White-tailed Deer 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; 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 White-tailed Deer, 9 a.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Snakes Alive, 2 p.m. Oct. 11, Lost Pines Amphitheater; and Getting to Know Some North Texas Mammals, 10 a.m. Oct. 18, 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.
Jewelry Making at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer Jewelry Making (adults), 2 p.m. Friday; Storytime (ages 0-5), 10 a.m. Wednesday; kids movie: “Dog Man,” noon Oct. 4; and Introduction to Genealogy (adults), 2 p.m. Oct. 10.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Lego Club at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Lego Club (ages 3-13), 12:30 p.m. Saturday; after school storytime (all ages), 4:15 p.m. Tuesday; and Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Art Show Reception at Coffee House
The Pilot Point Coffee House will have an Art Show Reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday 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. Saturday 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 Saturday at 4344 Rockhill Road. For questions, email dr.weber.rockhillcounseling@ gmail.com.
Local Oktoberfest set for PP Square
Pilot Point Neighborhood Events will host Oktoberfest from noon-7 p.m. Saturday 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.
For more information, 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. Saturday 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 Aubreythemed, 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. Monday and Tuesday 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. Monday at the Denton Convention Center, 3100 Town Center Trail in Denton and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Midway Church, 9540 U.S. 377 in Pilot Point.
For more information, go to dentoncountyouterloop. com.
Empty the Shelters National Adoption Event
BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees at participating shelters from Wednesday-Oct. 15. For more information or to find a local shelter, go to bissellpetfoundation.org/ets.
First Wednesday coffee, donuts
The first Wednesday Coffee and Donuts will be from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday 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-bulldogsteam- registration.
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 scheduled in 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 Garage Sale, Cleanup to be held in Tioga
The Ladies Auxiliary of Tioga will sponsor a city-wide garage sale Oct. 4.
The city of Tioga will have Fall Cleanup from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11. Dumpsters will be placed behind City Hall. Tioga residents will need to bring a water bill as proof of residency. No chemicals, paint, tires, batteries or appliances that use refrigerants will be accepted.
Fall Musical Showcase at Starbright MPA
Starbright Music and Performing Arts will have the Fall Musical Theatre Showcase at 6 p.m. Oct. 4 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at 110 S. Washington St. To purchase tickets, go to the Starbright Fall Musical Theatre Showcase Facebook page.
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 have events this year.
•Cross Roads Police Department will have NNO in connection with the Cross Roads Founders Day event from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at Star Ranch-Denton ISD Ag Facility, 8400 Fishtrap Road;
•Aubrey Police Department will have 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 followed by the second annual Glow-in-One at 8 p.m. at Christie’s Golf Ranch, 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.
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.
For more information, go to pilotpointtx. gov.
State of Texas to hold free college application week
Texas will have a free college application week for residents to apply to public colleges for undergraduate programs at no cost the week of Oct. 13-19. For more information, go to highered.texas.gov/free-college- application-week.
Ladies’ Tea, Lunch at PP Senior Center
A Ladies’ Tea and Lunch will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 16 at the Pilot Point Community Center, 310 S. Washington St. hosted by Yvonne Flippen with Humana. A Medicare 101 presentation will be included.
To register, call 940-686-2165, ext. 212.
BARKtoberfest set for Cross Roads
BARKtoberfest will be from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 19 at Cross Roads Town Park, corner of FM 424 and Fishtrap Road. There will be a Doggie Costume Contest and a rummage sale to raise funds for I Am Dog Rescue.
Texas Fish Art Contest open to students
The Texas Fish Art Contest is open to all Texas students in grades K-12. Only one entry per student per year will be accepted.
For more information, go to tpwd. texas.gov/fishing/tffc/texas-fish-art-contest.
Local Lovepacs requests drivers
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, Pilot Point Senior Center and the Post-Signal 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. If interested in delivering weekly bags on Wednesday mornings, email [email protected].
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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