Vital Vultures at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have 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 Vital Vultures, 10 a.m. March 29, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Squirrel Olympics, 2 p.m. March 29, Nature Center; and Prairie Restoration Volunteer Day, 9 a.m. April 13, Bluestem Grove parking lot.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940-686-2148.
GreenFest on the Greenbelt will begin at 6:45 a.m. April 12 at FM 428 Greenbelt Park with multiple race events planned. For more information, go to greenfestdenton.com.
Game Day Saturday 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; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension gardening series, 2 p.m. Wednesday; Yarn Buddies, 11 a.m. Thursday; Teens: Photography Walk, 4 p.m. Thursday; VITA income tax preparation, 4 p.m. Thursday; and Adult Craft: Punch Needle Coasters, 2 p.m. March 28.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Chess tournament at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will host a chess tournament (ages 5-17), 9 a.m. Saturday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; and Lego Club (ages 4-14), 12:30 p.m. March 28.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
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.
Flag Program for Rotary Club
The Lake Ray Roberts Rotary Club is offering the annual flag program serving the Pilot Point, Aubrey and Krugerville communities. The cost is $50 per year and includes an American flag to be placed in a front yard or place of business on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Patriots Day and Veterans Day.
This program helps fund high school scholarships for Aubrey and Pilot Point, donations to Shepherd’s Storehouse and Love-Pacs, dictionaries for Pilot Point and Aubrey third graders, and local students to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.
To participate or for more information, go to app.helpingwithflags.com/LakeRay-RobertsRotary.
Bingo Night at Fuller Elementary
A Back to School Bingo Night will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Fuller Elementary, 10825 Quicksilver Blvd. in Aubrey.
GDT to present ‘Seussical the Musical’
The Garage Door Theater will present “Seussical the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and March 28-29 with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and March 30 at 110 S. Washington St.
To purchase tickets, go to pilotpointoperahouse. org.
Low-cost pet vaccines at Atwoods
Penny Paws Animal Clinic will offer lowcost pet vaccines and wellness visits at 9 a.m. Saturday at Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods, 3401 S. U.S. 377 in Cross Roads.
To schedule an appointment, call 817-9931234 or go to pennypaws.com/book-mobilevaccination.
Annual Spring Clean set for Aubrey
The city of Aubrey is partnering with Republic Services for the annual Spring Clean event from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park. Participants must bring a copy of a water bill to confirm residency. For a list of accepted items, go to aubreytx. gov/202/Events.
For more information, email events@aubreytx. gov.
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. Saturday at 11010 U.S. 377. Guest speaker will be Dr. Elton De-Moraes, president of the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Blue Sky to have volunteer training
Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite will hold volunteer training from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at 5098 U.S. 377 in Krugerville.
To register, contact Laura Hall at 575631-6255 or email volunteer@blueskytexas. org.
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. Saturday 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.
Auditions set for GDT
The Garage Door Theater will hold auditions for the upcoming May performances of “The Night Hank Williams Died” from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday in the showroom at 110 S. Washington St.
Business Breakfast in Pilot Point
The next PointBank Business Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Point-Bank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty St. Guest speaker will be Andy Singleton of Cyber Tend Consulting. RSVP to Lisa Cave at [email protected].
Neighborhood watch meeting in PV
A neighborhood watch kickoff meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Providence Village Town Hall, 1755 Main St.
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.
PP FFA, 4-H plan fish fry
The Pilot Point Family and Friends of the FFA and 4-H will sponsor the annual Fish Fry Fundraiser: Hook, Line and Bid at 5 p.m. March 29 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 400 St. Thomas Aquinas Ave.
The live auction will start at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 per person.
Murder Mystery at the coffee house
The Pilot Point Coffee House will present “Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery: Death by Bathtub Gin,” at 6 p.m. March 30 at 110 W. Main St. Cost is $30 per suspect. Nick’s Italian Restaurant will be catering. RSVP by Sunday on the Pilot Point Coffee House Facebook page.
PDSES grants available online
Parent-Directed Special Education Services provides a $1,500 one-time grant to parents of students who are both enrolled in a Texas public school and receive special education services. The application window closes March 31.
For more information, go to PDSES. TEA.TEXAS.GOV or call 855-773-3839.
PP Chamber to offer brews, news
The next Coffee Brews and Business News event will be held at 8 a.m. April 1 hosted by Chapin Title, Whitney Delcourt with Lake Country Lifestyle Real Estate and Texas T Realty Team at 500 S. U.S. 377.
Participants need to bring a mug and a business card for door prize drawings.
First Wednesday coffee, donuts
The First Wednesday Coffee and Donuts will be held from 8-10 a.m. April 2 at Selz and Henzler Insurance Agency, 103 S. Jefferson St.
Aubrey Chamber to host C3
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce along with the Aubrey Municipal Development District will host C3-Coffee, Connect, Cultivate at 8 a.m. April 3 at 205 S. Main in Aubrey sponsored by PointBank, member FDIC.
Pre-K, Kinder Roundup at PPECC
The Pilot Point Early Childhood Center will have Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup for new students only from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. April 3 at the PPECC library, 829 S. Jefferson St. Required documents include birth certificate, parent ID, social security card, immunizations, and proof of residence and income.
AEF to sponsor Havana Nights
The Aubrey Education Foundation will sponsor Havana Nights from 6-10 p.m. April 5 at Lone Star Lodge and Marina, 2200 FM 1192 in Pilot Point. To purchase tickets, go to the Aubrey Education Foundation Facebook page.
Vendor markets at Mountain Springs
Mountain Springs will offer spring and summer markets featuring local artisans and vendors from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12, May 10 and June 14 at the Mountain Springs Community Center, 173 Mountain Springs Lane.
Flower Festival on Historic Square
Pilot Point Main Street will have its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. April 12 at Old City Park followed by the Flower Festival from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Historic Pilot Point Square.
The city is seeking gardening and plant vendors, home décor and handmade vendors. There will be an Easter bonnet contest, gardening workshops, live music and chalk art.
Bingo, cake walk, tacos at Aubrey HS
The Aubrey High School Chaparral Band will sponsor a Bingo, Cake Walk & Tacos event at 5 p.m. April 12 at Aubrey High School cafeteria, 510 Spring Hil Road.
Aubrey to host Easter egg hunt
The city of Aubrey will host its annual Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m.-noon April 12 at Veterans Memorial Park. There will be food trucks, bounce houses and vendors.
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