What's happening in Fauquier County, Nov. 8, 2009

Arts and crafts

QUILTERS, 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Bethel United Methodist Church, 6903 Blantyre Rd., Warrenton. Also meeting on occasional Wednesdays, 10 a.m., at members' homes. Free. Call for information. 540-349-8473.

Children

TUTORING FOR STUDENTS, 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. Tutoring for students in elementary grades will be provided by Liberty High School National Honor Society members. No tutoring when Fauquier public schools are closed. Free. 540-347-8750, Ext. 6.

Community

COMMUNITY LUNCH, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. fourth Saturdays, Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains. Shut-ins and others can call for rides. Free. 540-253-5177.

History

STARTING YOUR GENEALOGY RESEARCH, 10 a.m. Saturday, Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. A workshop on basic research techniques and recommended Web sites, with an introduction to Fauquier public libraries' online databases. Free. 540-439-9728.

AMERICAN HISTORY SERIES, 3 p.m. Nov. 15, John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Sq., Warrenton. "Meet American Suffragist Mrs. Robert Walker," a presentation by Lynne Garvey-Hodge. Sponsored by Fauquier Heritage Institute and Fauquier County Public Library. Free. 540-341-7019.

BLEAK HOUSE TOURS, 1-4 p.m. weekends, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. Parking, $5. 540-592-3556.

Literature, lectures and discussions

BEALETON BOOK CLUB, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. Discussion of "The Reader," by Bernhard Schlink. New members welcome. Free. 540-439-9728.

SOCRATES CAFE, for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St. Group discussion: "Is There Hope?" Free. 540-349-1253.

DAYTIME GREAT BOOKS, 1 p.m. Nov. 16, Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St. Discussion of "The Closing Circle" by Barry Commoner and "The World's Biggest Membrane" by Lewis Thomas. New members welcome. Free. 540-347-8750, Ext. 6.

MARSHALL AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB, 1 p.m. Nov. 18, John Marshal Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. Discussion of "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson. New members welcome. Free. 540-364-4910. BOOK CELLAR, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, John Barton Payne Building basement, 2 Courthouse Sq., Warrenton. New and used books at a discount. Operated by Friends of the Fauquier Library to benefit programs for children and adults. 540-347-8750, Ext. 6.

Music

GRACE CHURCH FAMILY CONCERT, 5 p.m. Nov. 15, Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains. Music by the Kennedy String Quartet, consisting of members of the National Symphony Orchestra. $30. 540-253-5177, http://www.gracechurch.net.

GOOSE CREEK CHORALE REHEARSALS, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Hwy., Upperville. Choir music emphasizes arrangements rooted in rural American traditions. New members welcome. Small fee to help buy music. 540-592-3189, meralyn@buchananhall.com.

COMMUNITY BAND AUTUMN CONCERT, all ages, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Warrenton Community Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave. Free. 540-347-6896.

BLUE RIDGE BARBERSHOPPERS, for men of all ages who want to sing four-part harmony. 7:30-10 p.m. Mondays, Warrenton Church of Christ, 6398 Lee Highway Access Dr. Free. 540-788-4257.

Nature

LEONID METEOR SHOWER, all ages; 17 or younger must have adult supervision. 7-11 p.m. Saturday, C.M. Crockett Park, 10066 Rogues Rd., Midland. Use your own telescope or ones provided. Take blankets and snacks. Free; nonresidents, $6 per vehicle. 540-788-4867.

STARGAZING SESSION, all ages, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. Learn about the night sky and examine it through telescopes, guided by members of the Smithsonian Institution's Albert Einstein Planetarium and the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In the event of cloud cover, a short program will be presented. Parking, $5. 540-592-3556.

Sports and recreation

12TH ANNUAL REMINGTON 5K TURKEY TROT, all ages, Nov. 21, meet at M.M. Pierce Elementary School, 12074 James Madison St., Remington. Refreshments. Registration at 9 a.m.; race at 10 a.m. $25. 540-788-4867 or e-mail jeanne.ritchie@fauquiercounty.gov.

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL, age 16 and older, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. $5; ages 16-17, $2.50. 540-347-6894.

RUNNING, build stamina and make friends, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fauquier High School track, Warrenton. Optional runs Saturday mornings. Free. 540-938-6509.

DROP-IN BASKETBALL, adults, 8-10 p.m. Thursdays, Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. Fauquier County residents, $4; nonresidents, $6. 540-364-3886.

DROP-IN BASKETBALL, age 35 and older, 6-10 p.m. Mondays, Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. Fauquier County residents, $5; nonresidents, $7.50. 540-347-6894.

HYDROFLEX, low-intensity strength and flexibility workout, 10-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, FAST Aquatics Center, 6862 Johnson Dr., Warrenton. $6. 540-349-4858.

DEEP-WATER AEROBICS, 9-10 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, FAST Aquatics Center, 6862 Johnson Dr., Warrenton. $6. 540-349-4858.

WALKING CLUB, sponsored by Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department. Get a log when signing in at the Warrenton Community Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave., to track miles and earn rewards. Walk alone or with a group. Fauquier residents, $8; nonresidents, $12. 540-347-6896.

SCRABBLE FOR ADULTS, 6 p.m. Mondays, call for details. John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. Free. 540-364-4910.

WARRENTON STAMP AND COIN CLUB, 7 p.m. first Thursdays, SunTrust Bank meeting room, 680 Warrenton Center. Visitors welcome. Free. 540-439-2660.

Theater

"STEEL MAGNOLIAS," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Highland Center for the Arts, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. $10; students, $5. 540-878-2700, Ext. 2733, http://www.highlandcenterforthearts.org.

Miscellaneous

"WILD WEST ADVENTURE" CORN MAZE, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Buckland Farm Market, 4484 Lee Hwy., Warrenton. $9; ages 2-12, $7. 540-341-4739.

CORN MAZE IN THE PLAINS, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 4501 Tavern Rd., The Plains. Hayrides, a country store, face painting and live entertainment. $9; ages 4-12, $8; 3 and younger, free. 540-456-7339, http://www.cornmazeintheplains.com.

INTRODUCTION TO E-MAIL, for adults, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St. Learn how to create a free e-mail account and be able to access it from any computer. Free. Register. 540-347-8750, Ext. 6.

NATIONAL GAMING DAY, Saturday. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., 540-349-1128; 1-4 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., 540-439-9728. Learn about new and classic board games. Free.

"SEARCH AND EXPLORE THE INTERNET," for adults, 9 a.m. Nov. 17, Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St. Free. Register. 540-347-8750, Ext. 6.

WARRENTON NEWCOMERS CLUB, coffee, 9:30 a.m. second Wednesdays, visitors center, 33 N. Calhoun St. Open to residents who have lived in the area less than five years. Free. 540-347-7720.

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL, Northern Piedmont Club 311, 7-8 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, SunTrust Bank Building, 251 Lee Hwy., Warrenton. Free. 540-341-3026.

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS, 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Liberty Assembly of God Church, 11775 Morgansburg Rd., Bealeton. Free. 540-439-6523, http://www.libertyassembly.com.

CABOOSE TOURS, all ages, 9-11 a.m. first Saturdays, Warrenton Greenway, South Fourth Street off Main Street. Presented by Friends of the Warrenton Caboose. Free. 540-347-6896.

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, all federal employees and retirees welcome. Buffet lunch and meeting. 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays, Inn at Vint Hill, Vint Hill Farms Station, 4200 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. $13. 540-341-4320.

ENGLISH CLASSES FOR ADULTS, co-sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of Fauquier County. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., 540-439-9728, and John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall, 540-364-4910; 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., 540-347-8750, Ext. 6. Free. No child care.

-- Compiled by Sandy Mauck

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