Fauquier County community events
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Version 0 of 1. Book ’n’ Stitchers Work on projects and discuss favorite books. April 5 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. Civil War encampment Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and next Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 540-592-3556. Park entry, $5 per vehicle. History hike Next Sunday 1-3 p.m. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. Meet at the Lost Mountain parking area. 540-592-3556. Park entry, $5 per vehicle. 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 Evening Book Club “Shenandoah: A Story of Conservation and Betrayal,” by Sue Eisenfeld. Monday at 7 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free. Evening Great Books Club “Much Ado About Nothing,” by William Shakespeare. April 4 at 7 p.m., Warrrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 540-422-8500, Ext. 6862. Free. Marshall Afternoon Book Club “Circling the Sun, ” by Paula McLain and/or “West With the Night,” by Beryl Markham. April 13 at 1 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free. Bealeton Evening Book Club “Defending Jacob,” by William Landay. April 20 at 7:30 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. 540-422-8500. Free. Mystery Book Club “Untimely Death: A Shakespeare in the Catskills Mystery,” by Elizabeth Duncan. April 21 at noon, John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Sq., Warrenton. 540-422-8500. Free. Bealeton Afternoon Book Club “Defending Jacob,” by William Landay. April 21 at 2:30 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. 540-422-8500. Free. Socrates Cafe Discussion group for adults. Topic: “Should America’s Political System Be Reformed?” April 12 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. April 6 at 4 p.m. John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free. Adult writing group Share works and exchange feedback. Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., Bealeton; April 5 at 1 p.m. John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. 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. 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. “Voices in the Night” Introductory program at the farmhouse and guided hike to listen to the songs of various frog species. Saturday 6-9 p.m. Environmental Studies on the Piedmont, 6712 Blantyre Rd., Warrenton. The field station will open at 5 p.m. for those wishing to being a picnic to enjoy on the lawn. sgarvin@envstudies.org. 540-349-3331. $15. Registration required. 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 or 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. “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” Tom Stoppard’s tragicomedy focuses on two minor characters from “Hamlet.” Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and next Sunday at 2 p.m. Fauquier Community Theatre, 4225 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. Call 540-349-8760 or go to fctstage.org. $16, seniors and students $14. Family-friendly movie Friday at 7 p.m. Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. Free popcorn. Call for movie information. 540-422-8580. $10, age 11 and younger $5. Older Wiser Learners (OWLs) Programs, games, conversations, and a chance to make new friends. Celebrate National Craft Month, April 14 at 1 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. Learn about home and personal tips, April 14 at 2 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., Bealeton. 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 area residents of 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: ldliving@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. |