Skins N Skulls at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Trail Treasures with a Ranger, 10 a.m. Aug. 9, Kid Fish Pond, and Volunteer Information Table, 1 p.m. Aug. 23.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will have Skins N Skulls, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Day Use Area; Nature Center Exploration Day, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 9, Nature Center; Sunrise Bird Hike, 7 a.m. Aug. 16, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Busy Beaver Table, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 23, Day Use Area; and Make a Snake Craft, 2 p.m. Aug. 30, Nature Center.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940-686-2148.
Game Day, movies at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will have Game Day, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday; Stitch & Sketch (ages 10 and up), 11 a.m. Thursday; movie screening: “Where the Crawdads Sing” (adults), 2 p.m. Aug. 15; and kids movie screening: “Mufasa,” 11:30 a.m. Aug. 16.
For more information, call 940-686-5004.
Fun Friday Finale at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will offer a Fun Friday Finale: Outdoor Fun Fair (all ages), 6-8 p.m. Friday.
The library will have a program pause from Tuesday-Aug. 16. For more information, call 940-365-9162.
Clothes, shoes needed at PPEC
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 for the new school year. Items can be dropped off at the front office at 829 S. Jefferson St.
Local Lovepacs requests donations
Lovepacs Aubrey/Pilot Point is requesting the following donations: ramen, applesauce cups or pouches, oatmeal, Pop-Tarts, microwave popcorn, granola bars, mac and cheese or pasta cups.
Area drop-off sites include Brookshire Brothers, Martin General Store, Point-Bank, and the Pilot Point Senior Center in Pilot Point; Patrick Nolin Farmers Insurance Agency and The Peanut Gallery in Aubrey; and One Mane Place in Krugerville.
Financial donations can be made at lovepacs. org.
PP football season tickets now on sale
Returning season ticket holders have priority to purchase Pilot Point Bearcat football season tickets through Friday. All remaining season ticket sales will begin Monday at the PPISD Administration Office, 829 S. Harrison St.
Tickets cost $40 each and will be cash or check only.
Aubrey FFA alumni to hold T-shirt sale
The Aubrey Friends and Family FFA Alumni will have a T-shirt sale supporting Aubrey FFA programs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday and 9-11 a.m. Saturday at 105 W. Sherman Drive.
School supply drive at Cedar Ridge Rehab
Cedar Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center will have a school supply drive for Pilot Point ISD through Friday 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. Friday. For more information, go to the Representative Jared Patterson Facebook page.
To be considered, applicants must send a resume and brief cover letter to jared.patterson@ house.texas.gov. 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. Friday at 110 W. Main St. Live music will be provided by Walton Munroe.
Fruit Jar Junction planned for Saturday
The next Fruit Jar Junction will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park, 301 S. Main St. in Aubrey. To become a vendor, email [email protected] or call 214-471-4565.
Low cost pet vaccines at D&L Farm
Low cost pet vaccinations will be provided by The Low Cost Pet Spot from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at D&L Farm and Home, 7976 U.S. 377 in Aubrey. No appointment needed.
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. Saturday 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.
Back to School information for Pilot Point ISD
Pilot Point ISD will have back to school events and meet the teacher. School will start Aug. 11.
•Painting of the Paws, 7 p.m. Sunday, Massey Stadium,
•Pilot Point Early Childhood Center, 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, 829 S. Jefferson St.,
•Pilot Point Elementary School, 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, 501 E. Carol St.,
•Pilot Point Middle School, grade 6 parent meeting, 5 p.m. Thursday, gym,
•Pilot Point Middle School, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, 828 S. Harrison St.,
•Pilot Point High School, senior schedule pick up, 1-4 p.m. Monday, 1300 N. Washington St.,
•Pilot Point High School, fish camp and freshman schedule pick up, 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, 1300 N. Washington St.,
•Pilot Point High School, meet the teacher/schedule pick up, 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, 1300 N. Washington St.,
•Pilot Point High School, schedule pick up, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 8, 1300 N. Washington St.,
•Pilot Point Bearcats Football Showcase, varsity 8 a.m. Aug. 9, junior varsity 9 a.m., Massey Stadium.
Back to School information for Aubrey ISD
Aubrey ISD will have meet the teacher events. School will begin Aug. 13.
•Aubrey High School orientation, Monday, freshman, 9 a.m.; seniors, 11 a.m.; sophomores/ juniors, 2 p.m.; 510 Spring Hill Road,
•Brockett Elementary, kindergarten, RISE, life skills, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, 900 Chestnut St.,
•Fuller Elementary, pre-K and kindergarten, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, 10825 Quicksilver Blvd.,
•Monaco Elementary, kindergarten, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, 9350 Cape Cod Blvd.,
•West Elementary, pre-k and kindergarten, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, 3408 Bonniebridge Lane,
•McNabb Middle School, 6-7 p.m. Thursday, 815 W. Sherman Drive,
•Owens Middel School, 6-7 p.m. Thursday, 5000 FM 2931,
•Brockett Elementary, grades 1-5, 5:306:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 900 Chestnut St.,
•Fuller Elementary, grades 1-5, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 10825 Quicksilver Blvd.,
•Monaco Elementary, grades 1-5, 5:306:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 9350 Cape Cod Blvd.,
•West Elementary, grades 1-5, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 3408 Bonniebridge Lane.
Veterans Breakfast set for senior center
A complimentary breakfast honoring veterans will be held from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the Pilot Point Senior Center, 310 S. Washington St.
Meet the ag teachers for Pilot Point/Aubrey
The Pilot Point FFA will have meet the ag teacher from 6-6:45 p.m. Wednesday at the ag barn and a livestock meeting from 6:45-8 p.m. This will be mandatory for all students housing animals at the Pilot Point ISD ag barn or a parent must attend.
Aubrey FFA will host a fall major livestock show meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday followed by a new member interest meeting at 7 p.m. at the ag barn, 415 Tisdell Lane.
Chamber Cash Stampede at Uncle Beto’s
The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce will have a Cash Stampede at Uncle Beto’s Mexican Restaurant starting at 5 p.m. Thursday at 108 U.S. 377. After ordering, there will be a drawing for a Leo’s Pizzeria gift card and 2 packs of Texas Rangers tickets plus parking pass donated by TNMP.
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.
Theatre camp at Tioga HS
Theatre camp for grades 3-6 will be from 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 11-13 at the Tioga High School cafeteria. Cost is $50. Register at our. show/junglebookcamp.
Back to School information for Tioga ISD
Tioga ISD will have back to school events. First day of school will be Aug. 25.
•Meet the Bulldogs, 8 p.m. Aug. 15, stadium, •Tioga Elementary/Middle School, Meet the Teacher, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 20, 405 N. Florence St.,
•Tioga High School, grades 9-11 schedule pick up, 9-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Aug. 20 (students can come to either time), 855 McKnight Road,
•Tioga High School, senior schedule pick up and pictures, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 21.
Midway to offer DivorceCare group
Midway Church will start a DivorceCare group Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 19Nov. 18 at 9540 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point. For more information, call 940-536-7747.
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.
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