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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.
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.
Farmers Markets
WARRENTON, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, municipal parking lot, Lee Street, between Fourth and Fifth streets, 540-347-1101.
Fairs
59TH FAUQUIER COUNTY FAIR, July 16-19, Fauquier Fairgrounds, 6209 Old Auburn Rd., Warrenton. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. July 16; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. July 17; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. July 18; and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 19. Rides, games, a petting zoo, a lawn mower race and a tractor pull, watermelon seed-spitting and pie-eating contests, food, crafts, vendors, exhibitions, camel and pony rides, and musical entertainment and a talent show. Admission: $10 per person Thursday, Friday and Saturday; $5, age 12 and younger. $5, Sunday for everyone. 540-351-6086, info@fauquierfair.orgor http:/
History
CAVALIERS, COURAGE AND COFFEE, "Mosby's Tam o' Shanter Rebels," 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday. Costumed interpreters will tell stories about the Scottish connection to Mosby's Rangers and share their enchantment with poet Robert Burns and novelist Sir Walter Scott. Meet at the Rector House, four miles west of Middleburg on Route 50. Sponsored by the Mosby Heritage Area Association. $5; students, $2. 540-687-6681, http:/
BLEAK HOUSE TOURS, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. Parking, $4. 540-592-3556.
AMERICAN HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, "The Post War Relationship of Grant and Mosby," a presentation by David Goetz and "Mosby's Keydet Rangers." 3 p.m. July 19, John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Sq., Warrenton. Sponsored by Fauquier Library and the Fauquier Heritage Institute. Free. 540-341-7019.
Literature, Lectures And Discussions
BEALETON BOOK CLUB, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. Discussion of "Three Cups of Tea," by Greg Mortenson. New members welcome. Free. 540-439-9728.
SOCRATES CAFE, for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St. Group discussion: "Is Telepathy Real?" 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 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
BLUEMONT SUMMER CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, on the lawn at the Warren Green Building, Culpeper and Hotel streets, Warrenton. Music by Goldheart, family bluegrass band. Take a blanket or lawn chair. No pets, alcohol or smoking. $5; Bluemont Friends and seniors, $4; age 11 and younger, $2. Rain site, W.C. Taylor Middle School, 350 E. Shirley Ave. 540-338-4640 or http:/
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.
