Traffic switch to start Friday
TxDOT will begin working at the intersection of U.S. 380 and Main Street (FM 2931) on Friday. During the construction, there will be one northbound land and one southbound lane at the intersection. The right-hand turn lane will not be available. The construction is expected to last two to three months.
Nature Journaling at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Nature Journaling, 10 a.m. Saturday, Kid Fish Pond, and Junior Ranger Games, 1 p.m. Saturday, Kid Fish Pond.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will host Vital Vultures, 10 a.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Squirrel Olympics, 2 p.m. Saturday, 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.
Walk N’ Talk program at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will have Adult Craft: Punch Needle Coasters, 2 p.m. Friday; Sensory Stations (ages 0-5), 10 a.m. Tuesday; Walk N’ Talk AgriLife program, 2 p.m. Wednesday; Yarn Buddies, 11 a.m. Thursday; VITA income tax preparation, 4 p.m. Thursday; and Game Day Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 5.
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 host Lego Club (ages 4-14), 12:30 p.m. Friday; Spring take-home craft, all day Saturday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Cat Book Club (ages 9-13), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and Senior Bingo (ages 50 and up), 10:30 a.m. April 5.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
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.
Keep PP Beautiful to sponsor contest
Keep Pilot Point Beautiful will relaunch the Yard of the Month contest voted on by a committee of Parks Board members and city staff. Monthly winners will receive a gift card to Rooted In.
To submit an entry, go to pilotpointtx. gov/880/Yard-of-the-Month.
GDT to present ‘Seussical the Musical’
The Garage Door Theater will present “Seussical the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 110 S. Washington St.
To purchase tickets, go to pilotpointoperahouse. org.
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 Saturday.
20th Anniversary Rotary celebration
The Lake Ray Roberts Rotary Club will have a come and go 20th Anniversary Celebration from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty St. Participants are asked to bring a canned good for donation to the local food banks.
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. Saturday 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.
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 Monday.
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. Tuesday 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. Wednesday 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. Thursday 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. Thursday 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.
Fruit Jar Junction set for Aubrey
Aubrey’s first farmers market, Fruit Jar Junction, will be held from 8 a.m.-noon April 5 at Veterans Memorial Park, 301 S. Main St. There will be local farmers and homemade and handmade vendors. The markets will run the first Saturday of each month through November.
For more information, go to aubreytx. gov/411/Fruit-Jar-Junction-Market.
Penny Paws pet vaccine clinic
Penny Paws will hold a low-cost pet vaccine clinic at 9 a.m. April 5 at Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods, 3401 U.S. 377 in Cross Roads.
To schedule an appointment, call 817-9931234.
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.
Aubrey ISD to hold pre-K enrollment
Aubrey ISD will have preregistration for students entering prekindergarten for the 2025-26 school year with qualification and enrollment events from 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 8 at West Elementary School, 3408 Bonniebridge Lane; 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 21 at Fuller Elementary School, 10825 Quicksilver Blvd.; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 10 at Fuller Elementary School.
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.
Chamber Orchestra at Seventh-day Adventist
North Texas Seventh-day Adventist Church invites the community to hear the Southwestern Adventist University Chamber Orchestra at 11 a.m. April 19 at 11010 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point.
Market, garage sale planned for Tioga
The Tioga Farmers Market will be held from 6-9 p.m. April 25 on Gene Autry Drive.
The city-wide Garage Sale will be held April 26 sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Tioga. No permit is required.
Aubrey FFA to present Boots & Bling
Aubrey FFA will host the inaugural buyer’s appreciation gala at 6:30 p.m. April 25 at Lone Star Lodge and Marina, 2200 FM 1192 for participants who purchase a student lot in the Aubrey FFA sale at 7 p.m. April 12.
Lovepacs requests donations, drivers
Lovepacs is requesting the following donations: ramen, applesauce cups or pouches, oatmeal, Pop-Tarts, microwave popcorn, granola bars, mac and cheese or pasta cups.
Area drop-off sites include Brookshire Brothers, Martin General Store and Pilot Point Community Library 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 aubrey@lovepacs. org.
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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