Discover the Stars at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will offer Skins and Skulls, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nature Center; Discover the Stars, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nature Center parking lot; and Beat the Heat Morning Hike, 7:30 a.m. July 18, Kid Fish Pond.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the park. For more information, call 940-637-2294.
Dallas Puppet Theatre at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will have Thrilling Thursday: Science with Attitude, 10 a.m. Thursday; Dino Keychain (teen/tween), 2 p.m. Thursday; Dallas Paleontology Society, 2 p.m. July 17; and the movie “Goat,” 11:30 a.m. July 18.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Murder Mystery Night at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will offer Fun Friday: Perot Truck (ages 5-12), 3-5 p.m. Friday; Murder Mystery Night (ages 16 and up), 6:30 p.m. Saturday; and Throwback Thursday Movie: “Magic School Bus,” 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
‘Last Person on Earth’ at Starbright Center
Starbright Center for the Arts will have a free staged reading of “The Last Person on Earth” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 110 S. Washington St. To reserve a seat, go to starbrightmpa. com.
The movie “Grease” will be shown at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets will be $5.
Mountain Springs plans July market
The next Mountain Springs Community Market will be from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday 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 Saturday. 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].
Summer Youth Camps offered at PPHS
Pilot Point High School will be hosting several summer youth camps this summer.
•Football camp, second-ninth grades, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, PPHS field house;
•Softball camp, second-ninth grades, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 29-31, PPHS softball field.
Aging Well Workshop set for Aubrey
An Aging Well Workshop will be held from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Monday and July 20 at the Aubrey Community Room, 226 Countryside Drive in Aubrey.
To register, call Dusty Fife at 469-6786008 or email [email protected].
FMB to hold restoration event
The community is invited to attend the Farmers and Merchants Bank Restoration Ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday at 100 N. Washington St.
Aubrey luncheon in Little Elm
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce will have the next luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Point City Hall, 100 Naylor Road in Little Elm. Guest speaker will be Denco 911.
To register, go to aubreycoc.org.
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 Middle School, 828 S. Harrison 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.
Cactus, Succulent Day at Rooted In
Rooted In will have a free Cactus & Succulent Day community event from 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. July 18 at 12804 Pelzel Road.
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.
Wild West VBS at Grace Point
Grace Point Nazarene Church will have Wild West Vacation Bible School from 5-8 p.m. July 20-22 for children ages 5 through seventh grade at 611 E. Liberty St. For more information, go to gracepointnaz.net.
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.
Women’s painting challenge, devotional
Calvary Baptist Church will be hosting Chosen, Canvas & Masterpiece, a women’s painting challenge and devotional, from 9:30 a.m.-noon July 25 at the Calvary Baptist Fellowship Hall. Participants need to RSVP by July 18 to 972-989-0894.
Paint, create, connect at Aubrey Center
Paint, create and connect at the Aubrey Community Center from 6-8:30 p.m. July 29 at 226 Countryside Drive in Aubrey. The class fee is $25. To register, email dfife@aubreytx. org or call 469-678-6008.
Back to School Bash at PPHS
A Back to School Bash will be held from 9-11 a.m. Aug. 1 at Pilot Point High School, 1300 N. Washington St. There will be free haircuts, bikes, helmets and school supplies. For more information, call 940-686-2969.
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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