First Day Hikes at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have a Self-Guided First Day Hike, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (all trails allowed); First Day Hike Tri-Park-A-Thon, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dogwood Canyon and Nature Center parking lots; and Kid’s Trout Derby, 9 a.m. Jan. 4., Kid Fish Pond.
The Greenbelt Unit, 428 entrance in Aubrey will have a First Day Hike Tri-Park-A-Thon, 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer a First Day Hike Tri-Park-A-Thon, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Isle du Bois boat ramp.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940-686-2148.
Game Day Saturday at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will host Game Day Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Starting in January, the library will offer Coding Clubs (STEM-related activities) at 4 p.m. on the third Tuesday for ages 6-8 and the third Thursday for ages 9-12 as well as Sensory Stations the first Tuesday at 10 a.m. for ages 0-5.
For more information, call 940-6865004.
2025 Program Survey at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have a program pause through New Year’s Day.
Community members can take the 2025 Program Survey to help assess the wants and needs of the community by going to the Aubrey Area Library Facebook page.
For more information, call 940-3659162.
Jam Sessions, improv at Coffee House
The Pilot Point Coffee House will have Jam Sessions, 6 p.m. Tuesday; Improv Night, 6 p.m. Thursday; and live music with Dan Roark, 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at 110 W. Main St.
Penny Paws clinic at Atwoods
The next Penny Paws Pet Vaccination Clinic will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods, 3401 U.S. 377 in Cross Roads. To schedule an appointment, call 817-993-1234 or go to pennypaws.com/book-mobile-vaccination.
PP city closures for New Years
The city of Pilot Point offices will close at 2 p.m. Tuesday and be closed on Wednesday for New Year’s Day.
19th Century Club to host luncheon
The 19th Century Club will host its annual Pilot Point Community Appreciation Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Pilot Point Senior Center, 310 S. Washington St. Everyone is invited.
Celebrate the Lady Chaps competing in state finals
The Aubrey Athletic Booster Club invites parents and community to celebrate the Lady Chaps for competing in the state finals at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 in the Aubrey High School Auditorium.
Self-defense class in Pilot Point
The Denton County Sheriff’s Office will offer a free self-defense class, Women’s Empowerment Program, from 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 11 at the Pilot Point High School gym, 1300 N. Washington St.
To register, email full name and contact information to WEP@dentoncounty. gov.
Texas Farm Bureau opens scholarships
Texas Farm Bureau has opened scholarship applications for high school seniors and college students.
Application details and eligibility information can be found at txfb.us/scholarships25. Deadline to apply is March 3.
Lovepacs requests donations, drivers
Lovepacs is requesting the following donations: cereal, canned pasta, chili, spaghetti sauce (canned), tuna, peanut butter, jelly (plastic jars), ramen, mac and cheese, soup, instant oatmeal packets, microwave popcorn, snacks and granola bars.
Area drop-off sites include Brookshire Brothers and Martin General Store in Pilot Point; Patrick Nolin Farmers Insurance Agency and The Peanut Gallery in Aubrey; and One Mane Place in Krugerville.
Delivery drivers are needed every Wednesday morning for about an hour as weekend bags are delivered to schools in the Aubrey, Pilot Point and 380 Corridor. For more information, email aubrey@lovepacs. org.
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.
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