Catfish Catch-A-Thon at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Carleton’s Catfish Catch-A-Thon, 9 a.m. Saturday, Kid Fish Pond.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Oh Deer, 2 p.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Nature Center Exploration Day, 10 a.m. June 14, Nature Center; and Nature Therapy, 10 a.m. June 21, Lost Pines Amphitheater.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940-686-2148.
Magic Show, gardening at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer movie screening (adults), “Book Club: The Next Chapter,” 11:30 a.m. Saturday; Preschool Storytime (ages 0-5), 10 a.m. Tuesday; Wacky Wednesday: Colors of Kindness Magic Show by Brett Roberts (all ages), 10 a.m. Wednesday; Stitch & Sketch (ages 10 to adult), 11 a.m. Thursday; Coding Club (ages 9-12), 2 p.m. Thursday; Gardening Made Easy (adults), Denton County Master Gardeners, 2 p.m. June 13; and Game Day Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 14.
The summer reading program, “Color Our World,” is for children ages 3-12, teens ages 13-18 and adults. Reading logs can be picked up at the front desk and turned in to win prizes through July 31. The library is still needing volunteers to help with the annual summer reading program. If interested, apply in person at the library.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Senior Bingo, pottery at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will offer Fun Friday: pick your medium (all ages), 4:30 p.m. Friday; Senior Bingo (ages 50 and up), 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Pottery Class (ages 18 and up), 1 p.m. Saturday; Storytime (all ages), 4:15 p.m. Tuesday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Tween & Teen Pottery Class (ages 8-17), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Teen & Tween Club: Sand Art, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; Throwback Thursday Movie (all ages), 5:30 p.m. Thursday; Fun Friday: Baby & Toddler Stay & Play (ages 4 and under), 4:30 p.m. June 13; and Adult Pottery Class (ages 18 and up), 1 p.m. June 14.
The library is seeking volunteers for juniors ages 11-12, teens ages 13 and up, and adults. If interested, email aubreyarealibrary@ gmail.com. The summer reading program will run through July 31.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
PPISD to offer free summer meals
Pilot Point ISD will offer free summer meals for children ages 18 and younger on Monday-Thursday through June 30. Breakfast will be from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-noon at Pilot Point Early Childhood Center, 829 S. Jefferson St.; Pilot Point High School, 1300 N. Washington St.; and Pioneer Baptist Church, 100 Cumberland Trail in Valley View.
Cedar Ridge Rehab to have bake sale
Cedar Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center will have a bake sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at 1700 N. Washington St. Proceeds will benefit the Political Action Committee in an effort to protect residents and their Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Aubrey to celebrate all class reunion
Aubrey will be hosting the 41st annual all class reunion from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at McNabb Middle School. Participants should park in the back. The class of 1975 will be celebrating 50 years.
Chamber golf tournament at The Bridges
The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce will host the 27th annual Pilot Point Chamber Challenge golf tournament June 13 with registration at 7 a.m. and tee off at 8 a.m. at The Bridges Golf Club, 2400 Fred Couples Drive in Gunter. Entry fee is $125 per person or $500 per team.
Registration deadline is Friday by emailing [email protected].
Runoff election scheduled for PP
The city of Pilot Point will have a runoff election for Place 6 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday at the Pilot Point Senior Center, 310 S. Washington St.
Fruit Jar Junction on Saturday
The next Fruit Jar Junction Market will be from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park in Aubrey. There will be homemade and handmade vendors as well as local farmers and growers.
Penny Paws clinic at Atwoods
The next Penny Paws low-cost pet vaccination clinic will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods, 3401 U.S. 377 in Cross Roads. To make an appointment, call 817-993-1234.
Rancho Roundup Charity Car Show in Aubrey
The Rancho Roundup Charity Car Show will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at 2459 W. Blackjack Road in Aubrey. There will be food trucks, fishing (bring your own gear), paddle boats, canoes, bounce houses and playgrounds. All proceeds go to Peace of the Rock Ministries. No pets or alcohol will be allowed.
Registration fee will be $20. For more information, email ray@timemachinecarshows. com.
Kid Entrepreneur events in Cross Roads, Krugerville
The first annual Kidpreneur event will be from 2-6 p.m. Saturday at Cross Roads Town Park, 2042 FM 424.
A Kids Entrepreneur Market will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday in connection with the Krugerville Farmers Market, 5200 U.S. 377. For more information, email krugervillefarmersmarket@ gmail.com or go to the Krugerville Farmers Market Facebook page.
Aubrey ISD continues pre-K enrollment
Aubrey ISD will have preregistration for students entering prekindergarten for the 2025-26 school year with qualification and enrollment events at Fuller Elementary School, 10825 Quicksilver Blvd. from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday.
Summer Market at Mountain Springs
The Mountain Springs Summer Market will be from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14 at the Mountain Springs Community Center, 173 Mountain Springs Lane. There will be baked treats, artisans, pottery, wood crafts, candles, eggs, tea, honey, jams and more.
Midway to sponsor Kidventurez 2025
Midway Church will be having Kidventurez 2025 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 16-20 for grades K-5 at Pilot Point Elementary, 501 E. Carroll St.; Tioga Elementary, 405 N. Florence St.; Brockett Elementary, 900 Chestnut St., Aubrey; and Monaco Elementary, 9350 Cape Cod Blvd., Providence Village.
A Friday Night Family Fun Finale will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 21 with a free hot dog dinner at Midway Church, 9540 U.S. 377. For more information, go to midwaychurch.org.
Collinsville plans farmers markets
The summer Collinsville Community Markets will be held from 3-7 p.m. June 19, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18 in downtown Collinsville. For more information or to become a vendor, go to swellmarkets.com.
Summer Music Series continues in June
The second Summer Music Series will be held from 5-9 p.m. June 20 at Veterans Memorial Park in Aubrey. There will be bounce houses, water slides, vendors and food trucks. Dreams Music Academy will perform at 5 p.m. followed by the Tim Lightyear band at 6 p.m. and the Max and Heather Stalling band at 7:30 p.m.
VBS planned at Calvary Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. June 2225 at 125 N. Jefferson St. To register, go to forms.gle/B2sykyxwZUUccyY18.
Tioga to have Farmers Market
The Tioga Farmers Market will be held from 6-9 p.m. June 27 on Gene Autry Drive.
PP Farmers Market end of June
The next Pilot Point Farmers Market will be from 8 a.m.-noon June 28 on the Historic Downtown Square. There will be handmade goods and home-baked products. Live music will be provided by Matt Grigsby.
Tioga VFD to offer fundraising raffle
The Tioga Volunteer Fire Department is having the annual Fourth of July fundraiser. Tickets are $5 each or $100 for 25 tickets. The raffle will be held July 4. Prizes include a cabin rental in Broken Bow for four nights, gas griddle, smoke and $500 Amazon gift card. To purchase tickets, email [email protected].
Local Oktoberfest seeks vendors
Pilot Point Neighborhood Events is seeking vendors for the third annual Oktoberfest to be held on Sept. 27 in downtown Pilot Point.
If interested in participating, email Lisa Cave or Monica David at pilotpointneighborhoodevents@ gmail.com.
Drivers needed for Meals on Wheels
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.
Youth summer camps available in the area
There are a variety of youth summer camps available in Pilot Point, Aubrey and Tioga to help families fill their free time.
• Pilot Point baseball camp will be 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday for incoming grades 4-9 at Bearcat Stadium, 550 E. Liberty St. Cost will be $60. The advanced camp will be from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 18-19 for incoming grades 7-9. For questions, email coach Vernon at Tvernon@pilotpointisd. com.
•Youth golf camp for grades 6-12 any level will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 16-20 at 920 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point. Junior camps for ages 7-12 will be from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, June 23-26, July 7-11 and July 2125. For more information, call Jeff Christie at 214-317-1488 or go to christiesgolfranch. com.
• Ladycat basketball camp for incoming grades 3-9 will be from 10 a.m.-noon June 1618 at Pilot Point High School gym. Cost will be $45 cash only.
• Bearcat softball camp for incoming grades 3-8 will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 23-25 at the Pilot Point High School softball field. Cost will be $50. For questions, email [email protected].
• Pilot Point Youth Sports Association will have summer volleyball signups online at pilotpointyouthsports.com.
• Starbright Music and Performing Arts will have summer camps including musical theatre and performance camps, intro to piano, intro to guitar, intro to ukulele, music composition, stage direction and arts. To register or for more information, go to starbrightmpa. com.
• Aubrey ISD athletic camps will be held throughout the summer. For more information, go to aubreyisd.net/page/summer-athletic- camps.
• Aubrey FFA Ag camp will be from 9 a.m.noon July 28-29 at the Aubrey ISD Agricultural Center for students entering kindergarten- fifth grade. For more information, go to bit.ly/aubreyagcamp.
• Snapology of Aubrey will host hands-on summer camps for ages 5-13 at the Aubrey Community Center, 226 Countryside Drive. For more information, go to snapology.com/ Texas-little-elm or call 940-488-4036.
• The T volleyball camp will be June 1618 from 5-6:45 p.m. for grades 1-6 and 7-8:45 p.m. for grades 7-9. Cost will be $40. For questions, email [email protected].
• The T baseball camp will be from noon-1:30 p.m. June 16-18 for grades 1-9 at the Tioga baseball field. Cost will be $40.
• The T basketball camp will be from 5-6:30 p.m. June 23-25 for incoming grades 1-9 at Tioga High School gym. Cost will be $40. For questions, email [email protected].
• TYSA Volleyball will have fall sign-ups through June 28 for ages 7-12. For more information, email tysavballcommish@gmail. com.
• The T track camp will be from 7-8 p.m. July 14-15 for grades 1-6 at the Tioga High School track. Cost will be $25.
• Little Bulldog Cheer Camp will be from 6-8 p.m. July 22-24 at Tioga High School gym. Cost will be $40.
• Theatre Camp for grades 3-6 will be from 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 11-13 at the Tioga High School cafeteria. Cost will be $50. Register at our.show/junglebookcamp.
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