What's Happening in Fauquier

Arts and crafts

SANTA'S ARTS AND CRAFTS VILLAGE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Harvey L. Pearson Armory, 692 Waterloo Rd., Warrenton. More than 30 artisans and crafters offer their wares; door prizes; baked goods and food available. Sponsored by the Warrenton United Methodist Church to support mission work. $5; with a nonperishable canned good, $3. Canned good and $2 go to the Fauquier County Food Distribution Coalition. 540-349-8849.

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

AMERICAN HISTORY SERIES, 3 p.m. today, 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.

HISTORIC HOUSE OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 25, Caleb Rector House, 1461 Atoka Rd., Marshall. Costumed interpreters will tell stories in the parlor where Mosby's Rangers were formed in June 1863. Sponsored by the Mosby Heritage Area Association's Gray Ghost Interpretive Group. Free. 540-687-6681.

Literature, lectures and discussions

DAYTIME GREAT BOOKS, 1 p.m. Monday, 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. Wednesday, John Marshal Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. Discussion of "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson. New members welcome. Free. 540-364-4910.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB, noon Thursday, John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Sq., Warrenton. Discussion of "Dead Heat" or "Silks" by Dick Francis. New members welcome. Free. 540-349-1823.

SOCRATES CAFE, for adults, 7 p.m. Nov. 24, Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St. Group discussion: "Can Reason Be Found in Madness?" 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

GRACE CHURCH FAMILY CONCERT, 5 p.m. today, 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.