Nature Center Exploration at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Campfires and Cocoa, 10 a.m. Saturday, 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 have Nature Center Exploration Day, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nature Center; Skins N Skulls, 2 p.m. Feb. 7, Nature Center; Park Program, 2 p.m. Feb. 14, Lost Pines Amphitheater; and Winter Bird Hike, 2 p.m. Feb. 21, meet at Lost Pines Amphitheater.
A Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Career Day will be held 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.
STEAM Lab at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer STEAM Lab (ages 9-12), 4 p.m. Tuesday; Afterschool Enrichment with Boys & Girls Club (ages 8-12), 4 p.m. Wednesday; and Adult Craft: Winter Snow Globe, 2 p.m. Jan. 30. The Adult Resume Workshop/Job Fair (including free head shots to participants) will be rescheduled.
United Way of Denton County will provide tax assistance to households earning less than $67,000/year on Thursdays from 4-6:30 p.m. through April 9.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Puzzle Contest at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have a Puzzle Contest (all ages), 10 a.m. Saturday; Whodunnit Book Club (ages 16 and up), 6 p.m. Thursday; Tween Club (ages 9-13), 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30; and Lego Club (ages 3-13), 12:30 p.m. Jan. 31.
The Winter Reading Challenge will be from Feb. 1-28 for all ages. Participants can pick up reading logs to earn prizes and raffle tickets.
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.
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. Saturday 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.
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. Sunday 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. Monday at Tioga High School gym.
To sign up as a speaker or for more information, email [email protected].
PointBank Business Breakfasts in PP, Aubrey
The next Pilot Point PointBank Business Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday at 739 E. Liberty St. with guest speaker State Sen. Brent A. Hagenbuch, District 30. Participants need to RSVP to Lisa Cave at [email protected].
The Aubrey Business Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Thursday at 922 U.S. 377 with guest speaker Holly Drew, executive director of the Aubrey Education Foundation. To RSVP, email Shannon Black at sblack@pointbank. com.
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/690a561dbfde3d67bf07a e8c.
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.
Community Arts classes to start
The Pilot Point Community Arts spring classes will begin Feb. 1 for young artists including handbells, choir, watercolor, sewing, art and music at Pilot Point First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St.
To register, go to pilotpointcommunityarts. org/classes.
Casino Night date rescheduled
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled the annual Casino Night to 5 p.m. Feb. 7 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.
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 tiogacheerbooster@ gmail.com or call 972-658-2416.
City of Tioga to hold workshop
The city of Tioga will hold Build the Vision Workshop 2: Goals and Objectives from 4:406:40 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Tioga Fire Department meeting room, 601 Main St.
For more information, email lorena.escolero@ grantworks.net.
Teddy bear drive for Avir Senior Living
Donations for new or gently loved teddy bears or stuffed animals are being accepted through Feb. 13 for residents of Avir Senior Living Center in Pilot Point at the Pilot Point Coffee House, 110 W. Main St.
All donations should be clean and in good condition.
Free UNT tuition for qualifying students
A new program at the University of North Texas will cover the full cost of tuition and fees for Texas students with a family income of less than $100,000 a year. Students must rank in the top 25% of their high school graduating class to qualify.
Eligible students must be admitted and complete a FAFSA application by Feb. 15.
Career Fair planned for Pilot Point HS
The Pilot Point High School, Pilot Point Economic Development Office and the Pilot Point Chamber invite the community to participate in a Career Fair from 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 18 at the PPHS gym by showcasing local businesses.
To participate, email chamber@pilotpoint. org.
Pilot Point FFA to host rabbit show
The Pilot Point FFA will host a local rabbit show at 8 a.m. Feb. 21 with Rachel Wills, judge. To register, go to the Pilot Point FFA Facebook page.
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.
AgTrust Farm Credit to award scholarships
The AgTrust 2026 Scholarship Program is open through March 13. For more infomation or to apply, go to AgTrustACA.com.
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, PointBank, 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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