Delays expected on Fishtrap Road
Delays are to be expected on Fishtrap Road starting Monday between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for core data collection.
Career Day 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; Spring Fling, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 15, Kid Fish Pond; Nature Journaling, 10 a.m. March 29, Kid Fish Pond; and Junior Ranger Games, 1 p.m. March 29, Kid Fish Pond.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will host Career Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nature Center; March into Migration: Birding Hike, 5 p.m. March 8, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Film in the Park: “Lights Out, Texas,” 6:45 p.m. March 8, Lost Pines Amphitheater; and Skins N Skulls, 2 p.m. March 14, Lost Pines Amphitheater.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940-686-2148.
Adult craft, gardening at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will have Adult Craft: Sugar Scrub, 2 p.m. Friday; Sensory Stations (ages 0-5), 10 a.m. Tuesday; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension gardening series, 2 p.m. Wednesday; VITA income tax preparation, 4 p.m. Thursday; and Game Day Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 8.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Lego Club, bingo at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will offer Lego Club (ages 4-14), 4:30 p.m. Friday; Senior Bingo (ages 50 and up), 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; and Cat Book Club, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Spring Break programming will include Mario Bros. Spy Tank the week of March 1115. A chess tournament sponsored by Chess Together will be held at 9 a.m. March 22 for ages 5-17.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Citizen academies in Aubrey, PP
The Aubrey Citizens University will have a spring program with limited spots available to provide an inside look at everything happening across all departments in Aubrey. To apply, go to aubreytx.gov/378/Aubrey-Citizens-University.
Applications remain open through Friday for the city of Pilot Point 2025 Citizens Government Academy. Applicants can apply at City Hall, 102 E. Main St. or online at pilotpointtx.gov/693/Citizens-Government-Academy.
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.
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.
College of Dentistry accepts patients
Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas is accepting patients for lower cost orthodontic care for children, teens and adults. For more information, call 214-828-8121.
Bingo Night at Brockett
Brockett Elementary PTO will host Bingo Night from 6-8 p.m. Friday at 900 Chestnut St. in Aubrey.
Aubrey Theatre to present play
Aubrey High School Theatre will present “A Light in the Darkest” by Michael K. Ward at 7 p.m. Friday at the Aubrey High School auditorium, 510 Springhill Road. Tickets are available at our.show/ahsoneact.
Neighborhood Events accepts 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 Friday. For questions, email Katie Scott at pilotpointneighborhoodevents@ gmail.com.
Starbright MPA has scholarship giveaway
Starbright Music and Performing Arts is offering a scholarship giveaway through Friday to include private lessons, musical theatre group lessons, acting group lessons, summer camps or Saturday workshops 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 Friday.
Application details can be found at form. jotform.com/250305738361151.
Carter blood drive on PP Square
A Carter BloodCare Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday on the Pilot Point Square, 113 S. Jefferson St.
Mardi Gras bingo at St. Thomas
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council 2045 will host Mardi Gras High Stakes Bingo with card sales at 6:30 p.m. and bingo starting at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Parish Hall, 400 St. Thomas Aquinas Ave.
Chamber to sponsor Mom, Pop Shop Hop
The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the second annual Mom and Pop Shop Hop to recognize all participating businesses during the month of March. Game cards can be picked up at Martin General Store, 101 S. Jefferson St. A drawing will be held March 29.
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.
Aubrey Kiwanis Parents Night Out
Kiwanis Club of Aubrey will host Parents Night Out from 6-10 p.m. March 8 at Frontier Martial Arts, 4620 U.S. 377 in Krugerville. Donations are $10 per child or $20 per family. To reserve a spot, call 940-735-1410 or email [email protected].
All proceeds go to support Kiwanis programs for kids in the community.
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.
PPISD police golf tournament
The first annual Pilot Point ISD Police Department Charity Golf Tournament will be held at 9 a.m. March 14 at The Bridges in Gunter. All proceeds will benefit the Pilot Point High School golf program.
For registration and sponsorship information, contact Rick Howell at 940-343-1621 or Rick Baker at 760-668-0181.
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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