Beat the Heat hike at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will offer Beat the Heat Morning Hike, 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Kid Fish Pond, and Arts in the Park-Letters from the Lake, 10 a.m. July 25, Nature Center.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the park. For more information, call 940637-2294.
Paleontology Society at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will have the Dallas Paleontology Society, 2 p.m. Friday; the movie “Goat,” 11:30 a.m. Saturday; STEAM Club: Cookie Excavation (ages 6-8), 4 p.m. Tuesday; Boys & Girls Club Lego Robotics, 4 p.m. Wednesday; and Thrilling Thursday: Beavers, the Busy Builders (all ages), 10 a.m. Thursday.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940686-5004.
Fun Friday at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will offer Fun Friday: Balloon Show (all ages), 4:30 p.m. Friday; Mount Vesuvius Crafternoon (ages 6-12), Saturday; and Throwback Thursday Movie: “Holes,” 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940365-9162.
‘Elf The Musical Jr.’ at Starbright Center
Starbright Center for the Arts will have a free Private Lesson Student Recital at 2 p.m. Saturday; “Elf The Musical Jr.,” July 24-26; and “Always... Patsy Cline,” Aug. 7-9 at 110 S. Washington St.
Tie donations are needed for the upcoming production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
To purchase tickets, go to starbrightmpa.com.
Penny Paws to have mobile pet clinic
Penny Paws will have a mobile pet vaccination clinic from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Atwoods Ranch & Home, 3401 U.S. 377 in Cross Roads. For more information, call 817-9931234.
Health Fair at PP Middle School
The second annual Pilot Point Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday 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. For more information, 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. Saturday at 12804 Pelzel Road.
Summer Music Series at Veterans Park
The next Summer Music Series will be from 5-9:30 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park in Aubrey with Ronnie and the Redwoods and Austin Akins.
‘Phantom Regiment’ at PPMS
Pilot Point Middle School will host Drum Corp Internationals “Phantom Regiment” on Monday as they prepare for the DCI show in McKinney later that day. The community is invited to watch them practice.
Aging Well Workshop set for Aubrey
An Aging Well Workshop will be held from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Monday at the Aubrey Community Room, 226 Countryside Drive in Aubrey.
To register, call Dusty Fife at 469-678-6008 or email [email protected].
Wild West VBS at Grace Point
Grace Point Nazarene Church will have Wild West Vacation Bible School from 5-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday for children ages 5 through seventh grade at 611 E. Liberty St. For more information, go to gracepointnaz.net.
PointBank Breakfast set for Pilot Point
The next PointBank Business Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday at 739 E. Liberty St. Guest speaker will be Abigail Bardwell, editor/publisher of the Pilot Point Post-Signal.
To RSVP, go to pointbank. com/business-breakfast.
PP Parks & Rec plans Lunch, Learn
The Pilot Point Parks and Recreation will have Lunch & Learn from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday 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 940686-2639.
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 July 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 Saturday to 972-9890894.
Providence Auto birthday, expansion
Providence Auto will have a birthday and expansion bash from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 25 at 2761 Main St. in Providence Village.
Brisket, Bingo Night at Mountain Springs
A Brisket & Bingo Night will be held from 5-7 p.m. July 25 at the Mountain Springs Community Center, 173 Mountain Springs Lane in Valley View. Bingo admission will be $20 per person with a $10 brisket meal.
For more information, go to mountainspringscommunitycenter. com.
Fourth annual BTS Collinsville Bash
The fourth annual Collinsville Back to School Bash will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 26 at the Collinsville High School cafeteria. There will be free haircuts and school supplies for Collinsville ISD students.
Summer softball camp offered at PPHS
Pilot Point High School will be hosting a softball camp for second-ninth grades from 6:308:30 p.m. July 29-31 at the PPHS softball field.
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 [email protected] or call 469-678-6008.
Back to School Bash at PP Middle School
A Back to School Bash will be held from 9-11 a.m. Aug. 1 at Pilot Point Middle School, 828 S. Harrison St. There will be free haircuts, bikes, helmets and school supplies for Pilot Point ISD students.
Donated items of new undershirts, underwear and socks can be dropped off at the Pilot Point Police Department, 1797 N. Washington St. through July 31 with monetary donations being accepted through July 26.
For more information, call 940-686-2969.
Main Street Fest in Aubrey
The city of Aubrey will have Main Street Motor Fest from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 1 in Downtown Aubrey. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and will cost $20. For more information, go to aubreytx. gov/202/events.
PP Booster Club Paint the Paws
The Pilot Point Booster Club will have the annual Paint the Paws at 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at Massey Stadium. All are welcome, and supplies are provided.
Aubrey ISD to hold Chaparral Link
Aubrey ISD will have The Chaparral Link from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at Owens Middle School, 5000 FM 2931. This will be a free community event for Aubrey ISD students and includes school supplies, haircuts, food trucks, dental screenings, and campus and district information.
Dinner, auction to support athletes
The Pilot Point Booster Club will have the annual dinner and auction starting at 5 p.m. Aug. 15 at Selah Event Venue, 12750 Pelzel Road. Cost will be $15 per person.
To sponsor a table or to donate items, call 940-395-5815 or 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 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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