What's Happening in Fauquier

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.