Sunrise Hike at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Volunteer Information Table, 1 p.m. Aug. 23, and Labor Day’s Over: Let’s Tidy up the Shore, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 2, Nature Center parking lot.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Sunrise Bird Hike, 7 a.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Busy Beaver Table, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 23, Day Use Area; and Make a Snake Craft, 2 p.m. Aug. 30, Nature Center.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940-686-2148.
Movie screenings at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer movie screening (adults): “Where the Crawdads Sing,” 2 p.m. Friday; movie screening (kids): “Mufasa,” 11:30 a.m. Saturday; and Stitch & Sketch (ages 10 and up), 11 a.m. Thursday.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Storytimes, social hour at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have after school storytime (all ages), 4:15 p.m. Tuesday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Senior Social Hour (ages 50 and up), 11:30 a.m. Wednesday; Little Readers Book Club (ages 2-6), 10:30 a.m. Thursday; Early Childhood Storytime: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., and Baby & Me, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 22; and Art Supply Swap (all ages), 11:30 a.m. Aug. 23.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Adopt a Bearcat program for new teachers
Pilot Point ISD is sponsoring the Adopt a Bearcat program for first-year teachers. Participants will be paired with a new teacher and commit to checking in at least once a month with a note of encouragement, a snack or even a favorite Sonic drink.
To register, go to bit.ly/ppisdadoptabearcat.
Local Lovepacs requests donations
Lovepacs Aubrey/Pilot Point 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, Point-Bank, and the Pilot Point Senior Center in Pilot Point; Patrick Nolin Farmers Insurance Agency and The Peanut Gallery in Aubrey; and One Mane Place in Krugerville.
Financial donations can be made at lovepacs. org.
PP football tickets now on sale
Pilot Point Bearcat football season tickets are on sale at the PPISD Administration Office, 829 S. Harrison St.
Tickets cost $40 each and will be cash or check only.
Retirement party planned at PPCH
A retirement party for Ronda Robinson of Signal Sign will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Pilot Point Coffee House, 110 W. Main St.
PP Booster Club auction, dinner
The Pilot Point Booster Club All Sports Dinner and Auction will be held on Aug. 23 at Lone Star Lodge and Marina, 2200 FM 1192. Auction table sponsorships are available and cost $500 which includes eight meal tickets. Deadline to purchase is Friday.
For questions, email pilotpointboosterclub@ gmail.com.
Penny Paws pet vaccine clinic
Penny Paws will have a low-cost pet vaccination clinic from 8-11 a.m. Saturday at Atwoods Ranch & Home, 3401 U.S. 377 in Cross Roads.
Rooted In to have Bee Day
Rooted In will host Bee Day starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at 12804 Pelzel Road in the farmhouse. There will be free expert-led talks, hands-on booths, bee-related vendors and maybe even a honey tasting. For more information, go to the Rooted In Facebook page.
Pilot Point PTO to have Touch-A-Truck
Pilot Point PTO will sponsor a Touch-ATruck event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Pilot Point Elementary School, 501 E. Carol St. There will be trucks and vehicles of all kinds, face painting, food trucks, trucker hat station and Pilot Point spirit wear available for purchase.
Pilot Point Elementary is in need of shorts/pants sizes 7-10. Donations will be accepted at the Touch-A-Truck event.
Midway to offer DivorceCare group
Midway Church will start a DivorceCare group Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. starting Tuesday at 9540 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point. For more information, call 940-536-7747.
Networking luncheon at Rancho De La Roca
The next Aubrey Area 380 Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Rancho De La Roca, 2459 Blackjack Road. To register, go to aubreycoc. org.
PP Chamber to sponsor networking luncheon
The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce will have a networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at LizzyGator Venue, 12222 Massey Road. Guest speaker will be Texas State Rep. Jared Patterson. Food will be catered by Viva El Taco.
Participants need to register by Tuesday at pilotpoint.org.
Collinsville organizes farmers markets
The summer Collinsville Community Markets will be held from 3-7 p.m. Thursday and Sept. 18 in downtown Collinsville. For more information or to become a vendor, go to swellmarkets.com.
Back to School information for Tioga ISD
Tioga ISD will have back to school events. First day of school will be Aug. 25.
•Meet the Bulldogs, 6:30 p.m. Friday, stadium, •Tioga Elementary/Middle School, Meet the Teacher, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, 405 N. Florence St.,
•Tioga High School, grades 9-11 schedule pickup, 9-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Wednesday (students can come to either time), 855 McKnight Road,
•Tioga High School, senior schedule pickup and pictures, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Thursday.
St. Thomas to have Mega Garage Sale
St. Thomas Aquinas will have a Mega Garage Sale from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 22-23 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 24 at 914 Charcut St.
For more information or to donate, call Mary Molina at 972-537-7597.
Meet the Chaps set for Aubrey
Aubrey ISD will host Meet the Chaps with gates opening at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Aubrey High School football field.
Cultiv8 Community at PointBank Center
The City Center Churches in partnership with Cultiv8 Community will meet at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the PointBank Community Center, 200 S. U.S. 377. Community members will explore issues of poverty while playing a poverty simulation board game.
A meal will be provided as participants discuss the strengths, resources and gaps in the community and seek to create an environment where all can flourish, now and for generations to come.
Business Breakfast at PP PointBank
The PointBank Pilot Point Business Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Aug. 27 at 739 E. Liberty St. Guest speaker will be Pilot Point Police Chief Angela Mathews. To RSVP, email Lisa Cave at [email protected].
Tioga FFA/FCCLA Brisket Fundraiser
The third annual Tioga FFA/FCCLA Booster Club Labor Day Brisket Fundraiser will be held through Aug. 28. Only 40 briskets will be sold for $150 each by Dr. Shelton. For more information, go to the Tioga FFA/ FCCLA Booster Club Facebook page.
Annual Chrome Fest to be held on the Square
The annual Chrome Fest car show and community event will be held from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 30 on the Pilot Point Historic Square. There will be hotrods; vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles; live music with New Beginnings and the Bearcat High School band and cheerleaders; and the annual tug of war between police and fire. Live and silent auction proceeds will go to the local Meals on Wheels.
For more information, go to gracepointnaz. net.
First Wednesday coffee, donuts
Selz & Henzler Insurance will host the first Wednesday Coffee and Donuts from 8-10 a.m. Sept. 3 at 103 S. Jefferson St.
GriefShare to start at Midway Church
Midway Church will offer Loss of a Spouse seminar at 6 p.m. Sept. 4 at 9540 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point.
A 13-week GriefShare group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 18-Jan. 8. For more information, call 940-365-9312.
Fruit Jar Junction scheduled for September
The next Fruit Jar Junction will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 6 at Veterans Memorial Park, 301 S. Main St. in Aubrey. To become a vendor, email [email protected] or call 214-471-4565.
All In Women’s Conference scheduled for Midway
The All In Women’s Conference will be from 3:30-8 p.m. Sept. 6 at Midway Church, 9540 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point.
Guest speaker will be Beth Calmes with worship leader Holly Halliwell. To register, go to midwaychurch.org.
Aubrey Citizens University to start in September
The fall Aubrey Citizens University will meet from 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays for seven weeks starting Sept. 8. This program will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the city of Aubrey operates.
To apply, go to aubreytx.gov. For more information, email [email protected].
Neighborhood Events plans community forum
Pilot Point Neighborhood Events will sponsor a community forum from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Pilot Point Senior Center, 310 S. Washington St. This is a free, public event designed to keep residents informed and engaged with local and state leaders.
To register, go to the Pilot Point Neighborhood Events Facebook page.
PP Shooting Team invitational meeting
The Pilot Point Shooting Team invitational meeting will be at 3 p.m. Sept. 13 for grades 6-12 at the Pilot Point shooting field (across from Rooted In) on Pelzel Road. For more information, contact Donna Krouskup at dkrouskup@ pilotpointisd.com.
Pawsome 10th Birthday in Cross Roads
I Am Dog Rescue will celebrate the Pawsome 10th Birthday Bash from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 14 at Cross Roads Town Park.
PP Fine Arts program to begin in September
The Pilot Point Fine Arts program will begin Sept. 15 at 217 S. Church St. Classes include handbells (ages 8-12), intro to watercolor (ages 7-11), sew much fun (ages 8-12), art and music (ages 3-7), and soul harmony choir (ages 8 and up).
Meet the Teacher will be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at Pilot Point First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St.
For more information or to register, go to the Pilot Point Fine Arts Facebook page.
Aubrey Cares to sponsor benefit concert
Aubrey Cares will sponsor a benefit concert starting at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Veterans Memorial Park, 301 S. Main St. in Aubrey to assist the Kerr County Relief Fund. There will be live music and food trucks. To donate online, go to communityfoundation.net.
Local Oktoberfest needs vendors
Pilot Point Neighborhood Events is seeking vendors for the third annual Oktoberfest to be held on Sept. 27 in downtown Pilot Point.
If interested in participating, email Lisa Cave or Monica David at pilotpointneighborhoodevents@ gmail.com.
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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