Arts in the Park at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will offer Arts in the Park-Letters from the Lake, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nature Center, and Be Water Smart, 2 p.m. Aug. 7, Nature Center.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will have Armadillo, the Little Stewards, 10 a.m. Friday, Lost Pines Amphitheater.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-6372294 or 940-686-2148.
STEAM Club at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will have Adult Craft: Bedazzled Books, 2 p.m. Friday; STEAM Club: Design a Dino (ages 9-12), 4 p.m. Tuesday; and End of Summer Reading Ice Cream Party, 1-3 p.m. July 31.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Fun Friday: Ice Cream at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will offer Fun Friday: Ice Cream Day (all ages), 4:30 p.m. Friday; Christmas in July Puzzle Contest (all ages), 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Throwback Thursday Movie: “Land Before Time II,” 4:30 p.m. Thursday; and Who Dunnit Book Club (ages 16 and up), 6 p.m. Thursday.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
‘Elf The Musical Jr.’ at Starbright Center
Starbright Center for the Arts will present “Elf The Musical Jr.,” at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and “Always... Patsy Cline,” on 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.
City of Tioga plans market
The next Tioga Farmers Market will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday 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 Saturday. Live music will be provided by Guitar George.
Providence Auto birthday, ribbon cutting
Providence Auto will have a birthday and expansion bash from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday 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. Saturday 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. Sunday at the Collinsville High School cafeteria. There will be free haircuts and school supplies for Collinsville ISD students.
Paint, create, connect at Aubrey Center
Paint, create and connect at the Aubrey Community Center from 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at 226 Countryside Drive in Aubrey. The class fee is $25. To register, email [email protected] or call 469678-6008.
Summer softball camp offered at PPHS
Pilot Point High School will be hosting a softball camp for secondninth grades from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday through July 31 at the PPHS softball field.
Pilot Point HS back to school events
Pilot Point High School will have back to school events for students.
• Schedule pickup, grades 9-11, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. July 31;
•Meet the Teacher, 4-5:30 p.m. Aug. 4;
• Fish Camp, 4-5:30 p.m. Aug. 5;
•Senior pictures, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 7.
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 until Monday.
For more information, call 940686-2969.
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.
JetDental to offer free dental services
Free dental services will be offered by JetDental from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 3 at Pilot Point Elementary School for enrolled students at 501 E. Carol St. Services will include exams, x-rays, cleanings, sealants, cavity screenings and fillings.
To register, call 801-430-9262 or email [email protected].
Theatre Camp at Tioga HS
Theatre Camp will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 3-5 for incoming third-eighth graders at the Tioga High School cafeteria for the production of “Cinderella.” Cost will be $50 per camper. Show dates will be Oct. 10-12.
To register, go to our.show/cinderellacamp.
Meet the Teacher at PP Elementary
Pilot Point Elementary will host Meet the Teacher on Aug. 6 for first and fourth grades from 5-6:30 p.m. with second, third and fifth grades from 6-7:30 p.m. at 501 E. Carol St.
The Pilot Point PTO will sponsor Chalk the Walk on Aug. 8-9 as a come and go event for community members to write encouraging messages for students in anticipation of the first day of school.
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.
Donations of school supplies can be dropped off at Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce, 205 N. Main St. through Aug. 7.
Krugerville Market to have BTS Bash
The Krugerville Farmers Market will have Back to School Bash 2026 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 9 at Woodland Park, 5200 U.S. 377 in Krugerville. To become a sponsor, email [email protected].
Back to School Drive
at Secured Title
A Back to School Drive is being sponsored by Secured Title of Texas for Tioga ISD students. School supplies can be dropped off at 101 Gene Autry Drive in Tioga.
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.
Local Lovepacs requests donations
Lovepacs Aubrey/Pilot Point is requesting the following donations: ramen, applesauce cups or pouches, oatmeal, Pop-Tarts, microwave popcorn, granola bars, and mac and cheese or pasta cups.
Area drop-off sites include Brookshire Brothers, Martin General Store and Pilot Point Senior Center in Pilot Point; The Peanut Gallery in Aubrey; and One Mane Place in Krugerville.
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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