Arts in the Park at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Arts in the Park, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nature Center; Campfires and Cocoa, 10 a.m. Jan. 24, Kid Fish Pond; and Bobcat Chat, 10 a.m. Jan.31, Kid Fish Pond.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will sponsor a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Career Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 28 at the 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.
Kids movie screening at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer Steam Explorers (ages 6-8), 4 p.m. Tuesday; Adult Craft: Winter Snow Globe, 2 p.m. Jan. 23; and Adult Resume Workshop/Job Fair (including free head shots to participants), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 24.
The library is continuing the adult Winter Reading Challenge: “Dead of Winter, A Mystery/Thriller Reading Challenge” through the end of January. Bloomfield Schoolhouse is looking for volunteer teachers. If interested, contact the library.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Senior Social Hour at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will be closed Saturday. The library will offer Senior Social Hour, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday; Music & Movement (ages 6 and under), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and Puzzle Contest (all ages), 10 a.m. Jan. 24.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Tioga Farmers Market accepts new vendors
The Tioga Farmers Market is accepting new vendor applications at thefarmerswifemarkets. com or call 940-206-2707.
Amex Shop Small Grant Program
The American Express and Main Street America program that helps individual small businesses will have grant applications available through Friday.
To apply or for more information, go to mainstreet.org/about/partner-collaborations/ amex-shop-small-grant-program.
Community Coffee Social at Cedar Ridge
Cedar Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center will have a Community Coffee Social from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday at 1700 N. Washington St. For more information, call Jaci at 940-686-5556.
Clays for the Cats to support PP softball
Clays for the Cats will be held Saturday at Fossil Pointe Shooting Grounds, 7282 FM 51 in Decatur. Proceeds will support the Pilot Point softball program.
For more information, email Coach Roos at [email protected].
Aubrey Chamber plans luncheon
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce will host a networking luncheon for State of the Chamber at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Aubrey Community Center, 226 Countryside Drive. Awards for Business of the Year and Person of the Year will be given.
To register, go to aubreycoc.org by 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Starbright Center to offer movies, showcase
The Starbright Center for the Arts will feature “Back to the Future” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 24 and “The Princess Bride” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at 110 S. Washington St. Concessions will be available for purchase.
The Starbright Musical Theatre Showcase will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 22.
To buy tickets, go to starbrightmpa.com.
Casino Night Save the Date
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Casino Night at 5 p.m. Jan. 24 at Oak+Ivy, 11858 FM 428 in Aubrey. There will be fun activities, food from Trinity River BBQ and a chance to win prizes.
For more information, go to aubreycoc. org.
Christian College Fair at PointBank Center
High school students and their families are invited to a fun and informational night about Christian colleges from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty St. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, call Craig Tullis at 940-293-5620.
Tioga FCCLA to host STEM Night
The Tioga FCCLA will be hosting a Women in STEM Career Night to spark interest in careers that involve science, technology, engineering or math from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Tioga High School gym.
To sign up as a speaker or for more information, email [email protected].
Aubrey HS Theatre to present ‘Little Mermaid’
The Aubrey High School will present “The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. Jan. 29-31. To purchase tickets, go to onthestage.tickets/ show/aubrey-high-school/690a561dbfde 3d67bf07ae8c.
Seventh-day Adventist to present Journey of Faith
The North Texas Seventh-day Adventist Church will host the Journey of Faith Tour concert at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31 featuring Hayden Wiseman, a gifted violinist and musician on tour from Australia, at 11010 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point.
Midway to host Man Up Conference
Midway Church will host the Man Up Conference 2026 from 4-8 p.m. Jan. 31 at 9540 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point. For more information or to register, go to midwaychurch. org.
Radiate Love Bash at Calvary Baptist
The Calvary Baptist Church Youth will present Radiate Love Bash at 6 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Calvary Baptist Fellowship Hall, 125 N. Jefferson St. There will be music, dinner, glow sticks and games. Donations will benefit CBC Youth.
Boots, Bling Daddy Daughter Dance
The Tioga Varsity Cheerleaders will host the annual Boots & Bling Daddy Daughter Dance from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Tioga High School cafeteria. For more information, email [email protected] or call 972-658-2416.
PPEF to sponsor annual gala
The Pilot Point Educational Foundation will sponsor the annual fundraising gala benefitting PPISD at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the UNT Gateway Center in Denton. The theme will be Lights, Camera, Auction with attire being orange carpet ready.
Tickets or sponsorships are available on the Pilot Point Educational Foundation Facebook page.
Texas Farm Bureau offers scholarships
The Texas Farm Bureau is offering scholarship applications for high school seniors and college students at txfb.us/scholarships26. The deadline to apply is March 2.
Free tree sign up at Neighborhood Forest
The Pilot Point Community Library is partnering with NeighborhoodForest to give children in the community a free tree to plant at home during Earth Week. Pick up from the library is required.
To register a child to receive a free tree or to purchase a tree to plant this spring, sign up by March 15 at neighborhoodforest.org/ registration-services/?school=153686.
Flower Festival seeks vendors
The Pilot Point Flower Festival will be held from 9 a.m.-noon March 28 on the Historic Pilot Point Square. Vendors are needed for homemade goods, gardening items, or plants and outdoor items and services.
For more information, contact Jennifer Neal at [email protected].
HOPE Food Ministry asks for food, clothing
The HOPE Food and Clothing Ministry is asking for nonperishable food items, clothing and personal care items at 819 Sherman Drive in Aubrey. Donations can also be dropped off at Keller Williams Realty, 806 S. U.S. 377 in Aubrey.
For more information or to donate online, go to hopefood.org.
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, and mac and cheese or pasta cups.
Area drop-off sites include Brookshire Brothers, Martin General Store, Point-Bank, Pilot Point Senior Center and the Post-Signal in Pilot Point; Patrick Nolin Farmers Insurance Agency and The Peanut Gallery in Aubrey; One Mane Place in Krugerville; and 1139 Spanish Moss Drive and Frisco Elks Lodge 2890, 14632 Fishtrap Road in Savannah.
Financial donations can be made at lovepacs. org. If interested in delivering weekly bags on Wednesday mornings, email aubrey@ lovepacs.org.
Meals on Wheels seeks drivers
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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