Fauquier County community events
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Version 0 of 1. Book ’n’ Stitchers Work on projects and discuss favorite books. Tuesday 6 p.m. and March 8 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. Marshall Evening Book Club “The Mountaintop School for Dogs and Other Second Chances,” by Ellen Cooney. Monday 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. Marshall Afternoon Book Club “Caravans: A Novel of Afghanistan,” by James Michener. March 9 at 1 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free. Bealeton Evening Book Club “The Girl You Left Behind,” by Jojo Moyes. March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. 540-422-8500. Free. Bealeton Afternoon Book Club “The Girl You Left Behind,” by Jojo Moyes. March 17 at 2:30 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. 540-422-8500. Free. Mystery Book Club “Boy in the Suitcase,” by Lene Kaaberol. March 17 at noon, John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Sq., Warrenton. 540-422-8500. Free. Socrates Cafe Discussion group for adults. Topic: “Is Media a Reflection of Our Culture or Its Creator?” March 8 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. Wednesday 4 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free. Read Across America Day Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with stories, crafts refreshments and a visit from the Cat in the Hat. Saturday 10:30 a.m., Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., Bealeton; John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. Co-sponsored by the Fauquier County Library and the Fauquier Education Association. 540-422-8500. Free. Adult writing group Share works and exchange feedback. Tuesday 1 p.m.. John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall; Thursday at 1 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 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. Works from the Great American Songbook: Rosa Lamoreaux and Friends Candlelight concert Sunday 5 p.m. Barton Oaks ballroom, 2750 Landmark School Rd., The Plains. A benefit for the Community Music School of the Piedmont. 540-592-3040. Email piedmontmusic@aol.com or go to www.piedmontmusic.org. $125. 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. “An Evening With the Woodcocks” Saturday 5-8 p.m. Environmental Studies on the Piedmont, 6712 Balantyre Rd., Warrenton. An introductory talk and a hike to search of birds. Take binoculars, a camera and camp stool or mat. Light refreshments and stories will follow the hike. The rain date is next Sunday. Sponsored by Environmental Studies on the Piedmont and the Bull Run Mountains Conservancy. 540-349-3331 or sgarvin@envstudies.org. $15; reservations 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 Guildenstern Are Dead” Tom Stoppard’s tragicomedy about two minor characters from “Hamlet.” March 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. and March 20 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. Older Wiser Learners (OWLs) Programs, games, conversations, and a chance to make new friends. Take part in a drop-in craft or bring a project, March 10 at 1 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; Master Gardeners discussion, March 10 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: 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. 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