Nature Exploration Day at Isle du Bois
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will have Nature Center Exploration Day, 10 a.m. July 12, Nature Center.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-686-2148.
Painted Rocks, circus at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer Adult Craft: Painted Rocks, 2 p.m. Friday; Preschool Storytime (ages 0-5), 10 a.m. Tuesday; Wacky Wednesday: Ramazinis Two Person Circus (all ages), 10 a.m. Wednesday; and Stitch & Sketch (ages 10 and up), 11 a.m. Thursday.
The library will be closed July 4-5 for the Independence Day holiday. For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Fun Friday, Lego Club at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will offer Fun Friday: Teen Mosaic (ages 13 and up), 4:30 p.m. Friday; Lego Club: 3D Art (ages 4-14), 12:30 p.m. Saturday; Storytime (all ages), 4:15 p.m. Tuesday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Medicare with Wes, noon Wednesday; Paint Your Own Puzzles (all ages), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Throwback Thursday Movie (all ages), 5:30 p.m. Thursday; and Senior Bingo (ages 50 and up), 10:30 a.m. July 5.
The library will be closed July 4 for Independence Day. For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
GoFundMe to support Crystal Davis
A GoFundMe account has been established for Crystal Davis of Krazy Ace Performance. Davis is battling stage 4 lung cancer and brain cancer. To donate, go to gofundme.com and search Support Crystal Davis in Her Cancer Battle.
Donations requested for Tonya Sledge
Donations are being accepted at Point-Bank to help cover medical expenses and loss of income for Tonya Sledge, a lifelong Pilot Point caregiver who suffered a stroke June 20. A GoFundMe account has also been established at gofund. me/0d685db2.
Volunteers needed for Cross Roads Market
The Cross Roads Parks and Recreation board are seeking volunteers from 8 a.m.noon on Saturdays to assist with the community market through August. If interested, email [email protected].
Market, Art Walk planned for Square
The next Pilot Point Farmers Market will be from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday on the Historic Downtown Square. There will be handmade goods and home-baked products. Live music will be provided by Matt Grigsby.
The second annual Art Walk will be held in conjunction with the market. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at pilotpoint. org.
City of Pilot Point requests public input
The city of Pilot Point will have a Safe Streets for All come and go public input booth from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday during the Pilot Point Farmers Market as well as a family-friendly listening session at the Pilot Point City Hall, 102 E. Main St. Members of the project team will be available to discuss questions, and residents are asked to complete a short survey. There will be drinks, snacks and kid’s activities.
If unable to attend on Saturday, community members can provide valuable feedback on Pilot Point’s streets, sidewalks and trails at PlanPilotPoint.com.
Car Show to be held in PP
Car Bois and Moto & Latte will host a Car Show from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at 110 E. Liberty St. Entry fee is $20. Awards will be given at noon.
Penny Paws to have pet vaccination clinic
Penny Paws Animal Clinic will host a low-cost pet vaccination clinic from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Atwoods Ranch & Home, 3401 U.S. 377 in Cross Roads. For more information, go to pennypaws.com.
THS invites community to meet band director
The community is invited to meet the new Mighty Bulldog Band director from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Tioga High School courtyard. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, games and water fun.
Local Fourth of July celebration opportunities
There are several local opportunities to celebrate Independence Day in Aubrey, Krugerville, Providence Village and Tioga:
• Independence Day Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, town of Providence Village starting at Monaco Elementary;
• Park Fest, 1-9 p.m. Saturday, Woodland Park, 5200 U.S. 377, Krugerville;
•Fourth of July Celebration, 5 p.m. July 4 with fireworks at dusk, Tioga;
•Freedom Fest, 5:30 p.m. July 4 with fireworks at 9:45 p.m., 2459 W. Blackjack Road, Aubrey.
160-year celebration at PP Church of Christ
The Pilot Point Church of Christ will have a 160th birthday celebration Sunday with worship starting at 10:45 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch and ice cream social at 426 S. Jefferson St.
Open House send-off at Selz & Henzler
Selz & Henzler Insurance Agency will be hosting a come and go Open House going away party from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday for Rainey Truty. The community is invited to stop by and wish her well on her new venture.
Tioga VFD sells raffle tickets
The Tioga Volunteer Fire Department is having the annual Fourth of July fundraiser. Tickets are available for $5 each or $100 for 25 tickets. The raffle will be held July 4. Prizes include a cabin rental in Broken Bow for four nights, gas griddle, smoker and $500 Amazon gift card.
To purchase tickets, go to Tioga City Hall, email [email protected] or follow the Tioga Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page for locations of future ticket sales.
Aubrey seeks vendors for Fruit Jar Junction
The next Fruit Jar Junction will be from 8 a.m.-noon July 5. If interested in becoming a vendor, go to aubreytx. gov/411/Fruit-Jar-Junction-Market.
Krugerville Farmers Market seeks sponsors
The Krugerville Farmers Market is looking for sponsors for the July 5 Saturday Night Market which will be from 5-8 p.m. and include karaoke, food trucks, a hot dog eating contest and a pie baking contest If interested, email Shay at krugervillefarmersmarket@ gmail.com or call 817-682-7464.
PP Health Fair set in July
The Pilot Point Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 19 at Pilot Point Middle School, 828 S. Harrison St. There will be free health screenings including mammograms and glucose and blood pressure testing.
For more information, call Maria Jones at 940-391-0853 or email mjones@dentonfreedomhouse. org. To register for a free mammogram, call 855-318-7696.
Summer Music Series continues Friday
The final Summer Music Series will be held from 5-9 p.m. July 19 at Veterans Memorial Park in Aubrey. Live music will be provided by Ottoman Turks and Reverend Horton Heat.
LovePacs to host open house
LovePacs Aubrey/Pilot Point has a new location and will be hosting an open house for the public from 3-5 p.m. July 27 at 4940 U.S. 377 Ste. 7 in Aubrey.
Collinsville organizes farmers markets
The summer Collinsville Community Markets will be held from 3-7 p.m. July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18 in downtown Collinsville.
For more information or to become a vendor, go to swellmarkets.com.
Youth summer camps available in the area
There are a variety of youth summer camps available in Pilot Point, Aubrey and Tioga to help families fill their free time.
•Junior golf camps for ages 7-12 will be from 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 7-11 and July 2125 at 920 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point. For more information, call Jeff Christie at 214-3171488 or go to christiesgolfranch.com.
• Bearcat softball camp for incoming grades 3-8 will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 23-25 at the Pilot Point High School softball field. Cost will be $50. For questions, email [email protected].
• Pilot Point Youth Sports Association will have summer volleyball signups online at pilotpointyouthsports.com.
• Starbright Music and Performing Arts will have summer camps including musical theatre and performance camps, intro to piano, intro to guitar, intro to ukulele, music composition, stage direction and arts. To register or for more information, go to starbrightmpa.com.
• Aubrey ISD athletic camps will be held throughout the summer. For more information, go to aubreyisd.net/page/summer- athletic-camps.
• Aubrey FFA ag camp will be from 9 a.m.-noon July 28-29 at the Aubrey ISD Agricultural Center for students entering kindergarten-fifth grade. For more information, go to bit.ly/aubreyagcamp.
• Snapology of Aubrey will host handson summer camps for ages 5-13 at the Aubrey Community Center, 226 Countryside Drive. For more information, go to snapology. com/Texas-little-elm or call 940-4884036.
• TYSA Volleyball will have fall signups through Saturday for ages 7-12. For more information, email tysavballcommish@ gmail.com.
• The T track camp will be from 7-8 p.m. July 14-15 for grades 1-6 at the Tioga High School track. Cost will be $25.
• Little Bulldog Cheer Camp will be from 6-8 p.m. July 22-24 at Tioga High School gym. Cost will be $40.
• The T football camp for grades 1-6 has been rescheduled to 5-6:30 p.m. July 2324. Cost will be $40.
• Theatre Camp for grades 3-6 will be from 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 11-13 at the Tioga High School cafeteria. Cost will be $50. Register at our.show/junglebookcamp.
Back to School Bash scheduled for PP
A Back to School Bash will be from 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 9 at Pilot Point Middle School, 828 S. Harrison St. for Pilot Point ISD students hosted by Pilot Point Police Department, Pilot Point ISD, PPISD Police Department and Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce. There will be free food, school supplies, haircuts and bicycles while supplies last. Students must be present with a parent or guardian to receive supplies.
For more information or to volunteer, email Chief Mathews at amathews@pilotpointtx. gov. To donate, go the Pilot Point Police Department Facebook page.
Local Oktoberfest needs vendors
Pilot Point Neighborhood Events is seeking vendors for the third annual Oktoberfest to be held on Sept. 27 in downtown Pilot Point.
If interested in participating, email Lisa Cave or Monica David at pilotpointneighborhoodevents@ gmail.com.
Drivers needed for Meals on Wheels
Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver Meals on Wheels one day a week Monday-Friday for 2 to 2 1/2 hours from 10:15 a.m.12:45 p.m. in Aubrey, Krugerville and Pilot Point.
For more information, call Cindy Faris at 972-838-3259.
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