Bobcat Chat, hike at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Bobcat Chat, 10 a.m. Saturday, Kid Fish Pond, and Snow Moon Hike, 6 p.m. Sunday, Nature Center parking lot.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will have 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.
Winter Snow Globe at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer Adult Craft: Winter Snow Globe, 2 p.m. Friday, and STEAM Explorers (ages 6-8), 4 p.m. Feb. 17. The Adult Resume Workshop/Job Fair will be rescheduled to a future date.
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.
Tween, Lego Clubs at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Tween Club (ages 9-13), 4:30 p.m. Friday; Lego Club (ages 3-13), 12:30 p.m. Saturday; Medicare with Wes, noon Wednesday; Cat Club Book Club (ages 9-13), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Teen Club (ages 14-18), 4:30 p.m. Thursday; and Senior Bingo (all ages), 11:30 a.m. Feb. 7.
The Winter Reading Challenge will go through the end of February 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.
Aubrey HS Theatre to present ‘Little Mermaid’
The Aubrey High School will present “The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. To purchase tickets, go to onthestage. tickets/show/aubrey-high-school/690a561db fde3d67bf07ae8c.
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. Saturday 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. Saturday 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 Sunday 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.
Starbright Center to offer movies, showcase
The Starbright Center for the Arts will feature “The Princess Bride” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 7 and “Back to the Future” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 21 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 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.
Francis Vidil to play at Central Hall
Francis Vidil will perform an Evening of Love Songs through piano and trumpet at 6 p.m. Feb. 14 at 1902 Central Hall, 201 E. Liberty St. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at 1902centralhall.com.
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.
Tic-Tac-Toe Leap during February
The third annual Tic-Tac-Toe Leap will be held during the month of February in Pilot Point.
Participating businesses include Corner Café, Healthy Gait, Leo’s Pizzeria, Martin General Store, Nick’s Italian Restaurant, Notoriously Yours, Pilot Point Coffee House, Pilot Point Feed Store, Pilot Point Florist, Powerhouse Burger, Rooted In and Southern Junkiez.
Participants should return completed cards to Martin General Store, 101 S. Jefferson St. for a drawing on Feb. 28.
Auditions for ‘Shrek The Musical’
Auditions for “Shrek The Musical” will be from 6-8 p.m. March 1-2 at Starbright Center for the Arts, 110 S. Washington St. Show dates will be in May.
For more information, go to starbrightmpa. com.
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].
PP Chamber to offer senior scholarships
The Pilot Point Chamber will award three graduating Pilot Point senior scholarships of $1,000 each. To apply or for more information, go to the Pilot Point Chamber Facebook page before May 11 or contact Executive Director Evon Lusk at 940-686-5385.
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.
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