PP Community Cemetery prepares for winter
The Pilot Point Community Cemetery will be cleaning all existing flowers over the next two weeks to prepare for the winter season.
Skins and Skulls at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Skins and Skulls, 11 a.m. Saturday, 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 Sunrise Bird Hike, 7 a.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Veteran Ruck Hike, 11 a.m. Saturday, Greenbelt 428 entrance; TCA Habitat Restoration Day, 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 15, meet at Bluestem Grove parking lot; and Busy Beavers, 2 p.m. Nov. 15, Lost Pines Amphitheater.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940686-2148.
Game day, movie 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. Saturday; Art with Justine (ages 12 and up), 4 p.m. Thursday; 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.
Lightbulb Lab at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have a take home STEM activity, all day Saturday; Lightbulb Lab (ages 6-13), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and Canned Film Festival: “Spirit,” 5 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.
Starbright MPA to present ‘Addams Family’
Starbright Music and Performing Arts will present “The Addams Family” musical at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Nov. 14-15 with matinees at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 16.
PP Fall Sweep planned for Saturday
The city of Pilot Point and Keep Pilot Point Beautiful will sponsor the annual Fall Sweep from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday 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. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park, 301 N. Main St. There will be a corn hole tournament, patriotic music, presentation of colors and an MRE eating contest.
Carter BloodCare to have blood drive
Carter BloodCare will have a blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday 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 [email protected] 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. Saturday 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. Sunday at Isle du Bois Park Pavilion.
Fall Fest 2025 at Calvary Baptist
Fall Fest 2025 will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church, 125 N. Jefferson St. Admission is free. There will be games, hay rides, petting zoo, bounce houses and face painting.
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. Monday at the Pilot Point Fire Department, 1797 N. Washington St.
Pilot Point Gift Tour tickets go on sale
The annual Pilot Point Gift Tour tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday at Notoriously Yours, 104 W. Main St. Tickets cost $25 cash only with the event on Dec. 13. For questions, contact Mindi Storey-Johnson at 214-912-8327.
PP Town Hall at senior center
The second Pilot Point Quarterly Town Hall will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Pilot Point Senior Center, 310 S. Washington St. This will be a free public forum designed to have a discussion on the results of the Nov. 4 election. Guest speakers will be Sen. Brent Hagenbuch and council member Brian Heitzman.
To register or for sponsorship opportunities, email Katie Scott at pilotpointneighborhoodevents@ gmail.com or call 847-529-1633.
Veterans breakfast at PP High School
A free breakfast for veterans will be from 6:30-10 a.m. Tuesday at the Pilot Point High School, 1300 N. Washington St. To make reservations, call 940-6868740 ext. 01058.
Quilts of Valor to honor veterans
The community is invited to join the Quilts of Valor Foundation along with the 19th Century Club in honoring 11 Pilot Point veterans at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Gazebo on the Pilot Point Square.
Friends of Vail benefit, auction
The 2025 Friends of Vail annual benefit and auction will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday 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.
Holly Jolly Market at Mountain Springs
The Holly Jolly Market will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Mountain Springs Community Center, 173 Mountain Springs Lane in Valley View. There will be baked treats, artisans, pottery, wood crafts, candles, eggs, beef, tea, honey, jams, brisket sliders and snacks.
Aubrey FFA to have Movie Night
The Aubrey FFA will have Movie Night at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Aubrey ag barn, 415 Tisdell Lane. Participants need to bring a chair or blanket.
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 drop-off locations and hours, go to samaritanspurse.org.
PP Florist to host anniversary celebration
The community is invited to a come and go 25-year anniversary celebration at Pilot Point Florist from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 18 at 740 E. Liberty St.
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 shopwithacop@aubreytx. gov.
Lessons, Carols at St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas will have Lessons and Carols from 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 1 at 400 Saint Thomas Aquinas Ave., preparing for the birth of Christ through scripture readings and hymns led by choirs from around the Diocese.
TVFD to sponsor Christmas raffle, breakfast
The Tioga Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Christmas raffle through Dec. 6. Tickets cost $5 each or $100 for 25 tickets. Prizes include a two-night stay at a luxury cabin in Broken Bow and a $500 and $250 Amazon gift card. To purchase tickets, email [email protected].
Sponsors are needed to expand the annual Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 6. To donate, call Chief Hartman at 903-294-9077.
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 donations
Lovepacs Aubrey/Pilot Point is requesting the following donations: ramen, applesauce cups or pouches, oatmeal, Pop-Tarts, microwave popcorn, granola bars, and 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; One Mane Place in Krugerville; and 1139 Spanish Moss Drive and Frisco Elks Lodge 2890, 14632 Fishtrap Road in Savannah.
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 972-8383259.
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