Book ’n’ Stitchers Work on projects and discuss favorite books. Tuesday from Noon-2 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall; July 19 from 6-8 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free.  Crocheting and knitting group Projects are donated to local charities selected by the group. Thursdays from 1-3 p.m., St. Stephen’s Church Pastor’s Study, 8693 Old Dumfries Rd., Catlett. Call 540-788-4252 or email ststephenscatlett@yahoo.com.  Quilters First and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Bethel United Methodist Church, 6903 Blantyre Rd., Warrenton. 540-349-8473. Free.  Life on the farm Learn about daily life on a mid-19th-century farm. July 16, 1-3 p.m., Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 540-592-3556. Park entry, $5 per vehicle.  Genealogical research help Assistance from Fauquier Heritage and Preservation Trust volunteers. Mondays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays noon-4 p.m., Wednesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and second Saturdays 1-3 p.m. John K. Gott Library, 4110 Winchester Rd., Marshall. Call 40-364-3440 or email fhpf@verizon.net. Free.  Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail Every day except Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 10 Ashby St., Warrenton. 540-347-5525 or fauquierhistory.com. $2, students $1; age 9 and younger free.  Gold-panning demonstrations Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays 2-2:15 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. Monroe Park, 14421 Gold Dust Pkwy. (off Route 17), Goldvein. 540-752-5330 or goldvein.com . Free.  Marshall Afternoon Book Club “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,” by Rachel Joyce. Wednesday 1 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free.  Evening Great Books Club “The Collectors,” by Rohinton Mistry. July 19 at 7 p.m. Warrrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 540-422-8500, Ext. 6862. Free.  Bealeton Evening Book Club “The Undertaker’s Daughter ,” by Katherine Mayfield. July 20 at 7:30 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. 540-422-8500. Free.  Bealeton Afternoon Book Club “The Undertaker’s Daughter ,” by Katherine Mayfield. July 21 at 2:30 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. 540-422-8500. Free.  Mystery Book Club “The Secret Life of Anna Blanc,” by Jennifer Kincheloe. July 21 at noon, John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Sq., Warrenton. 540-422-8500. Free.  Marshall Evening Book Club “Harriet Wolf’s Seventh Book of Wonders,” by Julianna Baggott. July 25 at 7 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free.  Socrates Cafe Discussion group for adults. Topic for Tuesday 7 p.m.: “What Is Friendship?”Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 540-422-8517.  Paws to Read Children ages 5-10 read to therapy dogs to build confidence and improve reading skills. Children must be accompanied by an adult; a signed permission slip is required. July 18 from 4-5 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton. 540-422-8500. Free.  Adult writing group Share works and hear feedback. Wednesday 3:30-6 p.m., Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., Bealeton; July 19 from 1-3 p.m, John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500.  Book Cellar New and used books at a discount. Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Sq., Warrenton. 540-439-1939.  Bluemont Concert Series Knicely Jazz Trio. Saturday 7:30 p.m. Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel St., Warrenton. Take a blanket or lawn chairs. No pets, alcohol or smoking. Call 540-955-8186 or email bluemont.org. $5, Friends of Bluemont members and seniors $4, age 11 and younger $2.  Fauquier Community Band open rehearsal New musicians are welcome. Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. Fauquier High School, 705 Waterloo Rd., Warrenton. Call 540-718-2679 or go to fauquiercommunityband.com.  Blue Ridge Barbershoppers For men interested in singing four-part harmony. Mondays 7:30-10 p.m. Warrenton Church of Christ, 6398 Lee Highway Access Dr. 540-788-4257.  Meet the Beekeepers next Sunday 1-3 p.m. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 540-592-3556. Park entry, $5 per vehicle.  Orienteering courses C.M. Crockett Park, 10066 Rogues Rd., Midland. 540-788-4867. Free.  Land Rover Great Meadow International Horse Show Sunday (July 10). Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Rd., The Plains. Check the website for schedules and cost. 540-253-5000 or greatmeadow.org.  Twilight polo Saturdays through Sept. 17, excluding July 2 and July 9, Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Rd., The Plains. Take a picnic. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; the first match is at 6 p.m. 540-253-5000 or greatmeadow.org. $40 per vehicle.  Scrabble for adults Mondays 6 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. 540-422-8500. Free.  Chess Club Thursdays 6:45-10:30 p.m. Saint James Episcopal Church, 73 Culpeper St., Warrenton. 540-660-2822 or email info@warrentonchessclub.com. 540-422-8500. Free.  Racquetball challenge Age 18 and older. Fridays 6-8 p.m. Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. 540-347-6894. $2.  Fauquier Duplicate Bridge Club Pairs and single players welcome. Thursdays at noon, Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Rd. Call 540-364-3861 or email fauquierbridge@gmail.com. $5.  Sunrise Fitness Weekdays 6:30-7 a.m. Marshall Community Center parking lot, 4133 Rectortown Rd. 540-364-3886. Free.  Drop-in volleyball Age 18 and older. Tuesdays 8-10 p.m. Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. 540-347-6894. $5.  Drop-in Youth basketball Ages 8-15. Mondays 4-6 p.m. Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Rd. 540-364-3886. $5.  Drop-in basketball Age 16 and older. Sundays 3-5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-9 p.m. Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Rd. 540-364-3886. $4.  Drop-in basketball Age 18 and older. Wednesdays 8-10 p.m. Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. 540-347-6894. $5.  Drop-in basketball Age 35 and older. Mondays 6-10 p.m. Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. 540-347-6894. $5.  Warrenton Stamp and Coin Club First Thursdays at 7 p.m. SunTrust Bank, 680 Warrenton Center. 540-347-2567 or wscc.site11.com. Free.  Bealeton farmers market Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Liberty Station Center, Bealeton. 540- 905-5563.  Warrenton farmers market Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Fifth and Lee streets, Warrenton. 540-341-0988.  Teen movie night “Goosebumps” July 19 from 5-7 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall; July 26 from 4-6 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., Bealeton. Popcorn provided. 540-422-8500. Free.  Family movie and popcorn Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; Wednesday 2 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., Bealeton. Call for titles and movie length. 540-422-8500. Free.  Movies in the Park Family-friendly event, July 22 at 8:45 p.m. Eva Walker Park, Alexandria Pike and North Street, Warrenton. Take a blanket or lawn chairs and a snack. No Alcohol. Sponsored by the Town of Warrenton Parks and Recreation. 540-349-2520. Free.  SPLAT (Science, Play, Language, Arts, Technology) For students in grades 1-5. Tuesday 2-3 p.m. John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall; Tuesday 3-4 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; Thursday 2-3 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., Bealeton. 540-422-8500. Free.  Fauquier County Fair Wednesday -Saturday, Fauquier Fairgrounds, 6209 Old Auburn Rd., Warrenton. Check the website for schedules and cost. 540-351-6086 or fauquierfair.org.  Older Wiser Learners (OWLs) Programs, games, conversations and a way to make new friends. Thursday 1 p.m., Warrenton Library; Thursday 2 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., Bealeton. 540-422-8500. Free.  The Farmer’s Forge Members of the Blacksmiths Guild of the Potomac will set up shop. Stop by and see them fashion iron into tools and kitchen items used on the farm. Saturday 1-3 p.m. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane. 540-592-3556. Park entry, $5 per vehicle.  Yoga for teens July 19, 4-5 p.m., Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr., Bealeton; July 19 from 6-7 p.m. Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton; July 26, 6-7 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. Wear comfortable clothing and take a yoga mat if you have one. 540-422-8500. Free. Registration required.  GED classes Piedmont Regional Adult and Continuing Education Program offers free classes for all five GED tests (writing, science, social studies, reading and math). Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-8 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. Registration required. 540-829-9914.  Job search help The Virginia Employment Commission assists with résumés and applying for unemployment benefits. By appointment. Mondays from noon-4 p.m., Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. 540-717-0233. Free.  Warrenton Lions Club First and third Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Fauquier Hospital Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. 540-349-0063.  Warrenton Newcomers Club Coffee and Open House For those who have lived in the area five years or less. Second Wednesdays 9:30-11 a.m. Mercy Hall, 121 John E. Mann St., Warrenton. 540-347-7720.  Warrenton Ruritan Club Third Thursdays at 7 p.m. Bethel United Methodist Church, 6903 Blantyre Rd. 540-341-7671. Free.  Supper Club Age 55 and older. Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6 p.m. Fauquier Hospital Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. 540-316-3588. $4.50.  English as a Second Language classes Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of Fauquier County. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m., John Marshall Library, 4133 Rectortown Rd., Marshall. Wednesdays 6 p.m., Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St. 540-422-8465. Free.  Marshall Business and Residents Association Second Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Marshall Community Center, 4133 Rectortown Rd. 540-364-2057.  Tutoring by National Honor Society members. Tuesdays 5-7 p.m. Bealeton Library, 10877 Willow Dr. Registration required. 540-422-8500. Free.  National Active and Retired Federal Employees luncheon meeting Second Tuesdays 11:30 a.m., Inn at Vint Hill, 4200 Aiken Dr., Warrenton. 540-347-9639. Buffet $13.  Mothers of Preschoolers Second and fourth Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, Liberty Assembly of God Church, 11775 Morgansburg Rd., Bealeton. Day care is provided by screened workers. Call 540-439-0500 or email positivelifechange.org. 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Events include the Bluemont Concert Series and a look at life on a farm in the 19th century.