Catfish Catch-a-Thon at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Carleton’s Catfish Catch-A-Thon, 9 a.m. Saturday, Kid Fish Pond; Skins and Skulls, 10 a.m. June 13, Kid Fish Pond; Broad Stripes and Bright Stars, noon June 13, Nature Center; and Reel Good Dads, 9 a.m.noon June 20, Kid Fish Pond.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the park. For more information, call 940-637-2294.
Digital Newspaper at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will have Digital Newspaper Program (adults), 11 a.m. Saturday, Clifton and Nadene Irick Museum; Master Gardeners: Composting (adults), 2 p.m. June 12; movie: “Jurassic World Rebirth,” 11 a.m. June 13; Intro to Genealogy (adults), 2 p.m. June 16; and Dinosaur Trinket Dish (teens), 2 p.m. June 18.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Adopt a Dino at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will offer Fun Friday: Adopt a Dino (ages 2-13), 4 p.m. Friday; Senior Bingo (ages 50 and up), 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Lightbulb Lab (ages 5-13), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Throwback Thursday Movie: “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” 4:30 p.m. Thursday; and Fun Friday: Juggling Show & Workshop, 4:30 p.m. June 12.
Summer volunteers are needed ages 11-adults.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162 or email [email protected].
NCTC to have veteran grants
North Central Texas College will offer grant funding for veterans to cover the cost of NCTC’s Class A CDL training program. For more information, call 940-668-3373 or email [email protected].
19th Century Club silent quilt auction
The 19th Century Club is having a silent quilt auction with proceeds going toward scholarships for local high school students. The quilt is on display at PointBank in Pilot Point.
Participants can bid on a sheet in the bank or by emailing 19thccpp@gmail. com.
The Smile Sanctuary ribbon cutting
A ribbon cutting will be held at noon Friday for The Smile Sanctuary, 26565
E. University Drive, Ste. 200 in Aubrey.
Summer camps, movie at Starbright Center
Starbright Center for the Arts will show the movie “Ghostbusters” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at 110 S. Washington St.
The summer camp featuring “The Jungle Book Kids” will be from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-June 12 with performances June 12-14.
Backroad Anthem will perform live music at 7 p.m. June 19. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to starbrightmpa.com.
Fruit Jar Junction Market in Aubrey
The next Fruit Jar Junction Market will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park, 146 E. Mulberry St. in Aubrey.
Penny Paws pet clinic
Penny Paws will have a mobile pet vaccination clinic from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Atwoods Ranch & Home, 3401 U.S. 377 in Cross Roads. For more information, call 817-993-1234.
Rancho Roundup Charity Car Show
The Rancho Roundup Charity Car Show will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Ranco De La Roca, 2459 W. Blackjack Road in Aubrey. There will be food trucks, fishing, paddle boats, canoes, bounce houses and playgrounds.
All proceeds will go to the Peace of the Rock Ministries.
Area Vacation Bible Schools
Several local churches will offer Vacation Bible School.
•Calvary Baptist Church, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, calvarypilotpoint. org;
•Midway Baptist Church, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 15-18, midwaychurch.org;
•St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 9 a.m.-noon June 22-26, stthomaspilotpointorg.
PPISD to offer free summer meals
Pilot Point ISD will have free summer meals for children ages 18 and younger Monday-Thursday through June 25.
Breakfast will be offered from 8:30-9 a.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m.-noon at Pilot Point Early Childhood Center and Pilot Point High School.
Junior summer golf camps
Junior golf camps for ages 7-12 will be from 8:30-10:30 a.m. during the summer weeks at Christie’s Golf Ranch, 920 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point. Cost will be $175.
For more information or to register, go to christiesgolfranch.com or call 214-317-1488.
Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament
The 28th annual Pilot Point Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament will begin at 8 a.m. June 12 at The Bridges Golf Club, 2400 Fred Couples Drive in Gunter. Entry fees are $500 per team.
To register, go to pilotpoint.org.
Mountain Springs Community Market
The next Mountain Springs Community Market will be from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 13 at 173 Mountain Springs Lane in Valley View. Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter will be there from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. with adoptable dogs.
To become a vendor, go to mountainspringscommunitycenter. com.
FBC Krugerville to have revival
The First Baptist Church of Krugerville will have a revival at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. June 14 and 7 p.m. June 15-17 with speaker Dr. Joel Gregory and music by the Steve Attaway Family at 5021 U.S. 377 in Aubrey.
For more information, call 940-3652444.
Flag Day Celebration at American Legion
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 550 will host a Flag Day Celebration from noon-4 p.m. June 14 at 905 Foundation Drive. There will be free hot dogs, entertainment for the kids and a flag retirement ceremony.
Aubrey to offer Health Talk Express
The city of Aubrey along with Aubrey Parks and Recreation will offer Health Talk Express for senior residents from noon-1 p.m. June 15 at the Aubrey Community Center, 226 Countryside Drive.
For more information, contact Dusty Fife at 469-678-0889.
PP accepting bids for mural project
The city of Pilot Point is accepting bids on an interactive mural project on the wall of City Hall. Submission deadline is 5:30 p.m. June 18. For more information, go to pilotpointtx.gov.
Summer Music Series at Veterans Park
The second Summer Music Series will be from 5-9:30 p.m. June 20 at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Aubrey.
There will be bounce houses, food trucks, and music by Sister Hazel and Jerrod Medulla.
City of Oak Point to celebrate 50 years
The city of Oak Point will have a 50th Anniversary Celebration from 6-10 p.m. June 20 at Prestonwood Polo Club, 501 Martingale Trail in Oak Point.
For sponsorship information, call Jennifer Henry at 972-294-2312, ext. 106.
Krugerville to host Park Fest
The city of Krugerville will host Park Fest with a car show from 1-5 p.m. and live music from The Shane Hamilton Band and Jon Young Band from 5-9 p.m. June 27 at 5200 U.S. 377.
There will be food and vendors. The car show entry fee will be $20.
Market on Main in Pilot Point
The next Pilot Point Market on Main will be from 5-9 p.m. June 27. The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce will have an art walk, and live music will be played by Guitar George.
Landscape design course set for Denton County
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will offer a free Landscape Design Course from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 17-18. Participants can register at dcmga. com. For more information, email [email protected].
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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