Texas Birding Classic 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 the Texas Birding Classic, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 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.
Book sale, games at PP library
The Pilot Point Community Library at 324 S. Washington St. will have Game Day, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday; Spring 2025 Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday; Walk N’ Talk AgriLife program, 2 p.m. Wednesday; Yarn Buddies, 11 a.m. Thursday; 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.
High Tea Tragedy at Aubrey library
The Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive will have Whodunit Book Club: High Tea Tragedy (ages 17 and up), 2:30-5 p.m. Saturday; Meditation Hour (ages 16 and up), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Tween & Teen Club (ages 8-17), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and Spring Fling Bubble Party (ages 5 and under), 11 a.m. May 17.
For more information or to register for classes, call 940-365-9162.
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.
Kickball Family Night rescheduled for Friday
The Pilot Point PTO second annual Kickball Family Night has been rescheduled for Friday with registration at 6 p.m. and games starting at 6:30 p.m. at Pilot Point Elementary soccer fields. Snow cones will be available for purchase.
HOPE’s Community Garage Sale
HOPE Food and Clothing Ministry will hold a Community Garage Sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday 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. Saturday 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. Saturday 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. Saturday 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.
Donuts with Grownups at PP Elementary
Pilot Point PTO will host Donuts with Grownups at 7:20 a.m. Monday for first-third grades and 7:20 a.m. Tuesday for fourth and fifth grades at Pilot Point Elementary School, 501 E. Carroll St.
Denton County Fallen Officers Memorial
The 29th annual Denton County Fallen Officers Memorial honoring the brave law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice of giving their lives in the line of duty will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at Denton County Amphitheater and Memorial Park, 1 Courthouse Drive.
Coffee with a Cop at PP Coffee House
The Pilot Point Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop from 8-10 a.m. Thursday 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. Thursday, June 19, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18 in downtown Collinsville. For more information or to become a vendor, go to swellmarkets.com.
Client Appreciation Day In Cross Roads
A Client Appreciation Day will begin at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Edward Jones, 8800 U.S. 380 in Cross Roads. There will be food, music, prizes and games. RSVP to Jeff Croswell at 940-891-0540.
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.
PP sport physicals to be offered
Pilot Point student sports physicals for the 2025-26 school year will be offered from 8 a.m.-noon May 17 at the Pilot Point High School gym. The cost will be $20.
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.
PP Farmers Market end of May
The next Pilot Point Farmers Market will be from 5-9 p.m. May 31 on the Historic Downtown Square. There will be handmade goods and home-baked products. Live music will be provided by Vince Lujan.
PPISD to offer conditioning camps
Pilot Point ISD will offer summer strength and conditioning camps for incoming seventh through 12th grade athletes.
Camps will run Monday-Thursday starting the first week of June and going through the end of July. High school boys will be from 7-9 a.m., junior high boys will be from 8:30-10 a.m. and high school/junior high girls will be from 8-10 a.m.
To register, go to forms.gle/aDRnj8zy9KUykLJF7.
PPYSA summer volleyball registration
The Pilot Point Youth Sports Association will have summer volleyball signups online at pilotpointyouthsports.com or go to the PPYSA Volleyball Facebook page.
Practices will be held in Pilot Point with games at the University of North Texas or McMath Middle School in Denton. Cost will be $90.
Aubrey ISD continues pre-K enrollment
Aubrey ISD will have preregistration for students entering prekindergarten for the 2025-26 school year with qualification and enrollment events at Fuller Elementary School, 10825 Quicksilver Blvd. from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 10.
Volleyball camp at PPHS
The Pilot Point Summer Volleyball Camp for incoming third-sixth grades will be from 9:30 a.m.-noon June 10-12 at Pilot Point High School. Cost will be $60 cash which includes a shirt. Registration closes May 25.
For questions, contact Jessica Ledbetter at [email protected].
Lovepacs requests donations, drivers
Lovepacs is requesting the following donations: ramen, applesauce cups or pouches, oatmeal, Pop-Tarts, microwave popcorn, granola bars, mac and cheese or pasta cups.
Area drop-off sites include Brookshire Brothers, Martin General Store and Pilot Point Community Library in Pilot Point; Patrick Nolin Farmers Insurance Agency and The Peanut Gallery in Aubrey; and One Mane Place in Krugerville.
Delivery drivers are needed every Wednesday morning for about an hour as weekend bags are delivered to schools in the Aubrey, Pilot Point and 380 Corridor. For more information, email aubrey@lovepacs. org.
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 972-838-3259.
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