Be My Wild Valentine at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Be My Wild Valentine, noon Saturday, Nature Center; Sunset Serenity Hike, 5 p.m. Saturday, 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 Wildlife Valentines, 2 p.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Winter Bird Hike, 2 p.m. Feb. 21, meet at Lost Pines Amphitheater; and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Career Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 28, Nature Center.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-6372294 or 940-686-2148.
Food Preservation at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer STEAM Explorers (ages 6-8), 4 p.m. Tuesday; Food Preservation Workshop, 1 p.m. Feb. 20; and kids movie: “Elio,” noon Feb. 21. The Resume Building and Jobseeker Workshop has been rescheduled to 11 a.m. March 21.
Volunteers are still needed for the Bloomfield Schoolhouse.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Sweet Bubble Party at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Tween Club (ages 9-13), 4:30 p.m. Friday; Little Sweet Bubble Party (ages 6 and under), 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Teen Club (ages 14-18), 4:30 p.m. Thursday; and Book Speed Dating (ages 10 and up), 11 a.m. Feb. 21.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Teddy bear drive for Avir Senior Living
Donations for new or gently loved teddy bears or stuffed animals are being accepted through Friday 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. Saturday at 1902 Central Hall, 201 E. Liberty St. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at 1902centralhall.com.
Early voting dates in Denton County
Early voting for Denton County will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Feb. 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.
Aubrey Chamber to host luncheon
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce will have the February networking luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Green Valley Community Center, 6900 FM 2153 in Aubrey. Food will be catered by JC Smokehouse.
Registration closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday at aubreycoc.org or email [email protected].
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 Wednesday at the PPHS gym by showcasing local businesses.
To participate, email [email protected].
Winn Ridge Dog Park grand opening
The Winn Ridge First Responders Dog Park will have a grand opening at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at 3064 Winn Ridge Blvd. in Aubrey. There will be free dog toys and treats while supplies last.
Upcoming performances at Starbright MPA
The Preschool Musical Theatre Performance, “Fairytale Fun,” will begin at 11 a.m. Thurday 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.
Coffee, Cookies with Officer Dee
Pilot Point ISD Police Department will host Coffee & Cookies with Officer Dee for Pilot Point Elementary families from 9-10 a.m. Feb. 20 at Pilot Point Elementary, 501 E. Carol St.
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.
Citizen’s Academy accepts applications
The city of Pilot Point is accepting applications for the next Citizen’s Government Academy through Feb. 27 at pilotpointtx.gov under Community.
Classes will be held from March 23-June 15, with graduation at the June 25 City Council meeting.
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.
‘Curse of the Mummy’ at Garage Door Theater
The “Curse of the Mummy” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2728 and March 6-7 with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. March 1 and 8. To purchase tickets, go to starbrightmpa. com.
Tic-Tac-Toe Leap during February
The third annual Tic-Tac-Toe Leap is being 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 firstcome, first-served basis. Participants need to apply at texasfarmbureau. org/scholarships.
Father, Daughter Dance in Collinsville
Collinsville Elementary PTO will sponsor a Father Daughter Dance from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 6 at the Collinsville High School cafeteria, 202 N. Broadway St. Cost will be $10 per father/daughter.
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.
Starbright Center to offer movies
The Starbright Center for the Arts will feature “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.
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 jneal@pilotpointtx. gov.
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.
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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