Busy Beaver Table 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. Saturday, 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 Busy Beaver Table, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, 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.
Stitch, Sketch at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer The Page Turners Book Club (ages 8-12), 4 p.m. Tuesday, and Stitch & Sketch (ages 10 and up), 11 a.m. Thursday.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Art Supply Swap at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Early Childhood Storytime: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., and Baby & Me, 11:30 a.m. Friday; Art Supply Swap (all ages), 11:30 a.m. Saturday; after school storytime (all ages), 4:15 p.m. Tuesday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Little Readers Book Club (ages 2-6), 10:30 a.m. Thursday; and Whodunit Book Club (ages 16 and up), 6 p.m. Thursday.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
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.
St. Thomas to have Mega Garage Sale
St. Thomas Aquinas will have a Mega Garage Sale from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at 914 Charcut St.
Meet the Chaps set for Aubrey
Aubrey ISD will host Meet the Chaps with gates opening at 6 p.m. Friday 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. Monday 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.
PP Fine Arts program to have Meet the Teacher
The Pilot Point Fine Arts program will have Meet the Teacher at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pilot Point First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St.
The program will begin Sept. 15. 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).
For more information or to register, go to the Pilot Point Fine Arts Facebook page.
Business Breakfast at PP PointBank
The PointBank Pilot Point Business Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday at 739 E. Liberty St. Guest speaker will be Pilot Point Police Chief Angela Mathews. To RSVP, email Lisa Cave at lcave@pointbank. com.
Tioga FFA/FCCLA Brisket Fundraiser
The third annual Tioga FFA/FCCLA Booster Club Labor Day Brisket Fundraiser will be held through Thursday. 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.
Low-cost pet vaccines at D&L Aubrey
Low-cost pet vaccinations will be available from The Low Cost Pet Spot from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 30 at D&L Farm and Home, 7976 U.S. 377. No appointment necessary.
Carter BloodCare to hold blood drive
Carter BloodCare will have a blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 30 during Chrome Fest on the Historic Pilot Point Square. To sign up for a time, contact Shawn Dollar at 940-686-3632 or email [email protected].
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 Junctions scheduled for September
The next Fruit Jar Junctions will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 6 and Sept. 27 at Veterans Memorial Park, 301 S. Main St. in Aubrey. To become a vendor, email [email protected] or call 214471-4565.
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.
19th Century Club to host speaker
The 19th Century Club will host guest speaker Dr. Lucette Beall, a motivational speaker and author, on “How to Live an Extraordinary Life at Any Age” at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Pilot Point Senior Center, 310 S. Washington St. All community members are invited to attend.
GDT to present ‘Deathtrap’
The Garage Door Theater will present “Deathtrap” directed by Cindy Kennedy at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12-13 and 19-20 with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and 21 at 110 S. Washington St. To purchase tickets, go to pilotpointoperahouse. org.
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.
Collinsville organizes farmers market, Pioneer Day
The next Collinsville Community Market will be held from 3-7 p.m. Sept. 18 in downtown Collinsville. For more information or to become a vendor, go to swellmarkets. com.
Pioneer Day will be from 4-11 p.m. Sept. 20 in downtown Collinsville. Live music will be provided by Gary P. Nunn.
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.
Founder’s Day Festival set for Cross Roads
The town of Cross Roads will be sponsoring the third annual Founder’s Day Festival from 2-8 p.m. Sept. 27 at Star Ranch-Denton ISD Ag Facility, 8400 Fishtrap Road. There will be artisan vendors, live glass blowing demonstrations, local art and handmade crafts.
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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