Citizen’s Academy accepts applications
The city of Pilot Point is accepting applications for the next Citizen’s Government Academy through Friday at pilotpointtx.gov under Community.
Classes will be held from March 23-June 15 with graduation at the June 25 City Council meeting.
Career Day at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Spring Fling, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 14, Nature Center parking lot, and Namaste in Nature, 1 p.m. March 14, Nature Center parking lot.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will have Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Career Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 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 940686-2148.
Adult Craft at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer Adult Craft: No-Sew Hand Warmers, 2 p.m. Friday; Read to a Horse (all ages), 3 p.m. March 10; Boys & Girls Club activity (ages 6-11), 3:30 p.m. March 11; Backyard Wildlife Habitats (adults), 2 p.m. March 20; and Goodwill Resume Building and Jobseeker Workshop (adults), 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.
Lego Club 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; The Cat Club Book Club (ages 9-13), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Teen Club (ages 14-18), 4:30 p.m. Thursday; Senior Bingo (all ages), 10:30 a.m. March 7; and Scrapbook Saturday, 12:30 p.m. March 7.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Bingo Night at Brockett Elementary
Brockett Elementary PTO will have Bingo Night from 6-8 p.m. Friday at 900 Chestnut St. in Aubrey. Food will be available for purchase.
AHS to present ‘Anna Mae’
Aubrey High School Theatre will present “Anna Mae” at 7 p.m. Friday at the Aubrey High School auditorium, 510 Spring Hill Road. Tickets will be $10 and can be purchased at our.show/ahsoap26.
‘Curse of the Mummy’ at Starbright Center
The “Curse of the Mummy” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and March 6-7 with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and March 8 at the Starbright Center for the Arts, 110 S. Washington St.
Auditions for “Shrek The Musical” will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday with show dates in May.
The movie “Back to the Future” will be shown at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 21 with “Jumanji” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 4. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to starbrightmpa. com.
Volunteer orientation at Blue Sky
Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding & Respite will host a volunteer orientation from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday for volunteers for the horse and PURPOSE programs.
For more information, call 575-631-6255 or email volunteer@blueskytexas. org.
Tic-Tac-Toe Leap drawing Saturday
The third annual Tic-Tac-Toe Leap is being held through 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 Saturday.
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 Monday.
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.
Father, Daughter Dance
in Collinsville
Collinsville Elementary PTO will sponsor a Father Daughter Dance from 6:308:30 p.m. March 6 at the Collinsville High School cafeteria, 202 N. Broadway St. Cost will be $10 per father/daughter.
Denton Freedom House 12th annual gala
The Denton Freedom House will host the 12th annual gala, “Where Fresh Starts Take Root,” at 7 p.m. March 6 at Midway Church, 9540 U.S. 377. Tickets cost $85.
If interested in hosting a table, contact Chad Eskew at chad@dentonfreedomhouse. org or call 940-231-5908. For more information, go to dentonfreedomhouse. org.
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.
Local markets to open for spring
The following local markets will be opening for the spring season.
•Krugerville Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
March 8, 5200 U.S. 377;
•Tioga Farmers Market, 6 p.m. March 27, downtown Tioga;
•Fruit Jar Junction, 9 a.m.-noon, April 4, Veterans Memorial Park, Aubrey.
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/registrationservices/? school=153686.
Blood drive at Cedar Ridge
Carter BloodCare will have a blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 17 at Cedar Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 1700 N. Washington St.
For more information, email [email protected], go to CarterBloodCare.org or call 800-366-2834.
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.
Annual Spring Clean
at Veterans Park
The annual Spring Clean for household hazardous waste and electronics recycling will be from 9 a.m.noon March 21 at Veterans Memorial Park, 301 S. Main St. in Aubrey.
Participants need to bring a copy of a water bill to confirm residency in one of the following areas: city of Aubrey proper, Sandbrock Ranch, Winn Ridge, Silverado or Aspen Meadows.
For more information or a list of acceptable items, go to aubreytx.gov/202/Events.
Daddy, Daughter Dance at PPHS cafeteria
The 2026 Pilot Point Daddy Daughter Dance for pre-k through fifth grade, “Under the Sea,” will be held from 6-9 p.m. March 21 at the Pilot Point High School cafeteria. Cost will be $45 for dads with daughters free.
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].
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