Birding with a Ranger at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Birding with a Ranger, 8 a.m. Saturday, Kid Fish Pond; Wildflowers & Seed Bombs, 11 a.m. Saturday, Nature Center; Volunteer Information Table, 1 p.m. Saturday, headquarters; Spooky Critters Talk, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 18, Nature Center; and Trunk or Treat, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Nature Center.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Snakes Alive, 2 p.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Getting to Know Some North Texas Mammals, 10 a.m. Oct. 18, Lost Pines Amphitheater; and Bark Ranger Hike, 11 a.m. Oct. 25, 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.
Intro to Genealogy at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer Introduction to Genealogy (adults), 2 p.m. Friday; STEAM Lab: Invent an art machine (ages 9-12), 4 p.m. Thursday; Cookbook Club (adults), 2 p.m. Oct. 17; and STEAM Explorers: Elephant Toothpaste (ages 6-8), 4 p.m. Oct. 21.
There will be a book sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday in front of the museum during Bonnie & Clyde Days.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Senior 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; and Senior Social Hour (ages 50 and up), 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Storytimes will be canceled Friday. Take home crafts will be available.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Brockett PTO to host glow party
The Brockett Elementary PTO will have a glow party from 6-8 p.m. Friday at 900 Chestnut St. in Aubrey. There will be dancing, music, food trucks and bounce houses. Tickets are $5 per child with adults and children under 5 free.
Fall Cleanup to be held in Tioga
The city of Tioga will have Fall Cleanup from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 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.
Mountain Springs to hold October Market
The Mountain Springs Community Center October Market will be held from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at 173 Mountain Springs Lane.
National Drug Take Back area locations
Local agencies will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back for safety officials to collect and properly dispose of prescription drugs. For more information, go to dea.gov/takebackday.
•Aubrey Police Department Providence Village, Town Hall, 1755 Main St., Providence Village, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday;
•Aubrey Police Department, 108 E. Elm St., Aubrey, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25;
•Cross Roads Police Department, 1401 FM 424, Cross Roads, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25.
Bonnie, Clyde Days in downtown PP
The Pilot Point Main Street Program will sponsor Bonnie & Clyde Days from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday 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.
North Shore Fire to sponsor dinner, auction
The North Shore Fire Department will have the annual fundraiser dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday followed by a live and silent auction at 7 p.m. at 4736 CR 203 in Tioga. Tickets are $20 per person.
For more information, call 940-4375080, email [email protected] or go to northshorefire.net.
Hazardous waste fall drop off
The city of Pilot Point will not be able to offer household hazardous waste drop off at the Nov. 8 Fall Sweep. The city of Pilot Point will not be able to offer household hazardous water drop off at the Nov. 8 Fall Sweep.
Residents will be able to dispose of these items on Saturday in Sanger and Oct. 18 in Oak Point by obtaining a voucher prior to the event by emailing Judy Hall with Denton County Development Services at [email protected].
Grace Point to celebrate 117 years on Sunday
Grace Point Church of the Nazarene will celebrate 117 years being in Pilot Point at 10 a.m. Sunday at 611 E. Liberty St. The community is invited to hear guest speaker Dr. Ryan Giffin, the archivist for the global Church of the Nazarene.
For more information, contact Pastor Dwayne Edwards at 760-518-6732.
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 Monday-Sunday. For more information, go to highered.texas.gov/free-college-application- week.
City Hall construction to start Tuesday
Construction will start Tuesday in Pilot Point that will close Jefferson Street from Main Street to the back end of the City Hall parking lot, as the property attached to City Hall will be demolished. The project is estimated to take three months.
Aubrey Chamber plans October luncheon
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce will host the October networking luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Fortunata Winery, 2297 FM 2931 in Aubrey. Guest speaker will be Rep. Jared Patterson.
To register, go to aubreycoc.org.
Fields of Faith set for Massey Stadium
Fields of Faith will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at G.A. Moore Jr. Field at Massey Stadium sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Ladies’ Tea, Lunch at PP Senior Center
A Ladies’ Tea and Lunch will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday 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.
Community Garage Sale at Villages Cross Roads
The Villages at Cross Roads will have a Community Garage Sale from 7 a.m.-noon Oct. 18 with entrance from FM 424 and Lake Way.
Horses, Hope to benefit Blue Sky Therapeutic
The 12th annual Horses & Hope will be held from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 18 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding & Respite covered arena, 5098 U.S. 377 in Krugerville. There will be a BBQ dinner, music, dancing, a live art and silent auction, and a special performance from the Purpose Partners.
To purchase tickets, go to horsesandhope2025. eventbrite.com.
Trunk-or-Treats, festivals planned in the area
There will be several Trunk-or-Treats/ Fall Festivals in the Ranch Cities area.
•Trunk-or-Treat, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 18, Texas Elite, 10279 FM 455 E., Pilot Point;
•Scare on the Square, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 25, downtown Pilot Point;
•Fall Festival, 4 p.m. Oct. 25, Tioga High School, 855 McKnight Road, Tioga;
•Haunted Harvest, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 1817 Spring Hill Road, Aubrey;
•Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 26, Friendship Baptist Church, 220 S. Ray Roberts Parkway, Tioga;
•Trunk-or-Treat, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 31, Sonic Drive-In, 300 S. U.S. 377, Pilot Point;
•Fall Festival, 3-5 p.m. Nov. 9, Calvary Baptist Church, 125 N. Jefferson St., Pilot Point.
PPFUMC collects new, used towels
The Pilot Point First United Methodist Church Youth are collecting new and used towels to benefit All American Dogs, an animal shelter in Pilot Point. The last day to donate will be Oct. 19.
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.
To donate an item, call 940-202-0951.
Early voting to start in Texas
Early voting in Texas will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20-25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26 and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 27-31 with Election Day being 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 4. There will be 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution this year, along with a variety of local and special elections.
For more information, go to VoteTexas. gov or VoteDenton.gov.
Benefit for Clint Harral at American Legion
A benefit for Clint Harral who is battling cancer will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at the American Legion Post 550, 905 Foundation Drive. There will be a $20 pulled pork and brisket dinner as well as a silent auction. Donations can be made at GoFundMe.com.
For more information, call Vance Harral at 940-465-2132 or Amanda Harral at 972890-3926.
Aubrey ISD Theatre to present ‘Death Do Us Part’
The Aubrey ISD Theatre will present “Til Death Do Us Part” at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 with a matinee at 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at Aubrey High School Auditorium, 510 Spring Hill Road.
To purchase season tickets, go to our. show/ahsseasonticket25.
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.
PP Elementary needs clothes, shoes
The Pilot Point Elementary school nurse needs boys and girls clothes sizes 8-14 and shoes sizes 13-3. Gently used or good quality clothes and shoes are welcome and can be dropped off at the front office at 501 E. Carol St.
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 aubrey@ lovepacs.org.
HOPE Food Ministry asking for donations
The HOPE Food and Clothing Ministry is asking for nonperishable food items, clothing and personal care items at 819 Sherman Drive in Aubrey.
For more information or to donate online, go to hopefood.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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