Fauquier County community events
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Version 0 of 1. Book ’n’ Stitchers Work on projects and discuss favorite books. Tuesday at noon, 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. Evening Great Books Club “Greasy Lake,” by T. Coraghessan Boyle. May 2 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. Wednesday 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. Marshall Evening Book Club “The Pearl That Broke Its Shell,” by Nadia Hashimi. April 25 at 7 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free. Socrates Cafe Discussion group for adults. Topic: “Should America’s Political System Be Reformed?” 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. Saturday 10:30 a.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., Bealeton; April 18 at 4 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 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 19 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. Warrenton Chorale: “Sing Into Spring” April 22 at 7:30 p.m. and April 23 at 3 p.m. Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main St., Warrenton. 540-347-3161 or warrentonchorale.org. $15, children 12 and younger $5. 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. Plant and seed swap Sunday 2-4 p.m., Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. Sponsored by the Fauquier Master Gardeners. 540-422-8500. “Meet the Beekeepers” Saturday 1-3 p.m. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 540-592-3556. Park entry, $5 per vehicle. Virginia Bioblitz Team up with park rangers and Virginia Master Naturalists members to survey plants and animals at the park. Contribute to a nationwide biodiversity inventory in cooperation with the Virginia Geographic Alliance. April 23, 1-4 p.m. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 540-592-3556. Park entry, $5 per vehicle. 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. Shakespeare Theatre Company: “Tiny Tempest” April 23 at 2 p.m. Highland School, Rice Center for the Performing Arts, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Sponsored by the Fauquier Library and Highland School as part of the Virginia Shakespeare Initiative and the Norris Family Fund. 540-422-8518. Free. Life on the Farm Learn about daily life on a mid-19th-century farm. Help in the kitchen garden, go on a scavenger hunt to collect seeds, visit baby farm animals and see antique farming equipment. Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 540-592-3556. Park entry, $5 per vehicle. Older Wiser Learners (OWLs) Programs, games, conversations, and a chance to make new friends. Celebrate National Craft Month, Thursday at 1 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. Learn about home and personal tips, Thursday 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 Saturday. 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 Wednesday. 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 those 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 at 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. |