Woodland Ornaments at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Dutch Oven Demo, 11 a.m. Saturday, Group Pavilion 1; Holiday Crafts, 11 a.m. Dec. 13, Nature Center; Hot Cocoa with a Ranger, 10 a.m. Dec. 20, Kid Fish Pond; Winter SOLEstice Guided Hike, 9 a.m. Dec. 21, Nature Center parking lot; and Winter Wildlife, 10 a.m. Dec. 27, Nature Center.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will offer Woodland Ornaments, 2 p.m. Saturday, 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.
Photo Holiday Cards at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will offer adult craft: Photo Holiday Cards, 2 p.m. Friday; kids movie: “The Grinch,” noon Dec. 13; and Game Day Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 20.
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.
Senior Bingo, movie at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Senior Bingo (ages 50 and up), 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Lightbulb Lab (ages 5-13), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; canned film festival: “Abominable,” 5 p.m. Thursday; and Merry Murder Mystery (ages 16 and up), 6 p.m. Dec. 13.
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.
• Christmas Tree Lighting/Holiday Market, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Woodland Park, Krugerville; • Christmas Round Up, 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Rancho De La Roca, 2459 W. Blackjack Road, Aubrey;
•Blue Sky Christmas, 10 a.m. Saturday, 5098 U.S. 377, Krugerville;
• Pilot Point Community Arts Fine Arts Showcase, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Pilot Point First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St.;
•Winter Musical Theatre Showcase, 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Starbright Center for the Arts, 110 S. Washington St., Pilot Point;
•Cocoa Delight & Holiday Melodies, 3 p.m. Saturday, Starbright Center for the Arts, 110 S. Washington St., Pilot Point;
• Christmas Parade, 4 p.m. Saturday, Providence Village;
• Christmas on the Square, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Historic Downtown Pilot Point;
•Winter Fest Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 13, Cross Roads Town Park;
• 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;
•Collinsville Community Market, 3-7 p.m. Dec. 18, downtown Collinsville;
•Valley View Reindeer Games & 5K Reindeer Run, 9 a.m. Dec. 20, Valley View ag barn;
•Christmas Movie Day: “Elf,” 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20, Starbright Center for the Arts, 110 S. Washington St., Pilot Point.
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. Friday.
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 Friday 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.
Canned food drives for Shepherd’s Storehouse
Durham School Services will have a “Polar Express” bus at Christmas on the Square on Saturday, serving as a drop off location for food donations for Shepherd’s Storehouse.
Texas Republic Bank, Haughton Law Group and Healthy Gait Chiropractic are also collecting canned food for Shepherd’s Storehouse during the Christmas season.
TVFD to sponsor Breakfast with Santa
The annual Breakfast with Santa event will be from 8-11 a.m. Saturday. To donate, call Chief Hartman at 903-294-9077.
The Tioga Volunteer Fire Department is having a Christmas raffle through Saturday. 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].
Pancakes, Cantata at PPFUMC
The Pilot Point First United Methodist Church will host Pancakes with Santa from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday 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. Sunday 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. Saturday 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.
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. Sunday-Wednesday. For more information, go to the City of Pilot Point Facebook page.
•Mobberly Farms/Creekview Meadows, 6- 8 p.m. Sunday;
•High Point/Windrose/Yarbrough Farms/Twin Creeks area, 6-8 p.m. Monday;
•Downtown and east of the railroad tracks, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday;
•West of the railroad tracks, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.
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. Monday 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].
Band concert, chili dinner at Tioga HS
The Tioga High School Band will present Sleigh Bells & Spice Bowls with dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday and a concert at 7 p.m. at the THS cafeteria.
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.
PP Community Arts to produce ‘Christmas Carol’
The Pilot Point Community Arts will produce “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13 with a matinee at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Garage Door Theater, 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, luncheon 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.
The monthly networking luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 17 at Rancho De La Roca, 2459 W. Blackjack Road in Aubrey. Registration closes at 5 p.m. Dec. 16 at aubreycoc.org.
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.
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 aubrey@ lovepacs.org.
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