Fishing with a Ranger at Johnson Branch
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will offer Fishing with a Ranger, 9 a.m. Saturday, Kid Fish Pond; Loteria en el Parque, 3 p.m. Sept. 19, Nature Center; Moon Madness, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Group Pavilion 2 parking lot; and Let’s Tidy Up the Shore!, 9 a.m. Sept. 20, Nature Center parking lot.
The Johnson Branch Legacy Run will be Sept. 19 with a 15K, 10K and 5K race. To register, go to runsignup.com/Race/TX/ValleyView/ JohnsonBranchStatePark.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will have the following events at the Lost Pines Amphitheater: Nature Hike, 9 a.m. Saturday; Become a Junior Ranger, 10 a.m. Sept. 19; Vital Vultures, 2 p.m. Sept. 19; and Tarantula Talk, 10 a.m. Sept. 26.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-6372294 or 940-686-2148.
Movie screening at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will have movie screening: “Paddington in Peru,” noon Saturday; Chess Club (ages 7-12), 4 p.m. Tuesday; AgriLife: Better Days, The Mediterranean Way (adults), 2 p.m. Sept. 18; and Mahjong (open play, ages 12 and up), 4 p.m. Sept. 22.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Speech Screening at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Tween Club (ages 9-13), 4:30 p.m. Friday; Speech and Language Screening with Meridian Speech and Learning Services, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday for families with young children; Book Nook Club (ages 2-10), 4:30 p.m. Tuesday; and Craft Night: Pony Bead Tapestries (ages 18 and up), 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
Adopt a Bearcat, Silver Bearcats
Pilot Point ISD is needing community member support to assist in adopting new teachers this year by providing notes of encouragement or small gifts throughout the year. To sign up, go to tinyurl.com/adoptabearcat26.
PPISD is starting the Silver Bearcats program for grandparents, retired staff and community members age 55 and over who want to stay connected to the schools. Participants will enjoy free entry to home games, an invitation to the Kickoff Breakfast, monthly coffees and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. To apply, go to tinyurl.com/silverbearcats.
Tioga VFD to preserve history
The Tioga Fire/EMS is working to preserve history by collecting stories, photographs, documents and the names of every past and present member of the Tioga Volunteer Fire Department. The community is asked to send first and last name, title or rank, stories, photos and memories to [email protected].
‘Amazing Technicolor’ at Starbright Center
Starbright Center for the Arts will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Sept. 18 and 19 with matinees at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 20 at 110 S. Washington St.
The movie “Sandlot” will be shown at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sept. 26.
To purchase tickets or for more information, go to starbrightmpa. com.
Community Market at Mountain Springs
A Community Market will be held from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Mountain Springs Community Center, 173 Mountain Springs Lane in Valley View. Live music will be played by Blake Aaron Davis from 9-11 a.m. followed by Tuesday Night Ramblers from 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
A Plant and Seed Swap/Share will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19.
For more information, go to mountainspringscommunitycenter. com.
Markets set for PV, Cross Roads
Cross Roads will have a Holiday Pop-up Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Cross Roads Town Park, 2042 FM 424 followed by the Providence Village Mini Moon Market from 5-8 p.m. at Providence Village Town Hall, 1755 Main St.
Women’s conference at Midway Church
ll In Women’s Conference will be held from 3:30-8 p.m. Saturday at Midway Church, 9540 U.S. 377. Cost will be $42. To register or for more information, go to midwaychurch. org.
Porch Leaner Painting Class
The city of Aubrey Parks and Recreation will host a Porch Leaner Painting Class by Heart4Art from 12:15-2:30 p.m. Monday at the Aubrey Community Center, 226 Countryside Drive. The cost will be $45.
To reserve a spot, call Dusty Fife at 469-678-0889 or email dfife@aubreytx. gov.
Chamber luncheon with Aubrey MDD
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce will have a Chamber Luncheon Trivia with Aubrey MDD at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Dos Mezclas, 202 B S. Main St. To register, go to Aubreycoc.org.
North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day will help communities across North Texas with tax-deductible donations through Thursday. Donations can be made at NorthTexasGiving-Day.org.
Brockett to host 40th anniversary
HL Brockett Elementary will have a 40th anniversary celebration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at 900 Chestnut St. in Aubrey.
Fall Brunch at Calvary
Calvary Baptist Church will have a Women’s Fall Brunch from 9:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 19 to include painting or crafting at Calvary Baptist Fellowship Hall, 125 N. Jefferson St. RSVP by Sunday to Savannah Roberts at 972-989-0894.
Ribbon cutting
at Urban Doghouse
Urban Doghouse Dog Daycare and Boarding will have a ribbon cutting from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 at 4620 U.S. 377 Bldg. 6 in Aubrey.
PPCA opens fall registration
The Pilot Point Community Arts is taking registration for fall classes for music, art and sewing for ages 2 and up. Classes will start the week of Sept. 21.
To register or for more information, go to pilotpointcommunityarts. org or Pilot Point Community Arts on Facebook.
Fire safety at Lunch, Learn
The next Lunch and Learn will be held at noon Sept. 23 with guest speaker Fire Marshal Matt Lollar at the Pilot Point Senior Center, 310 S. Washington St. To register, call 940-686-2639.
Farmers Market planned in Tioga
The next Tioga Farmers Market will be from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 25 at Gene Autry Park.
Historic Square to have Oktoberfest
The fourth annual Oktoberfest will be held from noon-6 p.m. Sept. 26 in Downtown Pilot Point, sponsored by Pilot Point Neighborhood Events Inc. For more information, go to PilotPointOktoberfest.com.
PPFUMC to have anniversary celebration
The community is invited to the 170th anniversary celebration of Pilot Point First United Methodist Church on Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. for social hour and mini church history showcase and 10:30 a.m. for church service.
Garden, Nature Expo at Denton Courthouse
The first Garden and Nature Expo will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Denton County Administrative Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Drive in Denton. This is a free, family-friendly event with over 70 interactive booths and exhibits.
Applications are open through Oct. 9 for the 2027 Denton County Master Gardener Intern Training Program at dcmga.com.
AHS Theatre tickets on sale
Aubrey High School Theatre Troupe 5435 has season tickets on sale through Oct. 5 at our.show/ ahsseasonticket26.
City of PP seeks choir performers
The city of Pilot Point is looking for performing choirs to be a part of Christmas on the Square on Dec. 5. If interested, email Jennifer Neal at [email protected].
HOPE Food Ministry asks 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 and Pilot Point Senior Center in Pilot Point; 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 aubrey@lovepacs. org, call 214-287-3758 or go to lovepacs. org.
Meals on Wheels needs drivers
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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