Fauquier County community events
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Version 0 of 1. Book ’n’ Stitchers Group members work on projects and discuss favorite books. Tuesday at noon and Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free. Crocheting and knitting group Projects are donated to local charities selected by group members. Thursdays 1-3 p.m., St. Stephen’s Church Pastor’s Study, 8693 Old Dumfries Rd., Catlett. Call 540-788-4252 or email ststephenscatlett@yahoo.com. Quilters First and third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Bethel United Methodist Church, 6903 Blantyre Rd., Warrenton. 540-349-8473. Free. Genealogical research help Fauquier Heritage and Preservation Trust volunteers help visitors. Mondays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays noon-4 p.m., Wednesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and second Saturdays 1-3 p.m. John K. Gott Library, 4110 Winchester Rd., Marshall. 540-364-3440 or fhpf@verizon.net. Free. Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail Every day except Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 10 Ashby St., Warrenton. 540-347-5525 or fauquierhistory.com. $2, students $1; age 9 and younger free. Gold-panning demonstrations Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays 2-2:15 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. Monroe Park, 14421 Gold Dust Pkwy. (off Route 17), Goldvein. 540-752-5330 or goldvein.com . Free. Marshall Afternoon Book Club “Shenandoah: A Story of Conservation and Betrayal,” by Sue Eisenfeld. Wednesday 1 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free. Bealeton Evening Book Club “Still Alice,” by Lisa Genova. Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. 540-422-8500. Free. Bealeton Afternoon Book Club “Still Alice,” by Lisa Genova. Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. 540-422-8500. Free. Mystery Book Club “Bull Mountain,” by Brian Panowich. Feb. 18 at noon, John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Sq., Warrenton. 540-422-8500. Free. Marshall Evening Book Club “The Mountaintop School for Dogs and Other Second Chances,” by Ellen Cooney. Feb. 29 at 7 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free. Evening Great Books Club “The Pugilist at Rest,” by Thom Jones. March 7 at 7 p.m., Warrrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 540-422-8500, Ext. 6862. Free. Socrates Cafe Discussion group for adults. Topic: “If There Is an Afterlife, What Would You Like It to Be?” Tuesday at 7 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 540-422-8517. Paws to Read Program in which children ages 5-10 read to therapy dogs to build confidence and improve reading skills. Children must be accompanied by an adult; a signed permission slip is required. Monday at 4 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., Bealeton. 540-422-8500. Free. Adult writing group Share works and exchange feedback. Feb. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Bealeton Library. 540-422-8500, Ext. 6862. Book Cellar New and used books at a discount. Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Sq., Warrenton. 540-439-1939. Sweetheart dance With music by the Silver Tones Swing Band. Friday 7-9 p.m. Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8580. $10. Fauquier Community Band open rehearsal New musicians are welcome. Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. Warrenton Community Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave. 540-829-7509. Blue Ridge Barbershoppers For men interested in singing four-part harmony. Mondays 7:30-10 p.m. Warrenton Church of Christ, 6398 Lee Highway Access Dr. 540-788-4257. Orienteering courses C.M. Crockett Park, 10066 Rogues Rd., Midland. 540-788-4867. Free. Scrabble for adults Mondays 6 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free. Chess Club Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St. Chessboards appreciated. 540-422-8500. Free. Racquetball challenge Age 18 and older. Fridays 6-8 p.m. Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. 540-347-6894. $2. Fauquier Duplicate Bridge Club Pairs and single players welcome. Thursdays at noon, Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Rd. 540-364-3861. fauquierbridge@gmail.com. $5. Sunrise Fitness Weekdays 6:30-7 a.m. Marshall Community Center parking lot, 4133 Rectortown Rd. 540-364-3886. Free. Drop-in volleyball Age 18 and older. Tuesdays 8-10 p.m. Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. 540-347-6894. $5. Drop-in basketball Ages 12-15. Thursdays 5-7 p.m. Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Rd. 540-364-3886. $5. Drop-in basketball Age 14 and older. Thursdays 7-9 p.m. Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Rd. 540-364-3886. $4. Drop-in basketball Age 18 and older. Wednesdays 8-10 p.m. Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. 540-347-6894. $5. Drop-in basketball Age 35 and older. Mondays 6-10 p.m. Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. 540-347-6894. $5. Warrenton Stamp and Coin Club First Thursdays 7 p.m. SunTrust Bank, 680 Warrenton Center. 540-347-2567 or wscc.site11.com. Free. Fauquier Community Theatre: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” A musical comedy. Sunday 2 p.m., Fauquier Community Theatre, 4225 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. Call 540-349-8760 or go to fctstage.org. $18, seniors and students $16. Older Wiser Learners (OWLs) Programs, games, conversations, and a chance to make new friends. Thursday at 2 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., Bealeton; Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free. GED classes Piedmont Regional Adult and Continuing Education Program offers free classes for all five GED tests (writing, science, social studies, reading and math). Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-8 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. Registration required. 540-829-9914. Income tax assistance Free tax preparation help from trained volunteers, offered through April 9. St. James Episcopal Church, 73 Culpeper St., Warrenton. Call for an appointment. 571-445-3020. Income tax assistance Free tax preparation help is offered for seniors and low-income residents of Fauquier County through a partnership with the Foundation for Tax Assistance. All library locations through April 13. Call to schedule an appointment. 540-422-8465. Job search help The Virginia Employment Commission assists with résumés and applying for unemployment benefits. By appointment. Mondays noon-4 p.m., Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. 540-717-0233. Free. Warrenton Lions Club First and third Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Fauquier Hospital Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. 540-349-0063. Warrenton Newcomers Club Coffee and Open House For people who have lived in the area five years or less. Second Wednesdays 9:30-11 a.m. Mercy Hall, 121 John E. Mann St., Warrenton. 540-347-7720. Warrenton Ruritan Club Third Thursdays 7 p.m. Bethel United Methodist Church, 6903 Blantyre Rd. 540-341-7671. Free. Supper Club Age 55 and older. Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6 p.m. Fauquier Hospital Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. 540-316-3588. $4.50. English as a Second Language classes Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of Fauquier County. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. Wednesdays 6 p.m., Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St. 540-422-8465. Free. Marshall Business and Residents Association Second Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Rd. 540-364-2057. Tutoring By National Honor Society members. Tuesdays 5-7 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. Registration required. 540-422-8500. Free. National Active and Retired Federal Employees luncheon meeting Second Tuesdays 11:30 a.m., Inn at Vint Hill, 4200 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. 540-347-9639. Buffet $13. Mothers of Preschoolers Second and fourth Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, Liberty Assembly of God Church, 11775 Morgansburg Rd., Bealeton. Day care is provided by screened workers. Call 540-439-0500 or email positivelifechange.org. Free. — Compiled by Sandy Mauck Email: ldextra@washpost.com Fax: 703-777-8437 Mail: The Washington Post, 104 Dry Mill Rd., Suite 101, Leesburg, Va. 20175 Details: Items are published on a space-available basis. Include a publishable phone number. What’s happening in Fauquier County What’s happening in Fauquier County What’s happening in Fauquier County What’s happening in Fauquier County What’s happening in Fauquier County What’s happening in Fauquier County What’s happening in Fauquier County What’s happening in Fauquier County |