PPYSA Youth Night on Friday
The PPYSA Youth Night will be Friday at Massey Stadium. Participants need to be on the track by the scoreboard at 6:30 p.m. to line up for running of the cats. All PPYSA athletes wearing their uniforms will get in the game free.
Chrome Fest set for Saturday
Chrome Fest has been rescheduled to 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday on the Pilot Point Square. There will be a car show, food trucks, live music by New Beginnings, giveaways, Bearcat Band and cheerleaders, live and silent auctions, and police and fire tug-of-war.
The car show registration will be from 8-10:30 a.m. and cost $20. For more information, go to gracepointnaz.net.
Sunrise Birding Hike at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Loteria en el Parque, 6 p.m. Friday, Group Picnic Pavilion 1; Mighty Monarchs, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nature Center; Loteria en el Parque, 1 p.m. Saturday, Group Picnic Pavilion 1; Volunteer Information Table, 1 p.m. Sept. 27; Namaste in Nature, 11 a.m. Oct. 4, Kid Fish Pond; and Wildflowers & Seed Bombs, 11 a.m. Oct. 11, Nature Center.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Sunrise Birding Hike, 7 a.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Nature Center Exploration Day, 10 a.m.3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nature Center; Whitetailed Deer, 9 a.m. Sept. 27, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Marvelous Monarchs, 10 a.m. Oct. 4, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Reading with a Ranger, 2 p.m. Oct. 4, Nature Center; and Snakes Alive, 2 p.m. Oct. 11, 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.
Water Bath Canning at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer AgriLife: Water Bath Canning (adults), 2 p.m. Friday; Roots and Blooms Fall Gardening Series, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Bloomfield Schoolhouse Storytime, 10 a.m. Wednesday; and Jewelry Making (adults), 2 p.m. Sept. 26.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Silly Goose Craft at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Silly Goose Craft (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; Whodunit Book Club (ages 16 and up), 6 p.m. Thursday; and Lego Club (ages 3-13), 12:30 p.m. Sept. 27.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Aubrey Cares to sponsor benefit concert
Aubrey Cares will sponsor a benefit concert starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday 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.
PP Drumline Invitational at Massey Stadium
The fifth annual Pilot Point Drumline Invitational will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Massey Stadium. There will be eight schools competing with Aubrey performing at 2 p.m. and Pilot Point at 2:30 p.m. Entry will be $3 at the gate.
GDT to present ‘Deathtrap’
The Garage Door Theater will present “Deathtrap” directed by Cindy Kennedy 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 www.starbrightmpa. com/pilot-point-players.
Collinsville organizes Pioneer Day
Pioneer Day will be from 4-11 p.m. Saturday in downtown Collinsville. Live music will be provided by Gary P. Nunn.
Aubrey ISD to have legacy cooperative
The second cohort of the Chaparral Legacy Cooperative will be held from 9:3011 a.m. Tuesday with Superintendent Dr. Shannon Saylor at the Aubrey ISD Administration Building, 415 Tisdell Lane. This cooperative is designed for Aubrey residents ages 60 and over interested in learning about Aubrey schools, children and how to make a difference with future generations.
To register, call Tera Murphy at 940668-0060 or email tmurphy@aubreyisd. net.
Business Breakfast planned in PP
The next PointBank Pilot Point Business Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday at 739 E. Liberty St. Guest speaker will be Pilot Point City Manager Britt Lusk. Participants need to RSVP Lisa Cave at [email protected].
PP Chamber to host networking luncheon
The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce will host a networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at LizzyGator Venue, 12222 Massey Road. Guest speaker will be Rep. Jared Patterson with a 2025 legislative update. Participants need to register by Tuesday at pilotpoint.org.
Art Show Reception at Coffee House
The Pilot Point Coffee House will have an Art Show Reception at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at 110 W. Main St. Participants can meet the artists and see the new works curated by Justine Scott.
Fruit Jar Junction to have market
The city of Aubrey will have the next Fruit Jar Junction from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 27 at Veterans Memorial Park, 301 S. Main St.
Wellness Expo scheduled for Aubrey
Rockhill Counseling will be hosting the Fall 2025 Aubrey Wellness Expo, a free community event, from 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 27 at 4344 Rockhill Road. For questions, email dr.weber.rockhillcounseling@gmail. com.
Local Oktoberfest seeks sponsors
Pilot Point Neighborhood Events will host Oktoberfest from noon-7 p.m. Sept. 27 in downtown Pilot Point. There will be Dachshund races, petting zoo, stein hoisting, kids zone, face painting, dunk booth, costume contest, and food and craft vendors.
To become a vendor or sponsor, email Lisa Cave or Monica David at pilotpointneighborhoodevents@ gmail.com or go to pilotpointoktoberfest.com.
Founder’s Day Festival planned in 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.
City of Aubrey to hold photography contest
The city of Aubrey will have a photography contest with the following divisions: adult (ages 19 and older), youth (ages 5-8), junior (ages 9-13) and senior (ages 14-18). Categories include Aubrey-themed, people, scenic, animals, general, architecture and humor. Entries will be accepted in person at Aubrey City Hall from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29-30 at 107 S. Main St.
For questions or more information, email [email protected].
Denton County Outer Loop to hold public meetings
The Denton County Outer Loop will have two public meetings: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Denton Convention Center, 3100 Town Center Trail in Denton and 5:307:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Midway Church, 9540 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point.
For more information, go to dentoncountyouterloop. com.
First Wednesday coffee, donuts
The first Wednesday Coffee and Donuts will be from 8-10 a.m. Oct. 1 at Selz & Henzler Insurance, 103 S. Jefferson St.
Birdies Fore Bulldogs Golf Tournament
The Tioga Youth Sports Association is hosting the annual Birdies Fore Golf Tournament at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at The Bridges Golf Club, 2400 Fred Couples Drive in Gunter. Registration includes a complimentary breakfast and lunch as well as raffles and giveaways. All proceeds will help to purchase new equipment and provide scholarships and updates to the youth facilities.
To register, go to zeffy.com/en-US/ ticketing/2025-birdies-fore-bulldogs-teamregistration.
Woodlands Neighborhood to have Garage Sale
The first fall Woodlands Neighborhood Garage Sale will be from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3-4 off U.S. 377. Participants can use entrances from Woodlands Drive, Surveyors Road or Texas Ash Drive.
Annual Peanut Festival set for Aubrey
The 39th annual Peanut Festival will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 4 with a parade at 10 a.m. There will be a free kids zone, pony rides, vendors, live music and food trucks.
Buddy Bass Tournament planned at Ray Roberts
The third annual Buddy Bass Tournament will be Oct. 4 at Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle du Bois Unit and sponsored by the Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce. Team registration will be $160. To register or become a sponsor, go to pilotpoint.org.
City-wide garage sale to be held in Tioga
The Ladies Auxiliary of Tioga will sponsor a city-wide garage sale Oct. 4.
National Night Out events in area
National Night Out encourages residents and local law enforcement to come together each fall. The following area police departments will be having events this year.
•Cross Roads Police Department will have NNO in connection with the Cross Roads Founders Day event from 2-8 p.m. Sept. 27 at Star Ranch-Denton ISD Ag Facility, 8400 Fishtrap Road;
•Aubrey Police Department will have NNO community block parties Oct. 7 in Providence Village, Sandbrock Ranch and Winn Ridge;
•Krugerville Police Department will have NNO from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 7 at Woodland Park, 5200 U.S. 377;
•Pilot Point Police Department will be attending NNO community block parties from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 7 throughout Pilot Point.
Chamber to sponsor Stampede, Glow-in-One
The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce will have a Cash Stampede at 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at Christie’s Golf Ranch followed by the second annual Glow-in-One at 8 p.m. at 920 U.S. 377. Golf balls will cost $20 each and must be prepurchased by Oct. 6. The ball closest to the hole wins $250. Proceeds will be donated to the Pilot Point Community Arts program.
For more information or to purchase tickets, go the 2nd Annual Glow-In-One Facebook page or pilotpoint.org. Tickets can also be bought at Healthy Gait, 1017 U.S. 377.
Bonnie, Clyde Days in downtown PP
The Pilot Point Main Street Program will sponsor Bonnie & Clyde Days from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 11 on the Historic Pilot Point Square. There will be a car show, kids zone, book sale, live music and performing arts, pie eating contest and film reenactment.
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