Reel Good Dads at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will offer Reel Good Dads, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Kid Fish Pond; Early Bird Gets the Worm, 8:30 a.m. June 27, Kid Fish Pond; History Beneath Our Feet, 9 a.m. July 4, Nature Center parking lot; and Dutch Oven Demo, 11 a.m. July. 4, Kid Fish Pond.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Busy Beavers, 10 a.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater, and Oh Deer, 9-11 a.m. June 27, table near Day Use area playground.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940-686-2148.
STEAM Club, robotics at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will be closed Friday for Juneteenth.
The library will have STEAM Club: Make a Volcano (ages 6-8), 4 p.m. Tuesday; Build and Code with Lego Robotics (ages 6-11), 4 p.m. Wednesday; Thrilling Thursday: Dino Bo, 10 a.m. Thursday; and Paint by Number (adults), 2 p.m. June 26.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Dino Show, Fossil Fun at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will offer Fun Friday: Brett Roberts Dino Show, 2 p.m. Friday; Fossil Fun, 1 p.m. Saturday; and Throwback Thursday movie: “Ice Age,” 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
PP Early Childhood opens registration
The Pilot Point Early Childhood Center has opened registration for the 2026-27 school year for new and returning students. For more information, email enrollment@pilotpointisd. com.
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 [email protected].
Live music, movies at Starbright Center
Starbright Center for the Arts will have live music with Backroad Anthem, 7 p.m. Friday; “Jurassic Park” movie day, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; “The Godfather” movie day, 2:30 p.m. Sunday; and “A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” interactive dinner theatre, June 26-28 at 110 S. Washington St.
To purchase tickets or for more information, go to starbrightmpa.com.
Penny Paws pet vaccine clinic
Penny Paws will have a pet vaccination clinic from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Atwoods Ranch and Home, 3401 U.S. 377 in Cross Roads. For more information, go to pennypaws.com.
Summer Music Series at Veterans Park
The second Summer Music Series will be from 5-9:30 p.m. Saturday 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. Saturday at Prestonwood Polo Club, 501 Martingale Trail in Oak Point. There will be a drone show, kid’s zone, live music, food trucks and disc dog show.
Vacation Bible School at St. Thomas
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church will have Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday for ages Pre-k through fifth grade.
Summer Youth Camps offered at PPHS
Pilot Point High School will be hosting several summer youth camps this summer.
•Girls basketball camp, third-ninth grades, 10 a.m.-noon Monday-Wednesday, PPHS gym;
•Baseball advanced camp, sixth-eighth grades, 6-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, PPHS baseball field;
•Boys basketball camp, fourth-ninth grades, 5-7 p.m. July 6-8, PPHS gym;
•Football camp, second-ninth grades, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 13-15, PPHS field house;
•Softball camp, second-ninth grades, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 29-31, PPHS softball field.
Books with Bearcats at PPES
Join Pilot Point Elementary School staff members read Books with Bearcats behind PPES at Vail’s Garden on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. through July 14. For questions, email [email protected].
PointBank Breakfast set for Pilot Point
The PointBank Business Breakfast honoring Pilot Point first responders will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday at 739 E. Liberty St. Guest speakers will be Chief Angela Mathews, Pilot Point Police Department, and Chief Heath Hudson, Pilot Point Fire Department.
Participants need to RSVP at pointbank. com/business-breakfast.
Beach Club Car Wash to hold ribbon cutting
The Beach Club Car Wash will have a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at 4722 FM 720 in Aubrey. There will be free car washes, food and giveaways.
Aubrey 380 Area Chamber Mixer
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the Quarterly Chamber Mixer from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Oak Trees Beer Garden, 598 Spring Hill Road in Aubrey. All are invited to attend and network.
PPPD to hold swearing-in
The Pilot Point Police Department invites the community to a swearing-in ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 102 E. Main St.
Providence Village seeks parade volunteers
The town of Providence Village will have the annual Independence Day Parade at 10 a.m. June 27. Volunteers ages 15 and older are needed to help pull wagons and hold banners during the parade route from Monaco Elementary to Providence Elementary.
To volunteer, fill out a form at pvtx.gov/ FormCenter/General-Forms-9/Independence- Day-Parade-Volunteer-157.
Local Fourth of July celebration events
There are several local opportunities to celebrate America’s 250 birthday this year.
•Independence Day Parade, 10 a.m. June 27, town of Providence Village;
• Pilot Point parade, 9 a.m. July 4, downtown Pilot Point;
•Tioga’s Fourth of July Celebration, 5 p.m. July 4, downtown Tioga.
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. There will be food trucks, vendors and live music by Guitar George.
The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the third annual art walk. Tickets will be $20 and can be purchased at pilotpoint. org/events/details/3rd-annual-artwalk- 4286.
Groundbreaking ceremony at Midway Church
Midway Church will have a groundbreaking ceremony at 10:40 a.m. June 28 at 9540 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point.
The extension of the building will include a new worship center, expanded lobby, expanded kids space and some paved parking/ accessible drop off space. For more details, visit midwaychurch.org/gaining-ground.
Painting, sewing at Aubrey Center
A patriotic painting class will be from noon-2:30 p.m. June 29 at 226 Countryside Drive in Aubrey. For more information, email Dusty Fife at [email protected] or call 469-678-0889.
A beginner friendly pillow sewing class will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 1. The cost will be $35. Participants can register at studenticons.org.
Tioga VFD sells raffle tickets
The Tioga Volunteer Fire Department is selling raffle tickets for the annual fundraiser through July 3. The cost is $5 per ticket or $100 for 25 tickets. To purchase tickets, email [email protected].
TFVD is also seeking vendors for the annual 4th of July event. For questions, call Richard Hartman at 903-294-9077.
PP Health Fair seeks vendors
The second annual Pilot Point Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 18 at Pilot Point High School, 1300 N. Washington St. There will be local healthcare organizations doing basic low-cost screenings.
Carter BloodCare will have a mobile unit available. To schedule a mammogram, call 855-318-7696.
For more information, to schedule a blood donation or to become a vendor, go to pilotpointhealthfair. org.
Meals on Wheels needs 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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