, supports your emotional well-being. Home modifications, even small ones, can enhance your comfort and safety to make a big difference. Attend this workshop to find out how simple changes to your home can create an environment where everyone is welcome and can flourish. Advance registration is required. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: Free. Call AARP at 1-877-926-8300 or http://states.aarp.org/novaevents.

AAUW McLean Area Branch Holds STEM Awards Ceremony

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) McLean Area Branch recognized six local high school girls with STEM awards at its 2016-2107 kick-off event held on Sept. 25 at the McLean Community Center.

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McLean: Book Launch Party at Star Nut Gourmet

McLean's Karen Briscoe celebrates new book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day.

Karen Briscoe, 57, a Realtor with the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC) with Keller Williams on Elm Street in McLean, celebrated her book launch party on Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Star Nut Gourmet in McLean. Her book called Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day - Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed is a daily reader with business or life principles told in a story format.

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McLean: MPAartfest Draws 51 Artists, 4,000 Visitors

Event held Sunday, Oct. 2 at McLean Central Park in McLean.

Some 51 artists displayed their artwork at the 10th annual MPAartfest held Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, at the McLean Central Park. After a little rain in the morning, the sun came out and so did a crowd of around 4,000 people.

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McLean: Used Books Sale – Best Ever

McLean Association of University Women (AAUW) wishes to thank all those who have supported the 47th Used Book Sale as well as the staff at McLean Community Center, the site of the sale and the staff of Sun Trust Bank East in Vienna where the collections are held every summer.

Potomac School Welcomes New Assistant Head of School, Director of Admission and Financial Aid

Timothy Jaeger has joined The Potomac School as assistant head of school. He is also serving as interim head of Potomac’s Upper School for the 2016-17 school year.

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Great Falls Rallies Behind David Kim

Community responds to owner of Kim's Tailoring who had quadruple bypass surgery.

David Deuk Kim, 59, of Kim's Tailoring started to get chest pains on Aug. 23, 2016. He had been very healthy up to that point, having medical checkups every two years that came up fine. Longevity had run in his family -- his father lived to be 92; two uncles lived to be 94 and 93 -- so he didn't think there was a problem. The only warning was that his cholesterol was 140.

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Dreams Come True in Great Falls

Havana Vintage celebrates 5 years in business.

While the weather was gloomy and dim this past Saturday, the doors to Havana Vintage Boutique were wide open and inside was anything but gloom. Cheerfully colored walls, luminous chandeliers, and the friendly faces of owner Nolkis Roman and her family greeted customers as they walked into the high-end consignment store to celebrate their five years in business.

Dee Leggett Exhibits at Great Falls Library

“Shapes and Colors of our Southwest National Parks" is an exhibit of photography capturing shapes and colors of the National Parks and Monuments in Arizona and Utah taken during Great Falls photographer and author Dee Leggett’s tour to the area with her husband in May.

Chantilly: Boy Scout Golf Classic

Chantilly National Golf and Country Club hosted the 19th annual Sully District Boy Scout Golf Classic on Sept. 19.

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Snapshot: Centreville Wildcats on Parade

Centreville High’s Homecoming Parade was Sept. 30 in Little Rocky Run.

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Centreville Day Sponsors

Almost all Centreville Day activities are free, thanks to the support of several vendors and sponsors, including the Korean Central Presbyterian Church, Apple Federal Union Bank, CPA Bryan Hunt, Historic Centreville Society, Centreville-Chantilly Rotary, American Disposal Services, Signarama of Centreville, Alpha Delta Kappa, Post 1995 of the American Legion, the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Friends of Historic Centreville.

Centreville Day: Who Is Mrs. Spindle, Anyway?

And why are pirates roaming around at Centreville Day?

Mrs. Spindle has become something of a Centreville Day mascot, but the Friends of Historic Centreville, who organize the event, have no idea who she really is. Her photograph was taken in March of 1862, days after the Confederate Army had left Centreville. The Union Army claimed the town. Travelling with them was photographer George Barnard who worked in Mathew Brady’s studio.