Oh Deer at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will offer History Beneath Our Feet, 9 a.m. Saturday, Nature Center parking lot; Dutch Oven Demo, 11 a.m. Saturday, Kid Fish Pond; and Beat the Heat Morning Hike, 7:30 a.m. July 18, Kid Fish Pond.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will have Red, White and Bluebird, 8 a.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater, and 250 Celebration Trivia, 2 p.m. Saturday, Nature Center.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940-686-2148.
Dallas Puppet Theatre at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will be closed Friday and Saturday for Independence Day.
The library will have Thrilling Thursday: Dallas Puppet Theatre, 10 a.m. Thursday; Dino Keychain (teen/tween), 2 p.m. July 16; Dallas Paleontology Society, 2 p.m. July 17; and movie: “Goat,” 11:30 a.m. July 18.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Fun Friday, movie at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will be closed Saturday for Independence Day.
The library will offer Fun Friday: Creature Teacher (all ages), 4:30 p.m.; Lightbulb Lab (ages 5-13), 4:30 p.m.; and Throwback Thursday Movie: “Atlantis,” 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 202627 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].
Movie Day at Starbright Center
Starbright Center for the Arts will have movie day featuring “Grease” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 11 at 110 S. Washington St. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to starbrightmpa.com.
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. Monday-Wednesday, 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].
Tioga VFD sells raffle tickets
The Tioga Volunteer Fire Department is selling raffle tickets for the annual fundraiser through Friday. The cost is $5 per ticket or $100 for 25 tickets. To purchase tickets, email [email protected].
Local Fourth of July celebration events
There are several local opportunities to celebrate America’s 250 birthday this year.
•Freedom Fest Parade, 8:45 a.m. Saturday, West Elementary, Aubrey;
•Pilot Point parade, 9 a.m. Saturday, downtown Pilot Point;
•Tioga’s Fourth of July Celebration, 5 p.m. Saturday, downtown Tioga;
•Freedom Fest, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Rancho De La Roca, 2459 W. Blackjack Road, Aubrey.
Aging Well Workshop set for Aubrey
A three-part Aging Well Workshop will be held from 12:15-1:15 p.m. on Monday and July 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 Monday to Rita Aguilar at raguilar@ pilotpointtx.gov.
Ice Cream Social in Collinsville
Keep Collinsville Beautiful will host an Ice Cream Social at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Collinsville Community Center. For more information, call 903-267-3806.
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].
FMB to hold restoration event
The community is invited to attend the Farmers and Merchants Bank Restoration Ceremony at 4 p.m. July 13 at 100 N. Washington St.
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.
Summer Music Series at Veterans Park
The next Summer Music Series will be from 5-9:30 p.m. July 18 at Veterans Memorial Park with Ronnie and the Redwoods and Austin Akins.
PP Parks & Rec plans Lunch, Learn
The Pilot Point Parks and Recreation will have Lunch & Learn from noon-1 p.m. July 22 at the Pilot Point Senior Center, 310 S. Washington St. Guest speaker will be Eric Francois with Capital Plumbing. Seating is limited.
To reserve a spot, call 940-686-2639.
City of Tioga plans market
The next Tioga Farmers Market will be from 6-9 p.m. July 24 in Gene Autry Park. There will be local vendors, food, drinks and community fun. Live music will be provided by Ty Junah and the Young Guns.
Market on Main in Pilot Point
The next Market on Main in Pilot Point will be from 8 a.m.-noon July 25. Live music will be provided by Guitar George.
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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