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Best Bets: Paws to Read, Vint Hill health fair

Fauquier entertainment this weekend includes a health and wellness fair with screenings, demonstrations and a blood drive. In Bealeton, children can read to therapy dogs at the library.

Other options include a fishing show, breakfast in Orlean and an after prom fundraiser at Liberty High School.

Health and Wellness Fair at Vint Hill
9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 17
4235 Aiken Drive, Warrenton
The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department hosts a family health fair at the Vint Hill Community Center. The event features an American Red Cross Blood Drive beginning at 8:30 a.m., health screenings, demonstrations, children’s activities and giveaways. Free.
www.facebook.com/events




Rapidan Trout Unlimited Fishing Show
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton
This 30th annual fly-fishing show features tackle and equipment vendors, fishing guides, seminars, door prizes, art, rod raffles and more. Event held at Highland School. Adults, $5; children 11 and younger, free. Proceeds support local cold water conservation and education.
www.rapidantu.org

LHS After Prom fundraiser
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
6300 Independence Ave., Bealeton
The Liberty High School After Prom committee hosts a fundraiser with more than 45 vendors, crafts and LuLaRoe clothing.
facebook.com/events

Paws to Read in Bealeton
10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 17
10877 Willow Drive North, Bealeton
Children ages five to 10 years old can read to trained and certified therapy dogs at the Bealeton branch of the Fauquier County Public Library. Parent or caregiver with signed permission slip must accompany children. Free.
fauquierlibrary.org

Country breakfast in Orlean
8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18
6838 Leeds Manor Road, Orlean
The Orlean Volunteer Fire Department hosts its monthly all-you-can-eat country breakfast at the fire hall. The menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, grits, home fries, fruit orange juice, coffee and tea.
Adults, $8; children eight and younger, $3.
www.ovfrd.org

Other options in and around Fauquier:

> Music at Orlean Market

> Historic house tours at Sky Meadows State Park

> Remington United Methodist Church ham dinner

> Liberty United Methodist Church supper

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