Walk Off the Stuffing at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Walk Off the Stuffing, 10 a.m. Friday, Dogwood Canyon parking lot, and Hot Cocoa with a Ranger, 10 a.m. Dec. 20, Kid Fish Pond.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Woodland Ornaments, 2 p.m. Dec. 6, Nature Center; Oh, Deer! Texas Reindeer Relatives, 10 a.m. Dec. 13; and Wild Christmas Campfire, 5 p.m. Dec. 13, 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.
Storytime with Santa at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will be closed for the Thanksgiving holidays Friday and Saturday.
The library will offer Storytime with Santa, 4 p.m. Tuesday; adult craft: Photo Holiday Cards, 2 p.m. Dec. 5; and kids movie: “The Grinch,” noon Dec. 13.
The Food for Fines will continue through December to waive overdue library fines by bringing canned goods or nonperishable food.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Book Club Treat Exchange at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will be closed for the Thanksgiving holidays Friday and Saturday.
The library will have Medicare with Wes, noon Wednesday; Book Club Treat Exchange (all clubs), 5 p.m. Wednesday; canned film festival: “Gabby’s Dollhouse,” 5 p.m. Thursday; and Senior Bingo (ages 50 and up), 10:30 a.m. Dec. 6.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Christmas, winter events in the Ranch Cities
There will be several Christmas and winter events in the Ranch Cities area.
•Black Friday Movie Day: “The Goonies,” 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Starbright Center for the Arts, 110 S. Washington St., Pilot Point;
•Cocoa Crawl, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Historic Downtown Pilot Point;
•Visit with Santa, 11 a.m.- 1p.m. Saturday, Martin General Store, 101 S. Jefferson St., Pilot Point;
•The Merry Little Market, 2-6 p.m. Sunday, John Fortenberry Community Center, 101 S. Lee St., Valley View;
•Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Veterans Memorial Park, Aubrey;
•Cookies and pictures with Santa, 4:307:30 p.m. Thursday, Pilot Point Elementary, 501 S. Carol St.;
•Christmas Tree Lighting/Holiday Market, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 5, Woodland Park, Krugerville; •Christmas Round Up, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 5-6, Rancho De La Roca, 2459 W. Blackjack Road, Aubrey;
•Blue Sky Christmas, 10 a.m. Dec. 6, 5098 U.S. 377, Krugerville;
•Pilot Point Community Arts Fine Arts Showcase, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Pilot Point First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St.;
•Cocoa Delight & Holiday Melodies, 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Starbright Center for the Arts, 110 S. Washington St., Pilot Point;
• Winter Musical Theatre Showcase, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Starbright Center for the Arts, 110 S. Washington St., Pilot Point;
•Christmas Parade, 4 p.m. Dec. 6, Providence Village;
•Christmas on the Square, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 6, Historic Downtown Pilot Point;
•Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 14, Woodland Park, Krugerville;
•Collinsville Elementary Winter Concert, 6 p.m. Dec. 16, First Baptist Church, 877 Woodland St., Collinsville.
Gaylord raffle tickets at Cedar Ridge Rehab
Cedar Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is selling raffle tickets for ICE! at The Gaylord Texan through Monday at 1700 N. Washington St. Tickets cost $5 each or $20 for 5. For more information, call Jeremy Sirmons at 817-721-1753.
All proceeds will benefit the Political Action Committee in an effort to protect residents and their Medicare benefits.
Lessons, Carols at St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas will present Lessons and Carols, a multi-choir festival of scripture and song for Advent and Christmas, from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at 925 Charcut St. Admission is free.
The festival will also be an opportunity to give financial support to the Loreto House Pregnancy & Parenting Resource Center.
Home of the Month takes nominations
Keep Pilot Point Beautiful is taking nominations for Holiday Home of the Month through Tuesday at pilotpointtx.gov.
Aubrey HS FCCLA seeks children’s fabric
The Aubrey High School FCCLA and fashion design classes are partnering with Box Car Quilts to provide children’s pillowcases to Ryan’s Case for Smiles, a national organization supporting families whose children have been diagnosed with cancer.
Donations of children’s fabric will be accepted through Wednesday at AHS.
Christmas Mixer at Aubrey Chamber
PointBank, member FDIC, will sponsor a Christmas Mixer from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce, 205 S. Main St. There will be an ugly sweater contest, Aubrey Tree Lighting celebration, door prizes, food and drinks.
Calvary Baptist to have Lighting of the Cross
Calvary Baptist Church will have the first annual Christmas Lighting of the Cross at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday at 125 N. Jefferson St. All are invited to celebrate the Birth of Christ.
Aubrey Theatre to present ‘The Night Before Christmas’
Aubrey High School Theatre will present “’Twas the Night Before Columbus Day … I Mean Christmas” at 6 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 5. To purchase tickets, go to our.show/ ahsholiday25.
PPPD taking Blue Santa applications, donations
The Pilot Point Police Department is accepting applications for those in need at Christmas who reside in Pilot Point for children ages infant to 17 through Dec. 5 at 1797 N. Washington St.
Monetary donations and new, unwrapped toys will also be accepted. For more information, contact Officer Trieu at commserv@pilotpointtx. gov.
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 from 8-11 a.m. Dec. 6. To donate, call Chief Hartman at 903294-9077.
Pancakes, Cantata at PPFUMC
The Pilot Point First United Methodist Church will host Pancakes with Santa from 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 6 at 217 S. Church St. There will be a complimentary breakfast, free gift wrapping and a bake sale.
The annual Community Christmas Cantata, “Glory to the Newborn King,” will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at PPFUMC. All are invited to attend.
Carter BloodCare to have blood drive
The Carter BloodCare will have a blood drive from 3:30-8 p.m. Dec. 6 during the Pilot Point Christmas on the Square event in Downtown Pilot Point sponsored by the Lake Ray Roberts Rotary Club and the city of Pilot Point.
To reserve a spot, go to ww2.greatpartners. org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/ 167453. For questions, email Shawn Dollar at [email protected] or call 940686-3632.
Cross Roads Trade Day seeks sellers
The Cross Roads Parks and Market Committee will sponsor a Cross Roads Trade Day from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6 in Town Park. Town residents can display items to sell for a $5 registration fee.
For questions, email parks@crossroadstx. gov.
Santa Around Town in Pilot Point
Santa Claus will be coming to Pilot Point with the help of the Pilot Point Fire Department from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 7-10. For more information, go to the City of Pilot Point Facebook page.
•Mobberly Farms/Creekview Meadows, 6- 8 p.m. Dec. 7;
•High Point/Windrose/Yarbrough Farms/Twin Creeks area, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 8;
•Downtown and east of the railroad tracks, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 9;
•West of the railroad tracks, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 10.
Businesses needed for Career Day
Aubrey ISD will host the annual Career and Technical Education Career Exploration Day from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8 at Owens Middle School, providing students the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths by visiting company tables, asking questions and learning from professionals. Lunch will be provided for two representatives per business.
Businesses can register at bit.ly/AISDCareers. For questions, email Dr. Jonathan Lee at [email protected].
Business Accelerator class to begin in Aubrey
The Aubrey Local Business Accelerator 2026 class will run from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Jan. 7-Feb. 25 at the Aubrey Community Center, 226 Countryside Drive. This eight-week course is designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Aubrey City Limits and its ETJ.
Applications are available at aubreymdd. com/aubrey-business-accelerator-2026 and due Dec. 12.
GDT to perform ‘A Christmas Carol’
The Garage Door Theater will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13 with a matinee at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at 110 S. Washington St. To purchase tickets, go to starbrightmpa. com.
Auditions for “Curse of the Mummy” will be held from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 15-16, consisting of cold readings from script for four women and six men ages 20 to 60.
Wrapping Party at Aubrey Chamber
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Wrapping Party from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 16 at 205 S. Main St. Participants can bring their gifts for free wrapping and enjoy bites and sips.
Senior Paws Pet Drive for Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels will be having a Senior Paws Holiday Pet Drive for clients with pets during the holiday season through Dec. 16 at the Pilot Point Senior Center, 310 S. Washington St. Needed items include dry and canned pet food, treats, toys, flea prevention and basic care items.
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.
Toys for Tots drop-off locations
The Marine Toys for Tots drop-off locations for Aubrey include AISD Administration/ Early Bird Learning Center, Aubrey High School, McNabb Middle School, Brockett Elementary, Fuller Elementary, Monaco Elementary, Owens Middle School, West Elementary, Aubrey Pharmacy, Aubrey City Hall, Aubrey Fire Department Station No. 1, Aubrey Police Department, Aubrey Library, Ciera Bank, Freedom Vapes and PointBank.
In Pilot Point, toys can be dropped off at Nick’s Italian Restaurant, Nu Image, Kainos Community CrossFit, Pilot Point Feed Store, PointBank, Post-Signal, City Hall, PP Fire/ Police departments, PPISD Administration, PP Early Childhood Learning Center, PP High School, PP Middle School, PP Elementary and TNMP.
Providence Village residents can drop off toys at Town Hall, and Krugerville residents can take donations to Mike Thompson Insurance. For applications/requests or to donate online, go to toysfortots.org.
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