Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend
Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday with clocks being set back one hour.
Nature Center Exploration at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Skins and Skulls, 11 a.m. Nov. 8, Kid Fish Pond; Dutch Oven Cooking, 11 a.m. Nov. 15, Kid Fish Pond; and Let’s Talk Turkey, 10 a.m. Nov. 22, Nature Center.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Nature Center Exploration Day, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nature Center; Sunrise Bird Hike, 7 a.m. Nov. 8, Lost Pines Amphitheater; and Veteran Ruck Hike, 11 a.m. Nov. 8, Greenbelt 428 entrance.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940-686-2148.
Food for Fines at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer Game Day Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 8; Art with Justine (ages 12 and up), 4 p.m. Nov. 13; and kids movie: “Smurfs,” noon Nov. 15.
The library will have Food for Fines in November and December to waive overdue library fines by bringing canned goods or nonperishable food. All items will be donated to Shepherd’s Storehouse.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Senior Saturday Bingo at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Senior Saturday Bingo (ages 50 and up), 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Medicare with Wes, noon Wednesday; and Denton County Master Gardeners Roots and Blooms Gardening Series: Preparing Your Garden for Winter, 6 p.m. Thursday.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
National Military Family Month
November is National Military Family Month. The Pilot Point Unit of the American Auxiliary supports all military families with whatever their needs may be.
To request assistance, contact Kelli Niles at 903-818-0156 or Micky Nortman at 940-328-5177.
Tioga City Council seeks applicants
The Tioga City Council is considering appointing a resident to fill a vacant position on the City Council. Applicants must have lived within the city limits for six months and be registered to vote in Tioga.
If interested, pick up an application at Tioga City Hall, 600 N. Main St.
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, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sonic Drive-In, 300 S. U.S. 377, Pilot Point;
•Trick or Treat, 6-7 p.m. Friday, Cedar Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 1700 N. Washington St.;
•Trunk-or-Treat, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Krugerville Police Department, Woodland Park, 5246 U.S. 377;
•Fire Truck and Treat, 6-8 p.m. Friday, 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.
Senior Night, Meet at the 50 at Massey Stadium
Pilot Point High School seniors will be recognized at 7 p.m. Friday at Massey Stadium.
Kindergarten students and graduating seniors are invited to “Meet at the 50” at halftime with seniors meeting at the gate by the field house and kindergarteners meeting at the south gate.
Low-cost pet vaccines at Atwoods
Penny Paws will offer low-cost pet vaccinations from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Atwoods Ranch and Home, 3401 U.S. 377 in Cross Roads.
Open House at Highpoint Performance
Highpoint Performance Horses will have an open house from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 11015 Cole Road. There will be vendors, food, exotic animals and world class stallions.
Area band competition to be held in Denton
The Pilot Point High School Mighty Bearcat Band will perform at the UIL Area Marching Band competition at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road in Denton. General admission is $8 for ages 12 and up (ages 65 and over are free).
Aubrey ISD Theatre to present ‘Death Do Us Part’
The Aubrey ISD Theatre will present “Til Death Do Us Part” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday 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. Saturday 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 Saturday 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.
Aubrey FFA to have fundraiser/Movie Night
The Aubrey FFA will sponsor the Aubrey Spaghetti Supper from 6-7 p.m. Monday at the Aubrey High School cafeteria. Proceeds will benefit the Aubrey FFA Scholarship.
Movie Night will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Aubrey ag barn, 415 Tisdell Lane. Participants need to bring a chair or blanket.
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.
Thanksgiving mixer planned at PointBank
The community is invited to join the annual PointBank Thanksgiving celebration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at 200 S. U.S. 377 in Pilot Point. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
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 14-15 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.
For more information, contact Parks Director Jason Poncio at 940-305-8000 or email [email protected].
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.
Carter BloodCare to have blood drive
Carter BloodCare will have a blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8 at Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, 611 E. Liberty St. sponsored by Lake Ray Roberts Rotary and Grace Point.
To sign up for a time slot, email shawndollar@ hotmail.com or call Shawn Dollar at 940-686-3632.
Meet the Chaps at Aubrey HS
The community is invited to Meet the Chaps Basketball edition at 6 p.m. Nov. 8 at Aubrey High School. There will be hotdogs for $10 and hamburgers for $15 with chips and a drink.
LRRETA Trail Ride to honor veterans
The Lake Ray Roberts Equestrian Trails Association will have Honor Our Vets Trail Ride at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Isle du Bois Park Pavilion.
Public safety annex dedication ceremony
The city of Pilot Point will have a formal dedication of the George W. Hilz Public Safety Annex at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Pilot Point Fire Department, 1797 N. Washington 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. There will be a new book release and book signing. To purchase tickets, go to friendsofvail.com.
Auditions set for ‘Christmas Radio Show’
The Pilot Point Players will host auditions for “Christmas Radio Show” from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16-17 at Starbright Music and Performing Arts, 110 S. Washington St.
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 dropoff locations and hours, go to samaritanspurse. org.
Aubrey Shop with a Cop seeks donations
The fifth annual Aubrey Shop with a Cop event is needing donations to take selected children on a Christmas shopping spree to a local store. For more information, email [email protected].
Chaparral Band offers fundraiser
The Aubrey Chaparral Band is having a poinsettia and wreath fundraiser with orders delivered before Thanksgiving. To place an order, go to aubrey-band-boosters. square.site.
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.
HOPE Food Ministry asking for food, clothing
The HOPE Food and Clothing Ministry is asking for nonperishable food items, clothing and personal care items at 819 Sherman Drive in Aubrey. Donations can also be dropped off at Keller Williams Realty, 806 S. U.S. 377 in Aubrey.
For more information or to donate online, go to hopefood.org.
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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