Dutch Oven Cooking at Isle du Bois
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Dutch Oven Cooking, 10 a.m. Saturday, Pavilion 2 in Day Use Area, and Winter Wildlife, 2 p.m. Saturday, Nature Center.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-686-2148.
Cookbook Club, movie at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will host Cookbook Club: A Place at the Table by Kelly Minter, 2 p.m. Friday; movie screening: “Despicable Me 4,” 11 a.m. Saturday; Coding Club (ages 6-8), 4 p.m. Tuesday; Teens: Vision Board, 4 p.m. Thursday; Adult Craft: Vision Boards, 2 p.m. Jan. 24; and Game Day Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 25.
Income tax preparation will be offered through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program Thursdays starting Jan. 30 from 4-6:30 p.m. for households earning less than $64,000/ year. This is a free program, and no appointment is needed.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Lego Club, meditation at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Lego Club (ages 4-14), 12:30 p.m. Friday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Lego Club (ages 4-14), 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24; Saturday Storytime (all ages), 10:30 a.m. Jan. 25; and Family and Friends Puzzle Contest, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 25.
Recipes will be accepted for the Aubrey Sweethearts Recipe book through Jan. 31.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
GDT to hold auditions for ‘Seussical’
The Garage Door Theater will have auditions from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday 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.
Business Breakfest set for Pilot Point
The PointBank Business Breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday at 739 E. Liberty St. Guest speaker will be Pilot Point ISD Superintendent Dr. Shannon Fuller with achievements in 2024 and bond updates for 2025.
Participants need to RSVP to Lisa Cave at [email protected].
Aubrey college football parent meeting
The Aubrey Football Recruiting Parent Information meeting will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 415 Tisdell Lane to discuss new changes in the world of collegiate football recruiting.
Valentine’s Ladies Night at Southern Junkiez
Southern Junkiez will host Ladies Night from 4-7 p.m. Thursday for a Valentine’s Day-themed sweatshirt making session.
Blood drive scheduled at PPHS
The Pilot Point Student Council invites all community members to participate in the upcoming blood drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 24 in the high school library at 1300 N. Washington Street.
To register, go to RedCrossBlood. org and enter PPHS.
Penny Paws pet clinic at Atwoods
The next Penny Paws Animal Clinic will be held at 9 a.m. Jan. 25 at Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods, 3401 U.S. 377 in Cross Roads.
To schedule an appointment, go to pennypaws.com/book-mobile-vaccination or call 817-993-1234.
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 [email protected].
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.
AHS to present ‘Willy Wonka’
Aubrey High School will present “Willy Wonka” at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 with a matinee at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at 510 Spring Hil Road.
Purchase tickets at our.show/aubreywonka.
Tioga FFA, FCCLA to hold 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.
Tic-Tac-Toe Leap in February
The 2nd annual Tic-Tac-Toe Leap will be held during the month of February. Participants can pick up a game card at Martin General Store, 101 S. Jefferson St.
Chamber Cash Stampede at Coffee House
The next Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce Cash Stampede will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Pilot Point Coffee House, 110 W. Main St.
Pilot Point FFA reschedules show
The 2025 Pilot Point FFA local show has been rescheduled to 8 a.m. Feb. 8.
Daddy Daughter Dance planned in Tioga
The Tioga varsity cheerleaders will sponsor a Daddy Daughter Dance from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Tioga High School cafeteria. All ages are welcome. Cost will be $20 per dad/daughter with $5 for each additional daughter.
Galentines to be held on Gene Autry
Downtown Tioga businesses will host Galentines for a girl’s night out from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 12.
Aubrey Disco Dazzle Father Daughter Dance
Aubrey ISD will host the Aubrey Father Daughter Dance Disco Dazzle from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 15 at the UNT Gateway Center, 801 N. Texas Blvd. in Denton. Tickets cost $50 with additional siblings $10 and can be purchased through myschoolbucks.com.
PPFFA to have local rabbit show
The Pilot Point FFA will host a local rabbit show starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 22 at the PPISD ag barn.
PP Educational Foundation
to sponsor gala
The Pilot Point Educational Foundation invites the community to the Denim & Diamonds Gala at 6 p.m. Feb. 22 at the University of North Texas Gateway Center in Denton. Tickets cost $65.
RSVP by Feb. 14 to ppeducationalfoundation@ gmail.com.
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.
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 [email protected].
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 972838-3259.
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