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March 1:        Peter McCory, The One-Man Band          11:00 AM - Tickets on sale December 27th! Mark your calendar!Kids of All Ages Welcome! What do you get when you cross a drum set with a six-string guitar playin’, kazoo tootin’, harmonica blower? Peter McCory, the One-Man Band, that’s who! Kids love the sing-a-long, dancin’, clappin’ and laughin’ good time! And when the whole band is jammin’, it’s a blast to watch!! Fun is the name of the game! So grab a rhythm instrument and join the show! Peter McCory has recorded his original children’s songs. He won a 2001 Parent’s Choice Recommended Award as well as receiving positive reviews in School Library Journal, Booklist and Washington Parent Magazine. Location: Marshall Community Center. $. Call 540-364-3886 for details. March 7:        Parks and Recreation Department Board Meeting          7:00 PM - Warrenton Community Center, Warrenton VA March 10:        Spring Hikes at Shenandoah National Park          8:15 AM - 6:00pm. Ages 14–Adult. Ages 17 and under must have an adult chaperone. Registration and fees apply to chaperones. Come out and enjoy the ?rst blush of spring! End your cabin fever and spend the day hiking some of the most beautiful woods in the country. See the spring ?owers, search for local wildlife, or sit back and enjoy an afternoon by a babbling brook. There are several trails to choose from—you can pick the one that is most appealing to you. However, trail hike time must ?t within the trip’s timeframe. Transportation is by school bus. Trip fee includes transportation, staf?ng and park entrance fee. Please bring water (no glass bottles), packed-lunch or money for lunch. Enrollment: Min. 15; Max. 40.Departure Location: Warrenton Community Center. Register by March 5. $.        The Pruning Road Show          1:00 PM - 2:00pm. All Ages Welcome! The Pruning Road Show is a series of free public demonstrations on proper pruning of trees and shrubs taught by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and the Fauquier Horticulture Extension Agent. Every year homeowners have good intentions about trimming their trees and shrubs, but don’t realize the proper techniques involved with pruning. These demonstrations will offer the general public easy tips on pruning and some hands–on practice. Join us at one of these demonstrations. Remember to dress for the weather as we will be outside! Program is free. Registration is not required. For more information, please call (540) 341–7950. Location: Warrenton Branch Greenway. FREE. March 11:        Gardener's Delight Trip          10:15 AM - 7:00pm. Ages 14–Adult. Ages 17 and under must have an adult chaperone. Registration and fees apply to chaperones.Do you like to garden? Learn something new about preparing your spring garden. Travel to Sun?ower Cottage in Middletown, VA where they cater to the staple needs of the home gardener as well as those who seek unique and unusual ideas. Sun?ower Cottage specializes in culinary herbs. Transportation is by school bus. Trip fee includes transportation, staf?ng, instruction and lunch. Enrollment: Min. 10; Max. 20. Departure Location: Warrenton Community Center. $. Register by Feb. 20. March 17:        6th Annual Lucky Shamrock 5-K Run          9:00 AM - All Ages Welcome! Back by popular demand, the Sixth Annual Lucky Shamrock 5K Run is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the arrival of spring! There are eleven divisions in both male and female age categories as follows: 14 & under; 15–18; 19–25; 26–30; 31–35; 36–40; 41–45; 46–50; 51–55; 56–60 and 61 & over. Awards will be presented to all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place division winners. Pre-register by March 1st and save $5. The pre-registration fee is $20. Race day registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and costs $25. Refreshments will be available beginning at 9:00 a.m. Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a special event t-shirt on race day. T-shirts purchased on race day will be available for pick-up two weeks following the event or can be mailed for an additional fee. Please indicate t-shirt size on registration form. For additional information, please call (540) 788-4867 or e-mail david.symington@fauquiercounty.gov. Location: Cedar Lee Middle School. March 22:        Parks and Recreation Bids and Contracts Committee Meeting          5:00 PM - 320 Hospital Drive– BASEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, Warrenton, VA March 24:        Bird Viewing and House Building          10:30 AM - 12:30pm. Grades 3–Adults. Ages 14 and under must have an adult chaperone. Registration and fees apply to chaperones. Come greet our ?ne-feathered friends as they return to the area. Crockett Park’s naturalist will guide your family and friends along the beautiful trails looking for birds and enjoying the natural beauty of spring. After the walk, build a birdhouse for your yard. Enrollment: Min. 5; Max. 20. $. 540-788-4867.