Arts and Crafts

Thursday, May 15, 2008

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.

"FLUTTER BY, BUTTERFLY,"1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. Look for butterflies with Mary Alexander and Steve Malone from the Washington Area Butterfly Club. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes for a two-mile hike. Parking, $4. 540-592-3556.

FULL MOON WALK,7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. Watch the full moon rise from the Piedmont Overlook. Listen for evening wildlife as you learn about the "Thunder Moon." Bring water and wear sturdy shoes for a 1.5-mile hike. Parking, $4. 540-592-3556.

Sports And Recreation

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL, age 16 or older, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. $5; ages 16 and 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 Saturday morning runs. 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 or 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 strengthening 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, sponsored by the Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department. Get a walking log when you sign in at the Warrenton Community Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave., to track miles and earn rewards. Walk alone or with a group. Fauquier County residents, $8; nonresidents, $12. 540-347-6896.

Theater

FAUQUIER COMMUNITY THEATRE,"The Sound of Music," 8 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Fauquier Community Theatre, 4260 Sigler Dr., Warrenton. $16; seniors and students, $14. 540-349-8760 or http://www.fctstage.org.

Miscellaneous

EQUINE NUTRITION SEMINAR,7-9 p.m. today, Tri-County Feeds Etc.'s Conference Center, 7408 John Marshall Hwy., Marshall. Dan Shively discusses ways to fuel the equine athlete. Free, registration required. 540-364-1891.

THE CAPITOL STEPS,8 p.m. Saturday, Highland Center for the Arts, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Troupe of current and former congressional staffers who take a humorous look at events and personalities from around the world. $35. 540-878-2700 or http://www.highlandcenterforthearts.org. PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE ENERGY EXPO,"It's Getting Easy Being Green," 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Fauquier County Fair Grounds, 6209 Old Auburn Rd., Warrenton. Meet experts who convert conventional vehicles to electric power; build hurricane-resistant yet environmentally friendly buildings; and steward land for the betterment of the planet. Kid-friendly exhibits and hands-on activities. $5; children and students, free. 540-317-1449 or http://www.rlep.org.

49TH ANNUAL HUNT COUNTRY STABLE TOUR,10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 24-25. Self-driven auto tour of thoroughbred breeding farms, show hunter barns, fox hunting barns and country estates in the Upperville-Middleburg area. Sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church to benefit its outreach programs. Food will be available for purchase at the church, which will host a country fair on its grounds. Tickets, valid for two days, $20 if purchased today or tomorrow; after that and on tour days, $25; age 11 and younger, free. Trinity Church, Route 50, Upperville. 540-592-3711 or http://www.middleburgonline.com/stabletour.

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

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

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

SCRABBLE, all ages, 6 p.m. Mondays, John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall, 540-364-4910; seniors, 10:30 a.m. Mondays; age 16 or older, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. Free. 540-439-9728.

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION,11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays, the Inn at Vint Hill, Vint Hill Farms Station, 4200 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. All federal employees and retirees are welcome. Buffet lunch and meeting. $12.50. 540-347-0379.

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

INTERNET TRAINING FOR ADULTS,9 a.m. third Tuesdays, Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., 540-347-8750, Ext. 3; 7:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. , 540-439-9728. Registration required. Free.

WARRENTON NEWCOMERS CLUB, coffee, 9:30 a.m. second Wednesdays. Free. For location, call 540-347-7720 or visit http://warrentonnewcomers.com.

INTERNET TRAINING FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING ADULTS,7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. Free. Registration required. 540-439-9728.

-- Compiled by SANDY MAUCK

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