Inaugural Health Fair set for Saturday
The first ever Pilot Point Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Pilot Point Middle School, 828 S. Harrison St. There will be free health screenings including mammograms, glucose and blood pressure testing, and blood donations through Carter BloodCare.
Nonperishable food items will be collected for Shepherd’s Storehouse, Lovepacs Aubrey-Pilot Point, and HOPE Food and Clothing Ministry. For every three food items collected, an extra raffle ticket will be given to earn prizes. For a list of needed items, go to lakerayrobertsrotary.com/ Page/pilot-point-health-fair.
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. To sign up for a blood donation, go to ww2.greatpartners. org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/ 161592.
Gyotaku, morning hike at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Gyotaku: Japanese Fish Printing, 10 a.m. Saturday, Kid Fish Pond; Beat the Heat Morning Hike, 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Kid Fish Pond; and Beat the Heat Morning Hike, 7:30 a.m. July 27, Kid Fish Pond.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the park. For more information, call 940-637-2294.
Wildflower Seed Bombs at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer movie screening: “80 For Brady” (adults), 2 p.m. Friday; kid’s movie screening: “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” 11:30 a.m. Saturday; Preschool Storytime (ages 0-5), 10 a.m. Tuesday; Wacky Wednesday: Science With Attitude, Wildflower Seed Bombs (all ages), 10 a.m. Wednesday; Stitch & Sketch (ages 10 and up), 11 a.m. Thursday; Nailed It! Bad Art Afternoon (teens), 2 p.m. Thursday; and Adult Craft: Indoor Succulent Garden, 2 p.m. July 25.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Fun Fridays, theatre at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Fun Friday: Ice Cream Craft & Create (all ages), 4:30 p.m. Friday; Bright Star Children’s Touring Theatre: “Peter Pan” (all ages), 11 a.m. Saturday; Storytime (all ages), 4:15 p.m. Tuesday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Storytime Theatre Program (ages 7-14), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Throwback Thursday Movie (all ages), 5:30 p.m. Thursday; Fun Friday: Watercolor Self Portraits (tweens & teens), 4:30 p.m. July 25; and Lego Club: Water Challenges (ages 4-14), 12:30 p.m. July 26.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
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.
Starbright to present ‘Moana Jr.’
Starbright MPA will present “Moana Jr.” at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Garage Door Theater, 110 S. Washington St. To purchase tickets, go to starbrightmpa.com/tickets.
Summer Music Series continues Friday
The final Summer Music Series will be held from 5-9 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park in Aubrey. Live music will be provided by Ottoman Turks and Reverend Horton Heat.
Garage Door Theater to hold auditions
The Garage Door Theater will hold auditions for the upcoming performance of “Deathtrap” by Ira Levin from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at 110 S. Washington St. The play is a suspenseful, clever thriller full of twists, deception and dark humor.
The cast will include three men and two women ages 25 and up with performance dates set for Sept. 12-14 and 19-21.
Business Breakfast to be held in PP
The next Pilot Point PointBank Business Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday at 739 E. Liberty St. Guest speaker will be Denise Morris, Pilot Point Economic Development Executive Director. Participants need to RSVP to Lisa Cave at lcave@pointbank. com.
Owens Middle School to have ribbon cutting
Aubrey ISD will host a ribbon cutting for Evalois Owens Middle School at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 5000 FM 2931.in Aubrey.
Art Show Reception at Coffee House
The Pilot Point Coffee House will have an Art Show Reception at 5:30 p.m. July 25 at 110 W. Main St. Meet the artists and view the new works curated by Justine Scott.
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. Participants are asked to bring a packed weekend bag to receive two entries for door prizes. A weekend bag includes ramen, applesauce cup, oatmeal, Pop-Tarts, microwave popcorn, two granola bars and box of mac and cheese or pasta cup.
Donations for the upcoming school year can be dropped off at PointBank, Martin General Store, Brookshire Brothers and the Pilot Point Senior Center. The most needed items at this time are boxes of mac and cheese and granola bars. Financial donations can be made at lovepacs.org.
Remaining summer camps available in the area
There are a variety of youth summer camps still 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-July 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. Wednesday-July 25 at the Pilot Point High School softball field. Cost will be $50. For questions, email [email protected].
• 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-little-elm or call 940-488-4036.
• Little Bulldog Cheer Camp will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 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. Wednesday and Thursday. 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.
Meet the Teacher at Collinsville Elementary
Collinsville Elementary School will host Meet the Teacher Night from 5-6:30 p.m. July 31 at 510 Reeves St. Students are welcome to bring school supplies.
School supply drive at Cedar Ridge Rehab
Cedar Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center will have a school supply drive for Pilot Point ISD through Aug. 1 at 1700 N. Washington St. Requested supplies include notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, crayons, markers, rulers, backpacks, binders, folders, calculators, glue sticks and scissors.
For more information, call 972-814-5742 or 903-271-9709.
Coffee House to celebrate five-year anniversary
The Pilot Point Coffee House will celebrate its five-year anniversary from 6-10 p.m. Aug. 1 at 110 W. Main St. Live music will be provided by Walton Munroe.
Fruit Jar Junction planned for August
The next Fruit Jar Junction will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 2 at Veterans Memorial Park, 301 S. Main St. in Aubrey. To become a vendor, email [email protected] or call 214-471-4565.
Main Street Motor Fest in downtown Aubrey
The city of Aubrey will sponsor the Main Street Motor Fest from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 2 in downtown Aubrey. Registration starts at 8 a.m. The cost will be $20 to enter. There will be vendor booths, cars and food trucks.
For more information, go to aubreytx. gov/202/events.
Painting of the Paws set for Pilot Point
The community is invited to the annual Painting of the Paws at 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at Massey Stadium.
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 to the Pilot Point Chamber Facebook page to access the Amazon Wishlist or to make monetary donations.
Tioga to sponsor Back to School event
The fifth annual Back to School Bash will be in downtown Tioga from 3-7 p.m. Aug. 9. There will be vendors, food, treats, shopping, bounce houses and free school supplies.
School Farmers Market in Krugerville
The Krugerville Farmers Market will have a Back to School Market from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 10 at Woodland Park, 5200 U.S. 377. There will be free kid’s haircuts, vendors, live music, school supply donations and a raffle for teachers.
PP Booster Club auction, dinner
Save the date for the Pilot Point Booster Club All Sports Dinner and Auction on Aug. 23.
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