Nature Exploration at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Fast & the Furriest, 10 a.m. March 8, Nature Center; Soil & Sediment, noon March 8, Nature Center; and Spring Fling, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 15, Kid Fish Pond.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Nature Center Exploration Day, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nature Center, and Career Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 1, Nature Center.
A virtual internship fair will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. Thursday. 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.
Games, gardening at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will have Game Day, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday; The Page Turners Book Club (ages 8-12), 4 p.m. Tuesday; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension gardening series, 2 p.m. Wednesday; VITA income tax preparation, 4 p.m. Thursday; Teens: Nailed It/Failed It Challenge, 4 p.m. Thursday; and Adult Craft: Sugar Scrub, 2 p.m. Feb. 28.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Coffee House plans variety show
The Pilot Point Coffee House will have a Variety Show, 8 p.m. Friday, and Jam Sessions, 6-10 p.m. Tuesday at 110 W. Main St.
Black History Showcase at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will host Black History Month Media Showcase (ages 6 and up), 11 a.m. Saturday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; and Whodunit Book Club (ages 16 and up), 6 p.m. Thursday.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Blue Sky in search of volunteers
Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite is seeking volunteers for both the horse and purpose programs. To volunteer, email Laura Hall at [email protected] or call 575-631-6255.
U.S. 380 closures in Denton County
The westbound lane of U.S. 380 from the Collin/Denton County line to Windsong Parkway will be closed nightly at the intersection from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. through Feb. 28 for placement of bridge beams.
HOPE Food Ministry in need of items
HOPE Food and Clothing Ministry is in need of food to restock the food pantry at 819 W. Sherman Drive in Aubrey.
Requested items include all types of pasta, spaghetti sauce, rice, mac and cheese, bagged/canned beans, peanut butter, jelly, canned meats and oatmeal.
Dance Party at Monaco Elementary
Monaco Elementary PTO will sponsor a Let’s Glow Crazy Dance Party from 6:308:30 p.m. Friday at 9350 Cape Cod Blvd. in Providence Village.
Pilot Point FFA Rabbit show
The 2025 Pilot Point FFA rabbit show will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the PPISD ag barn.
Spaghetti Bingo Night planned for Tioga
The annual Spaghetti Bingo Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Tioga High School cafeteria, 405 N. Florence St.
Cost is $10 per plate, $1 bingo cards and $3 per dobber.
Coffee, Business News at 1017 U.S. 377
The first ever Coffee Brews and Business News Event will be held from 8-9 a.m. Tuesday 1017 U.S. 377 sponsored by Haughton Law Group, Healthy Gait Chiropractic and Texas Republic Bank. Participants should bring business cards and a coffee cup.
Chili Chowdown at PPHS
The Mighty Bearcat Band will host a Chili Chowdown at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Pilot Point High School cafeteria. Tickets cost $5. There will be live entertainment and a raffle.
Business Breakfast in Pilot Point
The next PointBank Pilot Point Business Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday at 739 E. Liberty St. Guest speakers will be Fire Chief Heath Hudson and Police Chief Angela Mathews. RSVP to Lisa Cave at [email protected].
College, Career Fair at PPHS
Area businesses are invited to attend the Pilot Point Works College & Career Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Pilot Point High School gym in conjunction with PPHS, Pilot Point Economic Development and Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce.
To reserve a spot, email chamber@pilotpoint. org. For more information, call Evon Lusk at 940-686-5385 or Denise Morris at 940-218-3411.
Bingo Night at Brockett
Brockett Elementary PTO will host Bingo Night from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 28 at 900 Chestnut St. in Aubrey.
Texas Fish Art Contest requests entries
The Texas Fish Art Contest is accepting entries for grades K-12 through Feb. 28. For more information, go to tpwd.texas.gov/fishart.
Neighborhood Events opens for proposals
The Pilot Point Neighborhood Events 2025 Mission Project is open for proposals from local nonprofit organizations.
To apply, go to forms.gle/ig2bVwp4Sgvsg6MC8 by Feb. 28. For questions, email Katie Scott at pilotpointneighborhoodevents@ gmail.com.
Starbright MPA has scholarship giveaway
Starbright Music and Performing Arts is offering a scholarship giveaway to include private lessons, musical theatre group lessons, acting group lessons, summer camps or Saturday workshops through Feb. 28 at starbrightmpa. com/scholarships.
Friends, Family of PP to offer scholarship
The Friends and Family of the Pilot Point FFA and 4-H scholarship is open through Feb. 28.
Application details can be found at form. jotform.com/250305738361151.
Texas Farm Bureau has 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.
Freedom House to host gala
The 10th annual Denton Freedom House Gala will be at 7 p.m. March 7 at Midway Church, 9540 U.S. 377.
Tickets, table hosts and sponsorships are available by emailing Chad Eskew at [email protected] or calling 940-2315908.
Collinsville PTO plans dance
The Collinsville PTO will host the 2025 Father/Daughter Dance from 5-7 p.m. March 8 in the Collinsville High School cafeteria.
Cost is $10 per father/daughter duo and $3 for each additional daughter.
Cottonwood Café to have Tea Party
Cottonwood Café will have a Spring Celebration Tea Party from 2-5 p.m. March 9 at PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty St. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 940-343-1711.
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.
AEF has online senior applications
The Aubrey Education Foundation has opened scholarship applications for seniors online at aubrey.eformsolutions.com/landing/ sign-in through March 21.
For more information, email [email protected].
Homecoming Sabbath at Seventh-day Adventist
North Texas Seventh-day Adventist Church invites the community to Homecoming Sabbath, a gathering to reconnect, reflect and rejoice, at 10 a.m. March 22 at 11010 U.S. 377. Guest speaker will be Dr. Elton De-Moraes, president of the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
American Legion benefit to Restore the Rig
The American Legion Post 550 will host a benefit to help restore a 1942 fire truck that once served as a vital part of Pilot Point’s fire department at 6 p.m. March 22 at 905 Foundation Drive.
There will be $10 brisket sandwiches with chips or mac and cheese bowls, music by Backroad Travelers and a live auction.
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