Oh Deer at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will offer Early Bird Gets the Worm, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, 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 have Oh Deer, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, 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.
Paint by Number at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will have Paint by Number (adults), 2 p.m. Friday; STEAM Club: Ancient Mythology Build (ages 9-12), 4 p.m. Tuesday; and Thrilling Thursday: Ready, Set, Throw Circus Show (all ages), 10 a.m. Thursday.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Dino Disco Party at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will offer Fun Friday: Come and Go Games, 3-5:30 p.m. Friday; Dino Disco Party (ages 5 and under), 1 p.m. Saturday; Cat Club Book Club (ages 9-13), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and Throwback Thursday Movie: “National Treasure,” 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].
‘Sherlock Holmes’ at Starbright Center
Starbright Center for the Arts will have “A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” interactive dinner theatre, Friday-Sunday at 110 S. Washington St.
Auditions for “Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday for ages 7 and up.
Movie day featuring “Grease” will be shown at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 11.
To purchase tickets or for more information, go to starbrightmpa.com.
Tioga Youth Sports to have Movie Night
The Tioga Youth Sports Association will sponsor Movie Night at 7 p.m. Friday in downtown Tioga featuring “The Sandlot.” Participants should bring a chair or blanket.
Summer Youth Camps offered at PPHS
Pilot Point High School will be hosting several summer youth camps this summer.
•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].
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. Saturday, 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. Saturday 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. Saturday. 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. Sunday 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. Monday 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. Wednesday. The cost will be $35. Participants can register at studenticons.org.
PointBank Business Breakfast in Aubrey
The next Aubrey PointBank Business Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Thursday at Point-Bank, 922 U.S. 377 in Aubrey. Guest speaker will be David Burdick of BizBliss discussing cybersecurity.
To RSVP, go to pointbank.com/businessbreakfast.
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.
Aging Well Workshop set for Aubrey
A three-part Aging Well Workshop will be held from 12:15-1:15 p.m. on July 6, 13 and 20 at the Aubrey Community Room, 226 Countryside Drive in Aubrey.
To register, call Dusty Fife at 469-6786008 or email [email protected].
Volunteers needed for school bash
The Pilot Point Police Department is looking for volunteers to help with the annual Back to School Bash at 9 a.m. Aug. 1 at Pilot Point High School. Participants need to respond by July 6 to Rita Aguilar at [email protected].
Mountain Springs plans July market
The next Mountain Springs Community Market will be from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 11 at 172 Mountain Springs Lane in Valley View. There will be live music with Blake Aaron Davis from 9-11 a.m. and Jordan Stoltz from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Christmas in July Gift Tour
The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the third annual Kippee Ki-Yay! Christmas in July Gift Tour on July 11. Tickets are prepurchase for $20 and can be picked up between 9-11 a.m. at the Clifton and Nadene Irick Museum, 201 S. Jefferson St.
To purchase tickets, go to pilotpoint.org or email [email protected].
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.
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 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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