Stuart Nesbitt is a Realtor® licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. His office is located in Fairfax County near the City of Alexandria in Belle Haven. He was born and raised in Northern Virginia and attended Fairfax County schools. Call him at any time to discuss your real estate needs.
I recently started volunteering as a coach for Fort Hunt Youth Basketball and I believe volunteering has some great benefits.
Friendship- When people get together, relationships are formed. After coaching a few practices, it's not uncommon for volunteers to exchange phone numbers or social media information. By giving just a small amount of time, lifetime bonds may be established.
Community- Building with your community gives a sense of pride. Whether you are volunteering at your local recreation center or at your local food kitchen, this will save money. Saving money saves resources and funds can now go toward other local improvements.
Personal Growth- Experiencing new things and environments will lead to personal growth. Skills you may not have known you had will become more apparent.
Health- Volunteering will naturally make you a more active person. Research has found that volunteering has amazing health benefits. While thinking of others, one can battle depression and social confinement.
tipClean- The most obvious is cleaning. As much as you enjoy leaving your dirty laundry scattered everywhere and the dirty dishes piled up in the sink, cleaning is unavoidable. Hiring cleaners is often the best solution. Professional cleaners will scrub and clean the places you will easily overlook. The better your property shows, the easier it will sell.
Landscaping- The yard and the exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers will see. Removing weeds, dead branches and making sure downspouts are functioning correctly are relatively inexpensive tasks that will do wonders on the first impression of your home. If you're thinking of moving next spring, (then) this winter, you should be working on your landscaping.
Paint- Painting your home in a neutral color that appears to a broad audience will help purchasers envision themselves in your home. Auburn red might look great to you, but it has the potential to turn off buyers.
De-clutter- It might be tough to let go of some items you have lying around your home. De-cluttering your home will give the impression of more space and give a more desirable impression.
Jefferson Manor Park is located just off Telegraph Road in the Jefferson Manor community. The park is administrated by Fairfax County and has a large field and a few groves of trees. The amenities of the park include:
a Little League field;
a basketball court;
a playground;
restrooms; and,
a shelter.
A pavilion at Jefferson Manor Park
Welcome to Jefferson Manor Park
A play ground at Jefferson Manor Park
The shelter at Jefferson Manor seats 36 and with a maximum capacity of 50. It has 6 tables and the shelter has 4 grills.
The Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library offers the largest selection of adult and children's materials in the City of Alexandria's library system. The library was named after former mayor Charles Beatley who was mayor from 1967 to 1976 and from 1979 to 1985. Located on Duke Street west of Old Town, the Beatley Library is convenient for folks in the West End and Old Town and neighborhoods like Cameron Station. In addition to a large collection of books and periodicals, the library offers the following additional features and services:
Internet stations (24 of them!) and six word processing stations for free public use
Free wireless Internet access
Children's Programs and Outreach services including story-time readings for ages 1 to 6 and reading programs for older kids.
Meeting Rooms available to individuals and organizations for meetings of an educational, cultural or civic nature. The community meeting room seats up to 150 and the conference room seats 10. The meeting and conference rooms require advance reservation.
Reading Garden
Beatley Library is in West End Alexandria
Beatley Library is near Landmark Mall
Outside Beatley library during the evening
Beatley Library is close to Cameron Station
Outside Beatley Library
Charles E. Beatley, Jr.
Central Library
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304-2903
Phone: 703-519-5900
Fax: 703-519-5915
Monday -Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sundays: 1pm-5pm
Commander James S. Ward, well known as a scholar and an authority on tactics and gunnery, was the first Union naval officer mortally wounded after the outbreak of the Civil War. Ward was well known because, among other accomplishments, he was instrumental in establishing the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.
Fort Ward is in the West End of Alexandria
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Union commanders understood that a Confederate blockade of the Potomac was a serious threat to the main supply line for Washington, D.C. As a result, a flotilla of seven Navy vessels under the command of James Ward were dispatched to protect the waterway for shipping. In the earliest days of the war, that flotilla was involved in an action to support the strategic redeployment of a small Federal force at Mathias Point. During this action a Confederate sniper shot Ward, and he died shortly thereafter.
One of these forts was named after Commander Ward, and today Fort Ward is the best preserved of this fort system. During the war, Fort Ward was the fifth largest fort defending the Capitol and thus deterred Confederate forces who never attacked its earthen walls. The Union Army abandoned the Fort in December 1865, and shortly thereafter any salvageable materials were sold at auction.
The land is now owned by the City of Alexandria. During the time of the war, the fort was a dusty (at times muddy) place, stripped of vegetation and armed with cannons. Today, it is a manicured oasis of greenery in the city of Alexandria.
On the grounds of old Fort Ward, Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site serves as a park, educational center and cultural remembrance for those who served here. The museum has exhibits on general Civil War topics as well as interpretive programs specific to Fort Ward and Alexandria during the Union occupation. Fort Ward can be entered at 4301 West Braddock in Alexandria, Virginia.
The Fort is located relatively close to Inova Alexandria Hospital and Episcopal High School. The surrounding area is a mixture of very high end housing, middle class housing and is located not far from Skyline and the condos near I-395. To search the surrounding area check out West End Alexandria.
Welcome to Beacon Mall
Situated near Huntington, Groveton, Montebello, Hunting Creek Club, Belle View, and River Towers, Beacon Mall provides everything from basic necessities to high-tech gadgetry. Amongst the stores you'll find Giant Food and Drug, Chipotle, Chevy Chase Bank, Lowes and many more.
Beacon Mall is in Alexandria, VA just south of the intersection of Richmond Highway (Route 1) and I-495/I-95.
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Martha Washington Library is located near the intersection of Fort Hunt Road and Belle View Boulevard.The Martha Washington Library is one of the oldest libraries in the Fairfax County library system. In one form or another, Martha Washington Library has been located in Fairfax County since 1969. There was a complete renovation in 2010. The renovation has allowed the library to have an abundance of natural light in the facility which has made it eligible to qualify for the U.S. Green Building Council.
For more information:
Martha Washington Library is located at 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22307.
703-768-6700
Located at 2501 Parkers Lane in Alexandria VA 22306, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is open 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week, providing residents with accessible and convenient health and emergency services with 237 beds and state of the art health facilities over 26 acres of well designed spacious gardens to help patients recover.
More about Mount Vernon Inova
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital houses the Wound Healing Center aside from the re-known Inova Joint Replacement Center and Rehabilitation Center that have been ranked among the top orthopedic and rehabilitation programs in the U.S.
A $14 million expansion and renovation project was launched in 2008 paving the way for better patient services and comfort, patient flow and privacy within the Emergency Department and improvements for the radiology services.
A Gold Seal of Approval™ for outstanding care in joint replacement procedures was earned by the Inova Joint Replacement Center in 2009 from The Joint Commission, making Inova Mount Vernon Hospital one of the six programs in VA to earn this distinction. A 3 year accreditation for breast care was also earned by the Inova Breast Care of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancer.
The Joint Commission has then designated a Primary Stroke Center at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in May 2010 providing exceptional efforts to cater to the needs of stroke patients producing better results for stroke care.
Services offered by Inova
List of services offered at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital:
Breast Health
Cancer Services
Emergency Services
Endoscopy Services
Gynecology
Heart and Vascular Services
Inova Joint Replacement Center
Interventional Radiology
Joint Replacement
Mental Health Services
Neuroscience Services
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Services
Rehabilitation Services
Spine Services
Stroke Services
Surgical Services
Vision Services
Women’s Services
Wound Healing
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital also features other services such as Digital mammography, 64 Channel LightSpeed® VCT Scanner and Hyperbaric oxygen therapy. For more information about Inova Mount Vernon Hospital please call 703 664 7000.
Other Inova locations
The Inova Health System is Northern Virginia’s leading healthcare provider caring for more than 1 million people every year overseen by a volunteer board of community members since 1956. From a single hospital, the Inova Health System has immensely grown into a network of hospitals, healthcare centers, outpatient services and care facilities found throughout Northern VA with over 16,000 employees committed to providing the best healthcare and improving the health of communities being served through innovative ways aside including diverse health programs for children and adults through outreach programs and partnerships.
Other locations of Inova Health System:
Inova Alexandria Hospital
4320 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
Contact Number: 703 504 3000
Inova Fairfax Hospital / Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Contact Number: 703 776 4001 / 2
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
3600 Joseph Siewick Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033
Contact Number: 703 391 3600
Inova Loudoun Hospital
44045 Riverside Parkway
Leesburg, VA 20176
Contact Number: 703 858 6000
Inova Medical Center – Dulles South
24801 Pinebrook Road
Chantilly, VA 20152
Contact Number: 703 722 2500
Inova HealthPlex at Franconia/Springfield
6355 Walker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22310
Contact Number: 703 797 6800
Heritage Hill is a townhouse subdivision located in the well established community of Franconia (established in the 1870's). The area will appeal to commuters owing to its close proximity to the Huntington Metro, Old Town Alexandria and I-495. Many homes here are situated close to the forested area of Heritage Hill Park which divides Heritage Hill and Telegraph Road.
Alexandria City Hall was built on a site designated for the market and city hall when Alexandria was founded in 1749. The original City Hall burned in 1871 the current structure was erected in 1874. This City Hall wraps around a central courtyard known as Market Square. When first constructed Alexandria City Hall also housed a Masonic Lodge, court facility, and police and fire stations. Today, the site only has municipal offices. Over the years the building has undergone several renovations and additions. Among the most recent and was the 1960-61 addition that filled the old courtyard. At that time, the building was reoriented toward the south with the new entrance facing King Street and Market Square, an open, landscape plaza with central fountain in the current Market Square. In1981, further renovations linked the 1871 building and the 1961 addition with new elevators, stairs and corridors.
The plaque reads
Alexandria Washington Lodge
No. 22 AF & AM
Chartered AD 1788
Destroyed by Fire May 19, AD 1871
Rebuilt AD 1874
Adolf Cluss Architect
The Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library offers the largest selection of adult and children's materials in the City of Alexandria's library system. The library was named after former mayor Charles Beatley who was mayor from 1967 to 1976 and from 1979 to 1985. Located on Duke Street west of 
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