Arts and Crafts

Arts and Crafts

BOOK 'N' STITCHERS, all ages, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. Bring knitting and crochet projects, and share tips and ideas. Free. 540-439-9728.

QUILTERS,7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. first and third Wednesdays, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 6194 Dumfries Rd., Warrenton. Free. 540-349-8473.

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.

Festivals

DELAPLANE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL,10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 24-25, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. Music, food, hayrides, raffles, contests, children's games, crafts and national strawberry-eating championship. Benefits regional ministries and outreach programs at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Delaplane. $20 per vehicle at the gate or $15 in advance. 540-364-2772 or http://www.delaplanestrawberryfestival.com.

History

CIVILIANS IN THE CIVIL WAR,11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. History interpreters of the Frederick Ladies' Relief Society will portray rural civilian life during the Civil War. Parking, $4. 540-592-3556.

LIFE ON THE FARM,1-4 p.m. May 31, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. A portrayal of farm-life activities of the Settle family, circa 1860. Join costumed volunteers as they prepare and plant a 19th-century garden and whitewash a fence. Parking, $4. 540-592-3556.

Literature, Lectures And Discussions

SOCRATES CAFE, "What Is the Value of Art?," a group discussion for adults, 7 p.m. May 27, Warrenton Library, main meeting room, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. Free. 540-349-1253.

BOOK CELLAR,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, John Barton Payne Building basement, 2 Courthouse Sq., Warrenton. New and gently used books at a discount. Operated by the Friends of the Fauquier Library to benefit library programs for children and adults. 540-347-8750.

Music

GOOSE CREEK CHORALE REHEARSALS,7:30 p.m. Mondays, Buchanan Hall, 8549 John S. Mosby Hwy., Upperville. The choir performs music from all ages and styles with an emphasis on arrangements rooted in rural American tradition. New members welcome. Small fee to help with the cost of purchasing music. 540-592-3189 or meralyn@buchananhall.com.

COMMUNITY BAND, all ages, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Fauquier High School band room, 705 Waterloo Rd., Warrenton. Free. 540-347-6896.

BLUE RIDGE BARBERSHOPPERS, men of all ages welcome 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

ASTRONOMY VIEWING SESSION, all ages; children 17 or younger must have adult supervision, 7-11 p.m. June 7, C.M. Crockett Park, 10066 Rogues Rd., Midland. Bring a telescope or observe through one provided. Free; nonresidents of Fauquier County, $6 per vehicle. 540-788-4867.