Irick Museum reopens on Square
The Clifton and Nadene Irick Museum has reopened with extended days and hours: 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at 201 S. Jefferson St. Admission is free.
Spooky Critters Talk at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Spooky Critters Talk, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nature Center, and Trunk or Treat, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nature Center.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Getting to Know Some North Texas Mammals, 10 a.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Birding Sunrise Hike, 8 a.m. Oct. 25, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Bark Ranger Hike, 11 a.m. Oct. 25, Lost Pines Amphitheater; and Nature Center Exploration Day, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Nature Center.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940686-2148.
STEAM Explorers at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer Cookbook Club (adults), 2 p.m. Friday; STEAM Explorers: Elephant Toothpaste (ages 6-8), 4 p.m. Tuesday; and Decoupage Pumpkin (adults), 2 p.m. Oct. 24.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Great Lego Pumpkin Party 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 The Great Lego Pumpkin Party (all ages), 12:30-2 p.m. Oct. 25.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Community Garage Sale at Villages Cross Roads
The Villages at Cross Roads will have a Community Garage Sale from 7 a.m.noon Saturday with entrance from FM 424 and Lake Way.
Penny Paws pet clinic at Cross Roads Atwoods
Penny Paws Animal Clinic 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.
To make an appointment or for more information, go to pennypaws.com.
Valley View Chamber to host Wine Walk
The Valley View Chamber of Commerce will host the seventh annual Wine Walk from 4-8 p.m. Saturday on the downtown Valley View Square. There will be a Dueling Pianos concert from 8-10 p.m.
To purchase tickets, go to the Valley View Wine Walk Facebook page.
Horses, Hope to benefit Blue Sky Therapeutic
The 12th annual Horses & Hope will be held from 6-10 p.m. Saturday 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 offered 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. Saturday, 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;
•Fire Truck and Treat, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Tioga Fire Station, 601 N. Main St., Tioga;
•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 Sunday.
BARKtoberfest set for Cross Roads
BARKtoberfest will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday 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 940-2020951.
Early voting to start in Texas
Early voting in Texas will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26 and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 2731 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 Vote-Texas.gov or VoteDenton.gov.
Business Breakfast scheduled in Pilot Point
The next Pilot Point PointBank Business Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday at 739 E. Liberty St. Guest speaker will be Coach Tom Swartz, metro director of North Texas Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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, 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.
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 972-890-3926.
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.
Fruit Jar Junction planned in Aubrey
The next Fruit Jar Junction will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 1 at Veterans Memorial Park, 301 N. Main St.
Chamber, Rotary to sponsor Pancakes, Ponies
The Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Ray Roberts Rotary Club will sponsor the second annual Pancakes & Ponies event from 9 a.m.noon Nov. 1 at EquiHope, 10415 Friendship Road. There will be pancakes, photo booth, arena games, face painting, Pony Plop bingo and more.
To purchase a Pony Plop bingo square for $20, go to pilotpoint.org. All proceeds will benefit EquiHope.
Starbright MPA to present ‘Addams Family’
Starbright Music and Performing Arts will present “The Addams Family” musical at 6 p.m. Nov. 7-8 and 1415 with matinees at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and 16.
Fall Sweep scheduled in PP
The city of Pilot Point and Keep Pilot Point Beautiful will sponsor the annual Fall Sweep from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8 at Allen Groff Memorial Park, 1514 N. Washington St. A litter pick up will be from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
There will be drop off locations for bulk trash, yard waste, paper shredding, electronic recycling, and tire and battery disposal.
Aubrey for Veterans at Memorial Park
The city of Aubrey will have Aubrey for Veterans from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Veterans Memorial Park, 301 N. Main St.
Friends of Vail benefit, auction
The 2025 Friends of Vail annual benefit and auction will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at The Springs Event Venue, 5394 Wildcat Road in Aubrey. To purchase tickets, go to friendsofvail.com.
Operation Christmas Child local drop-off locations
The Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child, will have National Collection Week Nov. 17-24.
To find out how to pack a shoebox or for local drop-off locations and hours, go to samaritanspurse.org.
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, PointBank, 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].
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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