Beat the Heat Hike at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Beat the Heat Morning Hike, 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Kid Fish Pond.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the park. For more information, call 940-637-2294.
Indoor Succulent Garden at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer Adult Craft: Indoor Succulent Garden, 2 p.m. Friday; Preschool Storytime (ages 0-5), 10 a.m. Tuesday; end of summer reading ice cream sundae party (all ages), 10 a.m. Wednesday; Stitch & Sketch (ages 10 and up), 11 a.m. Thursday; and Game Day Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 2.
Thursday is the last day to turn in summer reading logs.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Fun Fridays, movie at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Fun Friday: Watercolor Self Portraits (tweens & teens), 4:30 p.m. Friday; Lego Club: Water Challenges (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; Throwback Thursday Movie (all ages), 5:30 p.m. Thursday; and Fun Friday Finale: Outdoor Fun Fair (all ages), 6-8 p.m. Aug. 1.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Clothes, shoes needed at PPECC
The Pilot Point Early Childhood Center nurse’s office needs new or quality used clean shirts, shorts, pants, socks and shoes sizes 4T to 7. Items can be dropped off at the front office at 829 S. Jefferson St.
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.
Art Show Reception at Coffee House
The Pilot Point Coffee House will have an Art Show Reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday 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 Saturday on the Historic Square. Live music will be provided by Guitar George.
The fourth annual Mimosa Mosey will be in conjunction with the market. Tickets cost $20 and can be bought on the Pilot Point Chamber Facebook page.
Penny Paws pet clinic
at Atwoods
The Penny Paws Mobile Vaccination Clinic will be at Atwoods Ranch & Home, 3401 U.S. 377 in Cross Roads from 8 a.m.3 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 817-993-1234.
Krugerville Farmers Market to have Christmas in July
The Krugerville Farmers Market will have Christmas in July from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at Woodland Park, 5200 U.S. 377.
There will be yoga in the park at 10 a.m. and a snowball fight at 11:30 a.m. Vendors will have holiday-themed treats, gifts and goodies.
Back to School Bash in Collinsville
The third annual Back to School Bash will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday at the Collinsville Elementary gym. There will be free haircuts and school supplies.
Collinsville Elementary School will host Meet the Teacher Night from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday at 510 Reeves St. Students are welcome to bring 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. Sunday 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.
Aubrey FFA alumni to hold sale
The Aubrey Friends and Family FFA Alumni will have a sale supporting Aubrey FFA programs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday and Aug. 1 and 9-11 a.m. Aug. 2 at 105 W. Sherman Drive.
Remaining summer camps available in the area
There are a few youth summer camps still available in Pilot Point, Aubrey and Tioga to help families fill their free time.
• 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 Monday-Tuesday at the Aubrey ISD Agricultural Center for students entering kindergarten-fifth grade. For more information, go to bit.ly/aubreyagcamp.
• 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.
PP football season tickets go on sale
Returning season ticket holders have priority to purchase Pilot Point Bearcat football season tickets through Aug. 1. All remaining season ticket sales will begin Aug. 4 at the PPISD Administration Office, 829 S. Harrison St.
Tickets cost $40 each and will be cash or check only.
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.
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
Applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program for high school graduates and current college students in House District 106 are due by 5 p.m. Aug. 1. For more information, go to Representative Jared Patterson Facebook page.
To be considered, applicants must send a resume and brief cover letter to jared. [email protected]. This scholarship, worth up to $15,000, encourages participation in ROTC programs and helps develop the next generation of military and civic leaders.
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 rcagle@aubreytx. gov 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 Massey Stadium
The community is invited to the annual Painting of the Paws at 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at Massey Stadium.
Bearcats to feature Football Showcase
The Pilot Point Bearcats will have the annual Football Showcase at 8 a.m. Aug. 9 for varsity and 9 a.m. for junior varsity at Massey Stadium. The community is invited to attend.
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 set 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 drive and a raffle for teachers.
Pilot Point PTO plans Chalk the Walk
Pilot Point PTO will have Chalk the Walk from 2-6 p.m. Aug. 10 (come and go) at Pilot Point Early Childhood Center, 829 S. Jefferson St., and Pilot Point Elementary School, 501 E. Carol St., to encourage students on their first day back to school.
A Touch-A-Truck event will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 16 at Pilot Point Elementary School. There will be trucks and vehicles of all kinds, face painting, food trucks, trucker hat station and Pilot Point spirit wear available for purchase.
Networking luncheon at Rancho De La Roca
The next Aubrey Area 380 Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 20 at Rancho De La Roca, 2459 Blackjack Road. To register, go to aubreycoc. org.
PP Chamber to sponsor networking luncheon
The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce will have a networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 21 at LizzyGator Venue, 12222 Massey Road. Guest speaker will be Texas State Rep. Jared Patterson. Food will be catered by Viva El Taco.
Participants need to register by Aug. 19 at pilotpoint.org.
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