Public input requested for safety action plan
The city of Pilot Point is conducting an online survey and requesting resident input about streets, trails and sidewalks through the end of July. To participate, go to planpilotpoint.com.
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 park. For more information, call 940-686-2148.
Strike, Scrape, Shake at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer Preschool Storytime (ages 0-5), 10 a.m. Tuesday; Book Club, 2 p.m. Tuesday; Wacky Wednesday: Strike, Scrape and Shake Show by Mark Shelton (all ages), 10 a.m. Wednesday; Stitch & Sketch (ages 10 and up), 11 a.m. Thursday; Master Naturalists: Butterflies (adults), 2 p.m. July 11; and Game Day Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 12.
The library will be closed Friday and Saturday for the Independence Day holiday. For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Senior Bingo, movie at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will offer Senior Bingo (ages 50 and up), 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Storytime (all ages), 4:15 p.m. Tuesday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Tween & Teen Club: Live Action Pac-Man, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Throwback Thursday Movie (all ages), 5:30 p.m. Thursday; Fun Friday: Baby & Toddler Stay & Play (ages 4 and under), 4:30 p.m. July 11; and Whodunit Book Club: Slasher Summer Murder Mystery Party (ages 17 and up), 6:30 p.m. July 12.
The library will be closed Friday for Independence Day. For more information or to register for classes, call 940365-9162.
Donations requested for Tonya Sledge
Donations are being accepted at PointBank to help cover medical expenses and loss of income for Tonya Sledge, a lifelong Pilot Point caregiver who suffered a stroke June 20. A Go-FundMe account has also been established at gofund.me/0d685db2.
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.
Local Fourth of July celebration opportunities
There are a couple of local opportunities to celebrate Independence Day on Friday:
•Fourth of July Celebration, 5 p.m. with fireworks at dusk, Tioga;
•Freedom Fest, 5:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9:45 p.m., 2459 W. Blackjack Road, Aubrey.
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 Friday. 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 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 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. Saturday 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.
LRRETA to host Moonlight Ride
The Lake Ray Roberts Equestrian Trails Association will have a Moonlight Ride in the Park from 9-11 p.m. Sunday at Bluestem Grove Campground. To RSVP, go to lrreta.com/ event-details/moonlight-ride-in-thepark.
PP Chamber to have Christmas in July
The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual Christmas in July Gift Tour from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 12. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Cost is $20 each. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Pilot Point ISD for the upcoming Back to School Bash.
To prepurchase a ticket or for more information, go to pilotpoint.org or call 940-686-5385.
Aubrey Chamber to host luncheon
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce will have a networking luncheon at 11:30 a.m. July 16 at the Aubrey Community Center, 226 Countryside Drive. Guest speaker will be city of Aubrey with food catered by Catered Roots.
Participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the HOPE Food Ministry. Register by 5 p.m. July 15 by emailing chamber@aubreycoc. org or calling 940-365-9781.
PP Health Fair set in July
The first ever 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 [email protected]. 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.
Main Street plans July market
The next Pilot Point Farmers Market will be from 8 a.m.-noon July 26 on the Historic Square. Live music will be provided by Guitar George.
Back to School Bash in Collinsville
The third annual Back to School Bash will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 27 at the Collinsville Elementary gym. There will be free haircuts and school supplies.
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. Monday-Friday and July 21-25 at 920 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point. For more information, call Jeff Christie at 214-317-1488 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 kroos@pilotpointisd. com.
• 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 hands-on summer camps for ages 5-13 at the Aubrey Community Center, 226 Countryside Drive. For more information, go to snapology.com/Texas-littleelm or call 940-488-4036.
• 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 23-24. 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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