Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend
Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday by moving clocks forward one hour.
Intern applications at Ray Roberts
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 Native Gardening, 2 p.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater, and Connecting with Nature: An Intro to Forest Therapy, 11 a.m. April 18, Lost Pines Amphitheater.
Paid summer internship applications will be accepted through Wednesday. 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 940-6372294 or 940-686-2148.
Read to a Horse at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer Read to a Horse (all ages), 3 p.m. Tuesday; Boys & Girls Club activity (ages 6-11), 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; Worm Composting (ages 6-11), 3 p.m. Thursday; and kids movie screening: “Bad Guys,” 2 p.m. March 13.
Volunteers are still needed for the Bloomfield Schoolhouse.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Scrapbook Saturday at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Senior Bingo (all ages), 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Scrapbook Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Saturday; Lightbulb Lab (ages 5-13), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Littles Crafternoon (ages 18 months-5), Thursday; and Tween Club (ages 9-13), 4:30 p.m. March 13.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
PP baseball to host first Hit-A-Thon
Pilot Point baseball will host the first annual Hit-A-Thon fundraiser at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the new turf baseball field. Players will be competing against each other, and participants can pledge a player’s total distance hit.
For more information, email Coach Vernon at Tvernon@pilotpointisd. com.
‘Curse of the Mummy’ at Starbright Center
The “Curse of the Mummy” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Starbright Center for the Arts, 110 S. Washington St.
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.
The Starbright Gallery will have a grand opening from 4-7 p.m. March 27 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 28.
Father, Daughter Dance in Collinsville
Collinsville Elementary PTO will sponsor a Father Daughter Dance from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday 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. Friday 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 940231-5908. For more information, go to dentonfreedomhouse.org.
Bingo Fundraiser at Mountain Springs
A fundraiser for a new marquee will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday 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. Sunday, 5200 U.S. 377;
•Tioga Farmers Market, 6-9 p.m. March 27, downtown Tioga;
•The Spring Hill Market, 4-9 p.m. March 28, 558 Spring Hill Road, Aubrey;
•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.
Aubrey ISD to hold Future Chaps Night
Aubrey ISD will have Future Chaps Soccer Night beginning at 6 p.m. March 13 with varsity boys followed by future Chaps recognition Pre-K through eighth grade at 7:15 p.m. and varsity girls at 7:30 p.m. There will be free hot dogs for future Chaps.
To register, go to the Aubrey ISD Facebook page.
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.
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 CedarRidge. DBD@Nexion-Health. com, 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.
2026 PP Chamber to host update
The 2026 Pilot Point Chamber Update will be from 5:30-7 p.m. March 19 at the Lone Star Lodge and Marina, 2200 FM 1192. Guest speakers will be Pilot Point City Manager Britt Lusk and Pilot Point ISD Superintendent Dr. Shannon Fuller. Food will be catered by Nick’s Italian Restaurant.
Registration closes March 13 by emailing [email protected].
PP NHS to sponsor Spring Fest
Pilot Point High School National Honor Society will have Spring Fest starting at 8 a.m. March 21 at 1300 N. Washington St. There will be a 5K/1K Fun Run, local vendors, car wash and food trucks.
All proceeds will go toward supporting NHS student initiatives, service projects and scholarships.
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.
Women in STEM Career Day
The Tioga FCCLA Women in STEM Career Day has been rescheduled to 8 a.m.-noon March 26 at the Tioga Elementary School library. Women participants are needed to spark interest in careers that involve science, technology, engineering or math.
For questions, email christi. [email protected].
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.
An Easter egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. at Old City Park.
For more information, contact Jennifer Neal at jneal@pilotpointtx. gov.
Teacher Job Fair at PPHS
Pilot Point ISD will host Bearcat Bound: Teacher Job Fair from 9-11 a.m. March 28 at Pilot Point High School, 1300 N. Washington St.
For more information, go to tinyurl. com/PPISDbearcatbound.
Easter egg hunt in downtown Aubrey
The annual city of Aubrey Easter egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. March 28 at Veterans Memorial Park, 301 S. Main St. Bounces houses will open at 9 a.m. along with food trucks, artisan vendors and photo ops.
Fish Fry Fundraiser at Lone Star Lodge
The Pilot Point Family and Friends of the FFA & 4-H will have the annual Fish Fry Fundraiser starting at 5 p.m. with the auction at 6 p.m. March 28 at Lone Star Lodge and Marina, 2200 FM 1192.
For more information, text 386647-7192 or email ppfriendsandfamilybooster@ gmail.com.
Aubrey Citizen’s University to start in April
The city of Aubrey will have the next Aubrey Citizen’s University. The seven-week program will meet at 6 p.m. Mondays, starting April 6, and gives participants a behind-thescenes look at how the city runs.
To apply or for more information, go to aubreytx.gov/378/Aubrey- Citizens-University.
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.
American Legion collects items
The American Legion Auxiliary is collecting items to take to the Bonham VA hospital and nursing home. Items can be dropped off at the American Legion Unit 550, 905 Foundation Drive and include body wash, deodorant, lotion, shaving cream, disposable and electric razors, nail clippers, combs, brushes, lip balm, bottled water, coffee, juice boxes, individually wrapped snacks, chips, cookies, candy, Danishes, donuts, leather crafts, plastic model cars, big dominoes, journals, notebooks, adult coloring books, markers, colored pencils, stamps, pens and stationary.
For more information, contact Micky Nortman at 940-328-5177.
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