Environment Day at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have The Environment Around Us, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nature Center; Hot Cocoa with a Ranger, 11 a.m. Feb. 1, Kid Fish Pond; Soaring to New Heights, 1 p.m. Feb. 8, Nature Center; and Card Making: Wildlife Love, 11 a.m. Feb. 15, Nature Center.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Dutch Oven Cooking, 10 a.m. Feb. 15, Pavilion 2 in Day Use Area, and Nature Center Exploration Day, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 22, Nature Center.
A virtual internship fair will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. Feb. 27. To register, go to bit.ly/InternshipFair25.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940-686-2148.
VITA to offer tax prep at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will host Adult Craft: Vision Boards, 2 p.m. Friday; Game Day Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday; and The Page Turners Book Club (ages 8-12), 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Income tax preparation will be offered through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program Thursdays through April 10 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.
Storytime, puzzle contest at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Lego Club (ages 4-14), 4:30 p.m. Friday; Winter Storytime (all ages), 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Family and Friends Puzzle Contest, 10:30 a.m. Saturday; and Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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.
American Legion collects items
The Pilot Point Unit 550 of the American Legion Auxiliary is collecting items to send to troops for Valentine’s Day. Requested items include personal hygiene, individually wrapped snacks, socks, foot powder, wipes, etc. No chocolate or aerosol cans are allowed.
Items can be dropped off at the American Legion, 905 Foundation Drive.
Council seats available in Pilot Point
Community members interested in filing for an available Pilot Point council seat can submit an application to City Secretary Lenette Cox through Feb. 14 at 102 E. Main St. Election Day will be May 3.
Providence Village has volunteer positions
The town of Providence Village has openings for the following volunteer positions: economic development corporation, board of adjustment and board of adjustment alternates. If interested and eligible to serve, apply at pvtx.gov/190/Boards-Commissions.
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. Friday 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. Saturday 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. Saturday 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. Saturday 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. Wednesday 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 second 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.
Coffee, Connect, Cultivate with Aubrey Chamber
The Aubrey Area 380 Chamber of Commerce with support from the Aubrey Municipal Development District will sponsor a networking opportunity with coffee and donuts at 8 a.m. Feb. 6 at PointBank, 922 U.S. 377 in Aubrey. For more information, go to aubreycoc.org.
Pilot Point FFA reschedules show
The 2025 Pilot Point FFA local show has been rescheduled to 8 a.m. Feb. 8. A rabbit show will be held starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 22 at the PPISD ag barn.
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.
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 and can be purchased at Pilot Point Florist or the PPISD Administration Building.
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 972-838-3259.
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