Snakes, Skins, Skulls at Isle du Bois
The Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153 in Valley View will have Carleton’s Catfish Catch-A-Thon, 9 a.m. June 7, Kid Fish Pond.
The Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137 in Pilot Point will host Snake Senses, 10 a.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater; Skins and Skulls, 2 p.m. Saturday, Lost Pines Amphitheater; and Texas Birding Classic, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 10, Lost Pines Trail.
All events are free with a paid entrance fee into the parks. For more information, call 940-637-2294 or 940-686-2148.
Walk N’ Talk at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will have Walk N’ Talk AgriLife program, 2 p.m. Wednesday; Yarn Buddies, 11 a.m. Thursday; Game Day Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 10; Spring 2025 Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 10; and the library’s 50th Birthday Celebration, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17.
Teen volunteers are needed to help with the annual summer reading program. If interested, apply in person at the library.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-686-5004.
Senior Bingo at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Senior Bingo (ages 50 and up), 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Cat Club Book Club (ages 9-13), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and Whodunit Book Club: Murder Mystery Tea Party (ages 17 and up), 2:30-5 p.m. May 10.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
No Through Truck Traffic in city of Aubrey
The No Through Truck Traffic ordinance 12.05.001-12.05.002 has taken effect with no through truck traffic on South Main Street and Spring Hill Road. A truck is considered any vehicle weighing over 22,000 pounds. The alternate route is Sherman Drive.
KPPB to sponsor yard of the month
Keep Pilot Point Beautiful will relaunch the Yard of the Month contest voted on by a committee of Parks Board members and city staff. Monthly winners will receive a gift card to Rooted In.
To submit an entry, go to pilotpointtx. gov/880/Yard-of-the-Month.
Flag Program for Rotary Club
The Lake Ray Roberts Rotary Club is offering the annual flag program serving the Pilot Point, Aubrey and Krugerville communities. The cost is $50 per year and includes an American flag to be placed in a front yard or place of business on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Patriots Day and Veterans Day.
This program helps fund high school scholarships for Aubrey and Pilot Point, donations to Shepherd’s Storehouse and Love-Pacs, dictionaries for Pilot Point and Aubrey third graders, and local students to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.
To participate or for more information, go to app.helpingwithflags.com/LakeRayRobertsRotary.
AHS Chaparettes to present show
The Aubrey High School Chaparettes will present the first annual Spring Show at 7 p.m. Friday in the AHS auditorium.
Tickets cost $5 for students and staff and $10 for general admission. To purchase tickets, go to our.show/ahsspringshow.
Fruit Jar Junction market to be held in Aubrey
The next Fruit Jar Junction Farmers Market will be held from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park, 305 S. Main St. in Aubrey. For more information, go to marketspread.com/market/29948/fruit-jarjunction- market.
Pancake breakfast at Tioga Fire Station
The Tioga FCCLA is having a pancake breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Tioga Fire Station, 601 N. Main St. Funds raised will help students in attending the National Leadership Conference this summer.
Grand opening at Rollen Forks
Rollen Forks food truck will have a Grand Opening from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Christie’s Golf Ranch, 920 U.S. 377. There will be food, prizes, golf, balloon artist, corn hole, horseshoes, music, candy and face painting.
Rollen Forks is now open every day from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and to go food is available. For more information, go to the Rollen Forks Facebook page or rollenforks.com.
Northshore Fire to sponsor fundraiser
The Northshore Fire Station will have the annual Spring Fundraiser Saturday with dinner starting at 5 p.m. and the auction at 7 p.m. at 4736 CR 203, Collinsville. Special guests will be the Mountain Springs Quilters. Auction items include a fire pit, wood racks and homemade items. Drive through and to go orders will be available.
For more information or to make a donation, go to northshorefire.net.
Starbright MPA to perform showcase
Starbright Musical and Performing Arts will perform two original musicals at 6 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 110 S. Washington St. To purchase tickets, go to starbrightmpa.com.
First Wednesday Donuts at Selz & Henzler
Selz & Henzler Insurance will host the First Wednesday Coffee and Donuts from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday at 103 S. Jefferson St.
GDT to present ‘Night Hank Williams Died’
The Garage Door Theater will present “The Night Hank Williams Died” at 7:30 p.m. May 9-10, 16-17 with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. May 11, 18 at 110 S. Washington St.
To purchase tickets, go to pilotpointoperahouse. org.
HOPE’s Community Garage Sale
HOPE Food and Clothing Ministry will hold a Community Garage Sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 10 at 819 N. Sherman St. in Aubrey.
Vendor market, garage sale at Mountain Springs
Mountain Springs will have a vendor market and garage sale from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 10 at the Mountain Springs Community Center, 173 Mountain Springs Lane. Live music will be provided by The Common Taters.
Penny Paws clinic at Atwoods
The next Penny Paws low-cost pet vaccination clinic will be at 9 a.m. May 10 at Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods, 3401 U.S. 377 in Cross Roads. To make an appointment, call 817-993-1234.
Robinson fundraiser planned in Aubrey
A benefit for Raymon Robinson who is battling cancer will be held at 5 p.m. May 10 at Paul Redfearn’s Gym, 8030 U.S. 377 in Aubrey. There will be a fish dinner, silent and live auctions, and a raffle.
All money raised will help with medical bills and expenses. Donations can be made through Venmo @Kalista-Robinson.
Coffee with a Cop at PP Coffee House
The Pilot Point Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop from 8-10 a.m. May 15 at the Pilot Point Coffee House, 110 W. Main St. Free coffee mugs while supplies last. For more information, call 940-686-2969.
Collinsville plans farmers markets
The summer Collinsville Community Markets will be held from 3-7 p.m. May 15, June 19, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18 in downtown Collinsville. For more information or to become a vendor, go to swellmarkets.com.
DFH to have golf tournament
The Denton Freedom House will host the seventh annual Charity Golf Tournament May 16 with registration at 7 a.m. and an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at Wildhorse Golf Club at Robson Ranch in Denton. Lunch and awards will begin at 2 p.m. Cost will be $175 per player or $600 for four. To register, go to dfhgolf.com.
For more information, contact Chad Eskew at 940-231-5908 or email chad@dentonfreedomhouse. org.
Summer Music Series at Veterans Park
The first Aubrey Summer Music Series will be from 5-9 p.m. May 16 at Veterans Memorial Park with Ryder Grimes and Dawson Drake. There will be bounce houses and food trucks.
Fish fry, auction at American Legion
The American Legion Auxiliary Post 550 will host a Fish Fry and Auction on May 17 with a silent auction at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. and a live auction from 6-8 p.m. at 905 Foundation Drive. Live music will be provided by Heat Wave from 8-11 p.m.
Raffle tickets will be $10 each for a chance at $750 worth of beef from Salty Heifer and a pellet smoker. All money raised will be used for the ALA programs to support veterans, active duty and their children.
Daddy Daughter Dance set for Pilot Point
The Pilot Point Daddy Daughter Dance, “A Knight for a Princess,” will be from 6-8 p.m. May 17 at the Pilot Point High School cafeteria.
Tickets can be prepurchased via Venmo for $45 on the Pilot Point Daddy Daughter Dance Facebook page or at the door for $50.
Christian College Fair in Pilot Point
A Christian College Fair will be held for high school students and their families from 5-7 p.m. May 18 at the PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty St. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, call Craig Tullis at 940-293-5620 or Jen Tullis at 940-453-5681.
Murph Fundraiser to benefit PP Firefighters
The fourth annual Murph Fundraiser will be at 9 a.m. May 24 at Kainos Community CrossFit, 1111 Enterprise Drive.
All donations will go to the Pilot Point Firefighters Association to buy gym equipment.
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