Early voting begins in Denton County
Early voting for Denton County will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday- Feb. 27 with the primary election March 3.
For polling locations and more information, go to votedenton.gov.
Winter Bird Hike at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Furs, Feathers and February, 11 a.m. Saturday, Kid Fish Pond.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will have Winter Bird Hike, 2 p.m. Saturday, meet at Lost Pines Amphitheater; Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Career Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 28, Nature Center; and Native Gardening, 2 p.m. March 7, Lost Pines Amphitheater.
Paid summer internship applications will be accepted through March 11. For more information or to apply, go to the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle du Bois Facebook page.
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 Food Preservation Workshop, 1 p.m. Friday; kids movie: “Elio,” noon Saturday; STEAM Lab (ages 9-12), 4 p.m. Tuesday; After School Enrichment with Boys & Girls Club (ages 6-12), 4 p.m. Wednesday; and Adult Craft: No-Sew Hand Warmers, 2 p.m. Feb. 27. The Resume Building and Jobseeker Workshop will be at 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.
Book Speed Dating at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Book Speed Dating (ages 10 and up), 11 a.m. Saturday; Who Dunnit Book Club (ages 16 and up), 6 p.m. Thursday; Tween Club (ages 9-13), 4:30 p.m. Feb. 27; and Lego Club (ages 3-13), 12:30 p.m. Feb. 28.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
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. Friday 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. Saturday 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. Saturday featuring Jaime Jorge at 11010 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point. Admission is free. For more information, go to ntxsdachurch.org.
Showcase, auditions at Starbright Center
The Starbright Musical Theatre Showcase will be at 6 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Starbright Center for the Arts, 110 S. Washington St.
The “Curse of the Mummy” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-28 and March 6-7 with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. March 1 and 8.
Auditions for “Shrek The Musical” will be from 6-8 p.m. March 1-2 with show dates in May. The movie “Back to the Future” will be shown at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 21.
To purchase tickets or for more information, go to starbrightmpa.com.
PPEF to sponsor annual gala
The Pilot Point Educational Foundation will sponsor the annual fundraising gala benefitting PPISD at 6 p.m. Saturday 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.
Bulldog Home Run Derby in Tioga
The Bulldog Home Run Derby will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Tioga softball field. The cost will be $10 for 10 swings. All proceeds will benefit the Tioga baseball and softball programs.
Bearcat Band plans Chili Chowdown
The Mighty Bearcat Band will have the annual Chili Chowdown at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Pilot Point High School cafeteria. Cost will be $10 per person. There will be food, entertainment and a raffle.
PointBank Breakfast set for Pilot Point
The February PointBank Business Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday at 739 E. Liberty St. Guest speaker will be Pilot Point ISD Superintendent Dr. Shannon Fulller.
Participants need to RSVP to Lisa Cave at [email protected].
Storm Spotter Training at TWU in Denton
SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Student Union at Hubbard Hall at Texas Woman’s University, 303 Administration Drive in Denton. This is free and open to the public.
For more information, go to weather.gov/ fwd/skywarnmap.
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.
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.
Bingo Fundraiser at Mountain Springs
A fundraiser for a new marquee will begin at 5 p.m. March 7 at the Mountain Springs Community Center, 173 Mountain Springs Lane in Valley View. Cost will be $20 per person. There will be prizes and snacks.
Krugerville Market to open in March
The Krugerville Farmers Market will open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 8 at 5200 U.S. 377.
PPISD Police Department golf tournament
The second annual Pilot Point ISD Police Department charity golf tournament will start at 9 a.m. March 13 with registration at 8 a.m. at Stone Creek Country Club in Sherman. Entry fee is $500/foursome including four mulligans and lunch. Proceeds will benefit the Bearcat golf program and Shop with a Bearcat Christmas program.
To register, go to ppisdpdcharitygolf.weebly. com.
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.
Ribbon cutting for baseball field
Pilot Point ISD will have Youth Night and a ribbon cutting for the new baseball field at 6 p.m. March 17 at 550 E. Liberty St. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks provided.
STA accepts art submissions
The Southwest Transplant Alliance will accept original art submissions representing what it means to “Leave a Legacy” through March 27 for all students in grades 9-12. Grand prize will be a $250 gift card, art supplies and a gallery display.
For more information, go to bit. ly/4q63jon.
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.
Texas A&M Dentistry lowers dental fees
The Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas is reducing dental fees for potential adult patients. To schedule a screening appointment, call 214-828-8981.
To schedule a screening appointment for a child under 18, call 214-828-8133. Medicaid and CHIP are accepted. For consideration as an orthodontic patient, call 214-828-8121.
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