In case you weren't checking into McLean Patch every day (and if you didn't, you should start by signing up for our daily email newsletter), here is a round-up of what happened around the neighborhood this week.

Monday

• Patch polled several prominent local Republicans and Democrats in Northern Virginia about their thoughts on Mitt Romney's selection of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan for vice president.
• Hours at Dolley Madison Library are changing in September. (Trust us, this is a good thing.)

Tuesday

• Argo, Ben Affleck's new movie - parts of which were shot in McLean - will open in theaters Oct. 12. We've got the trailer up on Patch. 
• In the weekly crime blotter, Fairfax County Police responded to several reported larcencies in McLean - especially in the Tysons Corner area. There's also a report of an injured raccoon.

Wednesday

• Will Thomas, 13, of McLean, is using basketball to help the families of fallen Navy SEALs. He hopes to raise $310,000 this year. 
• Homeowners in McLean are eligible to enter to win home energy makeovers worth up to $10,000 in a program co-sponsored by Fairfax County, the Local Energy Alliance and Dominion.

Thursday

• Someone slipped into the Potomac River near Great Falls on Thursday afternoon and was rescued by authorities. 
• The latest round of McLean restaurant inspection reports include some troubling infractions. 
• A youth soccer team from McLean recently competed in a tournament in England and brought home a trophy. Go team!

Friday

• Now you can tour the CIA in McLean via cell phone by downloading the agency's new smartphone app. 
• Several local organizations are providing help for young immigrants who want to stay in country legally.

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