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Sherwood Library serves & educates Mt. Vernon area
Fresh-cut flowers at Farmer's Market at Sherwood Hall Library
Opened in 1971 and located at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane in Alexandria, the Sherwood Regional Library provides many resources and services for residents, including hands-on technology classes, one-on-one tutoring sessions, 27 internet stations with Microsoft Office Suite and a computer with ZoomText software.
For those hosting community meetings or gatherings, the library has numerous spaces, including a meeting room that fits 200 and is often used for family literacy classes. Other spaces are four conference rooms for 12-45 people each, a group study room for four people and a quiet study room for 10. The library also hosts the Mt. Vernon Farmers Markets on Tuesday mornings from May to November and an ongoing book sale. For more information on library events, click here.
In addition, visitors can bring their laptop and use the wireless internet or bring children to use the Read to Me Room with puzzles, flannel boards and board books. For more information about the library and its services, click here or call 703-765-3645.
More Shopping Destinations in Alexandria
Shopping is beyond remarkable in Alexandria. The numerous shops consisting of factory outlets, arts & crafts, antique shops, exquisite boutiques, the list just goes on. Some of the shopping hot spots are mentioned below.
Shopping begins with Alexandria’s Farmers’ Market that began in 1753 and was one of the first of the many markets to open in the country. The array of fresh local produce, freshly baked delights and handmade crafts is well supplied at the market for a great weekend shopping.
Children can enjoy shopping at Monday’s Child where they cater to infant and children wear with fine fabrics and detailed designs suitable for special occasions, suits for boys, gowns for girls and gift selections. All located at Crilley Warehouse between Cameron and Queen Streets.
For those seeking designer clothing lines from Shoshanna and Diane Von Furstenburg and a good discount for Tory Burch and Chloe lines, the Boutique District is just the place to visit located at 5 Pitt and Saint Asaph streets.
The Show Hive features stunning shoe designs located at South Royal Street where shoe fans can head over to check out the latest and hippest shoes from Mondays to Saturdays at 11am till 6pm and Sundays 12pm till 5pm.
Those wanting to add extraordinary Alexandria paintings or have a much needed make-over for their homes with a variety of media and styles, the Studio Antiques and Fine Art, Inc. and Gallery West at 524 North Washington Street including Eight Hands Round at Mount Vernon Avenue are just the place to visit.
Another unique and outstanding store in Alexandria is Diva Designer Consignment @ Other Delights where you can made selections between Prada and Chanel and many more.
Alexandria offers a must have shopping experience for those visiting and living in the area.
Homes Available in Alexandria
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$599,000 : 209 Monroe Ave E, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$179,900 : 6300 Stevenson Ave #919, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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$499,000 : 705 Massey Ln #124, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$579,900 : 1026 Taylor Run Pkwy W, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full baths
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$483,900 : 1712 Price St, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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Colecroft creates comfortable, convenient living
Colecroft Station in Old Town offers Italian Renaissance-styled brick buildings and pleasing balconies. Built in 1987, Colecroft Station‘s townhouses contain one, two or three bedrooms and residents may have one pet per unit. Animal lovers will also love the pet exercise area at Colecroft Station. Those with or without a furry friend will enjoy the picnic area, exercise facilities and underground parking area. Plus, a full security system provides residents with a pile of peace of mind.
Colecroft is near the Braddock Road Metro
Each residency holds custom-made kitchens with oak cabinets, granite countertops and general appliances. The bathrooms were recently updated with ceramic tiles and each unit contains hardwood floors and washer and dryer.
Plus, Colecroft Station is near many useful and important places, including banks, the post office, the supermarket, the public library and the YMCA. Those who like to spend time in the community will enjoy art galleries, antique shops, bike paths, city parks and a farmers market. Colecroft residents also have easy access to the Braddock Road Metro Station.
Colecroft is visible from Braddock Road Metro
Homes for sale at Colecroft Station
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$565,000 : 610 West St N #604, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$429,900 : 545 Braddock Rd E #608, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$495,000 : 505 Braddock Rd E #801, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$525,000 : 610 West St N #508, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full baths
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$586,900 : 505 Braddock Rd E #803, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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Neighborhoods of West End Alexandria
Ben Brenman Park in Alexandria VA
The West End area of Alexandria, Virginia is made up of several areas; Seminary Hill, Lower Alexandria, Landmark, and The Seminary West. The area was actually part of Fairfax County unit the 1950′s when the neighborhood was annexed. The West End area is made up of a mixture of retailers, businesses, and apartment and condominium living.
The two attractions in the West End that stand out are the West End Dinner Theater and The West End Farmer’s Market. The Dinner Theater offers Broadway style productions, comedians, mysteries, and musicals. The Farmer’s Market opens yearly from May to November at the Ben Brenman Park. Vegetables, fruits, pastries, and cheeses are just a few of the commodities offered.
Join the West End residents in this beautiful, convenient area for living and shopping.
Homes for sale in West End Alexandria
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$179,900 : 6300 Stevenson Ave #919, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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$389,888 : 4950 Brenman Park Dr #205, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$235,000 : 203 Yoakum Pkwy #1619, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$185,000 : 424 Armistead St N #202, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$425,000 : 830 Chambliss St N, Alexandria3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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Farmer’s Market
On Saturdays, Falls Church Farmer’s Market is open to the public. It features some of the best fruits and vegetables around. You can also enjoy wines, plants, baked goods and much, much more. 
The market is open year round with at least 15 vendors in the winter and 40 vendors the rest of the year. There are gardeners on-site that can answer gardening questions of all kinds.
The markets hours are:
January 1st-March 26th – 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
April 3rd-December 18th – 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
For more information please contact:
Falls Church Farmer’s Market
City Hall Parking Lot
300 Falls Ave.
Falls Church, VA. 22046
photo credit: Darwin Bell
Farmer’s Markets ready for business
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents.
The Markets offer a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk and cheese products, along with a wide array of meat products, round out the edible delights. If gardening is an interest, many vendors have small plants at the beginning of the season, while other vendors have larger landscape plants for those ambitious projects.
All Fairfax County markets (except the Frying Pan market) host Fairfax County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinics. Citizens can bring plant or insect samples for pest identification or disease diagnosis. Master Gardeners also help citizens by having informational displays on topics such as Container Gardening or EcoSavvy Gardening.
Summer squash
All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.
For information about the Markets, call 703-642-0128, TTY 703-803-3354.
- Annandale Farmers Market
- Burke Farmers Market
- Fairfax Farmers Market
- Frying Pan Farmers Market
- Herndon Farmers Market
- Mount Vernon Farmers Market
- Wakefield Farmers Market
- Kingstowne Farmers Market
- Lorton Farmers Market
- McLean Farmers Market
- Reston Farmers Market
- Vienna/Oakton Farmers Market
- Rosslyn Farmers Market
- Crystal City Farmers Market
- Clarendon Farmers Market
- Old Town Farmers Market
- Arlington Farmers Market
- Ballston Farmers Market
- West End Farmers Market
- Upper King Street Fresh Farmers Market
Arlandria Clean-up Day!
Next Saturday will be the second annual Arlandria clean-up day! Your help is needed. Please come out, as ever bit helps. Please pass the word and tell any and all who would be interested.
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Pink azaleas are in the background
Most of the work involves spreading mulch and pulling weeds, but some bigger projects will include:
- Installing a large garden at the newly acquired open space property at the corner of West Reed and Commonwealth Avenues. Plants have been generously donated from area neighbors. If you are thinning out your own garden and would like to donate extra non-invasive plants, topsoil, or mulch to the project, please contact us! We hope to grow this park into an important addition to the neighborhood.
- Performing prep work at the Four Mile Run Park expansion properties at 4125 Mount Vernon Avenue (possibly for a future Four Mile Run Park Farmers Market and Community Arts building).
- Maintaining gardens established last year and starting some new ones.
Snacks and drinks will be provided to volunteers
WHO: Anyone willing and able from Arlandria and beyond!
WHAT: We’ll break into teams and tackle a series of small to medium projects – major projects as mentioned above, plus mulching flower-beds and around trees, weeding, hedge trimming, litter pick-up, etc.
WHERE: We’ll meet at the entrance of Four Mile Run Park (4109 Mount Vernon Ave) at 9AM. We’ll be cleaning up all along Mt. Vernon Ave between Four Mile Run and W. Glebe Rd.
WHEN: Saturday April 24th, from 9AM – 2PM
WHY: Meet your neighbors, instill pride of ownership in the area, and make Arlandria a more beautiful and appealing place to live, visit, and do business.
HOW: We’ll need people to bring some tools – shovels, hard rakes, gardening tools (spades, etc.) hedge trimmers (cordless preferred), wheelbarrows, and an extra pick-up truck for mulch hauling would be a bonus!
Contact Nick Partee or show up at the site to volunteer:
Phone: 571-239-6793 E-Mail: nickdeuva@gmail.com
Please let us know if you can provide any tools or an extra pick-up truck!
FRESHFARM Markets comes to Crystal City in May 2010
Crystal City (Arlington, VA) – After huge success in its inaugural season, the Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) is happy to announce the start of the second farmers’ market in Crystal City and the beginning of a new partnership with FRESHFARM Markets. Beginning May 18 FRESHFARM Markets will bring back local farmers and producers selling fresh produce, baked goods, artisanal cheeses, fresh-cut flowers and more to the heart of Crystal City.
“We’re thrilled to bring back the farmers’ market to the Crystal Farms program,” said Angela Fox, President and CEO of Crystal City BID. “And, we’re even more excited to have an organization with the depth and experience of FRESHFARM Markets, which currently operates the top farmers’ markets in the region, running this program for us.”
The Crystal City FRESHFARM Market will setup shop on the sidewalk of Crystal Drive between 18th and 20th Street every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting May 18th and running through October 26th.
The farmers’ market enables area employees and residents to purchase locally produced fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, specialty foods, and artisan goods. Bringing local farmers and consumers together, Crystal Farms helps ensure the employment of sustainable growing practices and reduces fossil fuel consumption by offering locally grown goods that have a much shorter travel distance.
The Crystal City Green Scene program also includes the community Power Purge and Shred on April 21st and 5k Fridays every Friday in April. Crystal City is green year-round, however, with its “low-to-no waste” policy at all events. Events use eco-friendly products (plates, forks, cups, etc.), compost bins, and active recycling.
Courtesy of Crystal City BID — The Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) is a public-private partnership established in April 2006 to promote the vibrant Crystal City business, retail, restaurant and residential community. The BID is committed to showcasing the area as a world-class destination for visitors, employees and residents. Crystal City is ACTIVE, ARTFUL, ACCESSIBLE, and GREEN.
The Clarendon Metro Station
The Clarendon Metro Station is located in Arlington, Virginia between the Rosslyn and Ballston Metro Stations and runs both the Orange and Blue Metro lines. The Clarendon Metro Station totals 212 acres of land and includes a mixed-bag of single and multi-family homes, apartments, condos, office buildings, and commercial and retail businesses. There are multiple established residential neighborhoods located near the Clarendon Metro Station that combine to create an urban village, a notion that was the central concept in the design and development of the Clarendon neighborhood.
Clarendon Metro Station
One of the major focal points near the Clarendon Metro is the Olmstead Building and standing at 213,000 square feet, the Olmstead Building is the largest office space in Clarendon. More recently completed in 2003, the Hartford Office Building is another front runner contending for the largest office space and encompasses almost 207,000 square feet. In December of 2004, there were over 64,545 square feet of office space, 25,615 square feet of retail space, and 887 residential units under construction. Presently, there are many other condominiums being built near the Clarendon Metro Station which include the Phoenix Condominiums and the Views of Clarendon condos.
Clarendon is on the Orange Line
Finally, the area surrounding the Clarendon Metro Station hosts several exciting, local events each year including Arlington‘s Neighborhood Day Parade and the Mardi Gras Parade. The largest and most notable event of the year isClarendon Day, usually held on a Saturday in mid-October, and features live music, local restaurant and eatery booths, clothing, jewelry, antiques, games and rides for children, and an ice cream eating contest.
Additionally, a farmer’s market is held at Clarendon‘s Central Park on Wednesday afternoons from Memorial Daythrough Labor Day and features organic produce and baked goods.
About the Providence District in Fairfax County VA
The Fairfax County’s Providence District is the home of over 280 homeowner and civic associations. Known as a vibrant, active and community-based populace, the Providence district in Fairfax Country is lush with national park reserves, playgrounds, hiking and biking trails. Particularly notable parks are Nottoway Park, featuring summer concert series and other seasonal community events including the Vienna Farmer’s Market. Most of the events are hosted by the Fairfax County Park Authority. Call 703-FAIRFAX (703-324-7329) for other county related information.
In addition, the Providence District is well regarded for its outstanding public safety services and county public schools; recent studies concluded that 92% of Providence District graduates go to some form of post-secondary education (1999-2000).
Finally, the Providence District is hands down and without a doubt one of the premier shopping and retail therapy experiences on the greater Atlantic seaboard. Have fun shopping at the Tysons Corner Center, Fairfax Square, Tysons Galleria and nearby Fair Oaks Mall. Providence has a diverse selection of dining establishments as well. As a whole community, it truly is a place that supports all lifestyles and embraces active community living.
Click the Providence District for a map of homes for sale in this area.
