FM 1385 closure through early February
TxDOT will be closing all lanes of FM 1385 on the north side of the U.S. 380 intersection through early February as part of an ongoing corridor improvement project, weather permitting.
Winter Birding at Isle du Bois
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Winter Birding, 2 p.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Dutch Oven Cooking, 10 a.m. Jan. 18, Pavilion 2 in Day Use Area; and Winter Wildlife, 2 p.m. Jan. 18, Nature Center.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-686-2148.
Coding, cookbook clubs 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; Coding Club (ages 9-12), 4 p.m. Thursday; Cookbook Club: A Place at the Table by Kelly Minter, 2 p.m. Jan. 17; and movie screening: “Despicable Me 4,” 11 a.m. Jan. 18.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Senior Social Hour at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Meditation Hour, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Senior Social Hour, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday; and Lego Club, 12:30 p.m. Jan. 17.
The Family and Friends Puzzle Contest has been rescheduled to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 25 because of inclement weather.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Live music, improv at Coffee House
The Pilot Point Coffee House will have live music with Dan Roark, 7 p.m. Friday; Jam Sessions, 6 p.m. Tuesday; and Improv Night, 6 p.m. Thursday 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 Master Thoroughfare plans open house
Community members are invited to review the draft Master Thoroughfare Plan at a come-and-go event from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 102 E. Main St. Members of the project team will be available to discuss any questions or refinements.
If unable to attend, the information will be available at planpilotpoint.com through Jan. 24.
Prayer Shawl Ministry to begin at PPFUMC
Pilot Point First United Methodist Church will begin a Prayer Shawl Ministry on the third Wednesday of each month.
For more information, contact June West at 903-357-6244.
Business Breakfast planned in Aubrey
The next Aubrey PointBank Business Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday at 922 U.S. 377. Guest speaker will be Brandi Trotter with Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas. RSVP to Shannon Black at [email protected].
PP Chamber to host luncheon
The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce will host a networking luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Lone Star Lodge Resort and Marina, 2200 FM 1192. The city of Pilot Point will be providing a 2025 update. Uncle Betos Mexican Restaurant will be catering.
Registration closes Monday by calling 940-686-5385 or emailing chamber@pilotpoint. org.
GDT to hold auditions for ‘Seussical’
The Garage Door Theater will have auditions from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 19 and 20 in the showroom for “Seussical the Musical” at 110 S. Washington St. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 21-22, 28-29 and 2:30 p.m. March 23 and 30.
Aubrey football recruiting parent meeting
The Aubrey Football Recruiting Parent Information meeting will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at 415 Tisdell Lane to discuss new changes in the world of collegiate football recruiting.
Volunteer Work Day at Blue Sky
Blue Sky will host a Volunteer Work Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 25 at 5098 U.S. 377 in Krugerville. To register, email volunteer@ blueskytexas.org.
Seed, plant swap at Rooted In
A Seed and Plant Swap will be held from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 25 at Rooted In, 12804 Pelzel Road. For more information, go to rootedin. com.
CRPD to offer citizens police academy
The Cross Roads Police Department will offer a Citizens Police Academy from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays starting Jan. 29 at the Cross Roads Police Department, 1401 FM 424.
Any Cross Roads resident, business owner or employee can participate. Outside applicants will be considered if space is available. To apply, go to crossroadstx.gov/cpa.
Tioga FFA, FCCLA to have dinner, auction
The Tioga FFA and FCCLA will have the annual BBQ dinner and auction at 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Tioga High School cafeteria.
Pre-tickets are $15 or $20 at the door. The auction will begin at 6 p.m. To-go plates will also be available.
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.
NETPA scholarship deadline information
The North & East Texas Press Association, in conjunction with the Texas Press Association, will award two $1,500 scholarships to eligible candidates. Applicants must be from the geographic area served by NETPA and have a declared major in journalism/ communications/photojournalism with preference given to print majors.
To apply, go to netpa.org. Applications must be postmarked by March 14.
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