Friday, March 2, 2012

What's Happening

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

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

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION, "The Year of the Pig," 11 a.m.Saturday, Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St.; 540-347-8750, Ext.21; 4:30 p.m. Feb. 6, John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd.540-364-4910. Talk about the Chinese zodiac, make animal birthdaylanterns and enjoy a story. Free.

COMMUNITY LUNCH, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. fourth Saturdays, Grace EpiscopalChurch, 6507 Main St., The Plains. Blood pressure screening will beavailable. Shut-ins or others can call for a ride. Free. 540-341-8767.

MARSHALL BOOK CLUB, 7 p.m. Monday, John Marshall Library, 4133Rectortown Rd. "Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague" by GeraldineBrooks. Free. 540-364-4910.

MOSBY HERITAGE AREA ASSOCIATION WINTER LECTURE SERIES,"Wingandekao, a.k.a. Virginia," the native American's Virginia, 3p.m. Feb. 4, Warrenton-Fauquier County visitors center, 33 N.Calhoun St., Warrenton. Presented by Donald Tharpe. Free. 540-687-6681 or www.mosbyheritagearea.org.

TALKING POINT, 10:30 a.m. first Mondays, Warrenton Library, 11Winchester St. Free. 540-340-1253.

MANASSAS WARRENTON CAMERA CLUB, 7:30 p.m. first and thirdThursdays, Manassas City Hall, 9027 Center St. Competitions,workshops and field trips. Free. 540-439-0566 or www.mwcc-photo.org.

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 www.libertyassembly.com.

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

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

NARFE LUNCHEON MEETING, 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays, FauquierSprings Country Club, 9236 Tournament Dr., Warrenton. Installationof officers and buffet luncheon. Federal employees and retirees arewelcome. $15. 540-364-2360.

ENGLISH CLASSES FOR ADULTS, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Bealeton Library,10877 Willow Dr., 540-439-9728. John Marshall Library, 4133Rectortown Rd., Marshall, 540-364-4910. Sponsored by the countypublic library and Literacy Volunteers of Fauquier County. Free. Nochild care.

INTERNET TRAINING FOR ADULTS, 9 a.m. third Tuesdays, WarrentonLibrary, 11 Winchester St. 540-347-8750, Ext. 3. 7:30 p.m. firstWednesdays, Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. Registrationrequired. Free. 540-439-9728.

WARRENTON NEWCOMERS CLUB, coffee, 9:30 a.m. second Wednesdays.Open to residents who have lived in the area for five years or less.Free. 540-428-0075.

INTERNET TRAINING FOR ADULT SPANISH SPEAKERS, 7:30 p.m. thirdWednesdays, Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. Free. Registrationrequired. 540-439-9728.

MUSIC INDUSTRY INSIGHTS, teenagers and adults, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 3,Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St. Jason Bell, president of HaitiEmpire Records, will cover the history of music focusing on jazz andthe basics of breaking into the music industry. Free. 540-349-1128.

PETER McCORY, ONE-MAN BAND, all ages, 11 a.m. March 1, MarshallCommunity Center, 4133 Rectortown Rd. Tickets on sale. Through Feb.22, $5; Feb. 23-March 1, $8. 540-364-3886.

COMMUNITY BAND, all ages, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Fauquier High Schoolband 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, 6398Lee Highway Access Dr. Free. 540-788-4257.

ASTRONOMY VIEWING SESSION, all ages, age 17 and younger must haveadult supervision, 7-11 p.m. Feb. 10, C.M. Crockett Park, 10066Rogues Rd., Midland. Bring your own telescope or observe through oneprovided. Free; nonresidents, $6 per vehicle. 540-788-4867.

COMPUTER HELP, seniors, 10 a.m. first Thursdays, BealetonLibrary, 10877 Willow Dr. James Casey will instruct on computer andsoftware problems. Free. 540-439-9728.

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL, age 16 and older, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, VintHill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. Age18 and older, $5; nonresidents 18 and older, $7.50. 540-347-6894.

RUNNING, build stamina, make friends, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays andThursdays, Fauquier High School track, Warrenton. Optional Saturdaymorning runs. Free. 540-938-6509.

DROP-IN BASKETBALL, Marshall Community Center, 4133 RectortownRd. For youths, 2-3:30 p.m. Saturdays. $1; nonresidents, $2. Foradults, 8-10 p.m. Thursdays. $3; nonresidents, $5. 540-364-3886.

DROP-IN BASKETBALL, age 35 and older, 6-10 p.m. Mondays, VintHill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton.Residents, $5; nonresidents, $7.50. 540-347-6894.

HYDROFLEX, low-intensity strengthening and flexibility workout,10-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, FAST Aquatic Center,6862 Johnson Dr., Warrenton. $6. 540-349-4858.

DEEP-WATER AEROBICS, 9-10 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdaysand Fridays; 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, FAST Aquatic Center, 6862 JohnsonDr., Warrenton. $6. 540-349-4858.

WALKING, sponsored by the Fauquier County Parks and RecreationDepartment. Get a walking log when you sign in at the WarrentonCommunity Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave., to track miles and earnrewards. Walk alone or with a group. $8; nonresidents, $12. 540-347-6896.

FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE, "Winter Festival of One-Acts," 7p.m. tomorrow and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Fauquier High School,Addison Lightfoot Auditorium, 705 Waterloo Rd., Warrenton. $7.50; age 60 and older and students of all ages, $5. 540-347-6100 orwww.fhstheatre.org.

FAUQUIER COMMUNITY THEATRE, "The Woman in Black," tomorrow,Saturday and Sunday; Feb. 2-4; and Feb. 9-11, Fauquier CommunityTheatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Rd., Warrenton. 8 p.m. Fridays andSaturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Not for children. $14; seniors andstudents, $12. 540-349-8760 or www.fctstage.org.

-- Compiled by SANDY MAUCK

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