Skins N Skulls at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Map It Like You Mean It, 11 a.m. Saturday, Nature Center; Be My Wild Valentine, noon Feb. 14, Nature Center; Sunset Serenity Hike, 5 p.m. Feb. 14, Nature Center parking lot; and Furs, Feathers and February, 11 a.m. Feb. 21, Kid Fish Pond.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will have Skins N Skulls, 2 p.m. Saturday, Nature Center; Wildlife Valentines, 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 Explorers at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer STEAM Explorers (ages 6-8), 4 p.m. Feb. 17, and Food Preservation Workshop, 1 p.m. Feb. 20. The Resume Building and Jobseeker Workshop has been rescheduled to 11 a.m. March 28.
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.
Senior Bingo at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Decorate Your Library, 4:30 p.m. Friday; Senior Bingo (ages 50 and over), 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Lightbulb Lab (ages 5-13), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Tween Club (ages 9-13), 4:30 p.m. Feb. 13; and Little Sweet Bubble Party (ages 6 and under), 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14.
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.
Starbright Center to offer movies
The Starbright Center for the Arts will feature “The Princess Bride” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and “Back to the Future” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 21 at 110 S. Washington St.
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. Saturday 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.
Father, Daughter Dance at UNT Gateway Center
The Aubrey ISD Father Daughter Dance will be from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the UNT Gateway Center, 801 North Texas Blvd. in Denton. The cost per father and daughter will be $40 and $15 for each additional sibling.
Purchase tickets at MySchoolBucks.com.
Radiate Love Bash at Calvary Baptist
The Calvary Baptist Church Youth will present Radiate Love Bash at 6 p.m. Saturday 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. Saturday 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 4:40-6:40 p.m. Monday 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.
Early voting dates in Denton County
Early voting for Denton County will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 17-20, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 22 and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 23-27 with the primary election March 3.
For polling locations and more information, go to votedenton.gov.
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.
Upcoming performances at Starbright MPA
The Preschool Musical Theatre Performance, “Fairytale Fun,” will begin at 11 a.m. Feb. 19 at Starbright MPA, 110 S. Washington St.
The Starbright Musical Theatre Showcase will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 22.
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.
Healing Music Concert at Seventh-day Adventist
The North Texas Seventh-day Adventist Church will host The Healing Music Concert Tour at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 21 featuring Jaime Jorge at 11010 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point. Admission is free. For more information, go to ntxsdachurch.org.
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.
Bearcat Band plans Chili Chowdown
The Mighty Bearcat Band will have the annual Chili Chowdown at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Pilot Point High School cafeteria. Cost will be $10 per person. There will be food, entertainment and a raffle.
Bingo Night at Brockett Elementary
Brockett Elementary PTO will have Bingo Night from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 27 at 900 Chestnut St. in Aubrey. Food will be available for purchase.
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.
Scholarships are available for first-year students attending Texas State Technical College on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants need to apply at texasfarmbureau. org/scholarships.
AgTrust Farm Credit to award scholarships
The AgTrust 2026 Scholarship Program is open through March 13. For more information 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.
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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