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Register to Vote
The last day to register to vote in the November 8 Election is Tuesday, October 11. Register to vote at VoteTexas.Gov. Applications to register to vote are also available in the City Secretary’s Office in City Hall, 200 South Main Street, and at the Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way.
Blood Drive - Give TODAY
We are teaming with Carter BloodCare today, October 5, for a (life-saving) blood drive at Wise Guys Pizzeria.
FACTS & STATS:
- One in three people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime.
- Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and/or platelets.
- A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood.
- 1,500 donors a day are needed to have a stable, three-day supply within CBC’s service area (Central, North, and East Texas).
- 600 to 800 patients are in need of a blood transfusion within CBC’s service area.
- 600+ blood drives per month are needed to help meet hospital demand.
Date: Wednesday, October 5
Time: 3 - 6:45 pm
Location: Wise Guys Pizzeria, 322 South Park Boulevard, Grapevine (Carter BloodCare Bus)
Fireworks Event - Tonight
A fireworks event will take place on Wednesday, October 5 east of Colleyville Heritage High School ballfields for their homecoming event. The fireworks display will begin at 7:45 pm and will last approximately eight minutes.
SAVE THE DATE
Grapevine Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month with Inaugural ?????????????? ?????????????????? Event - FREE
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
This year, Grapevine, Texas, will have its very own celebration! The inaugural ?????????????? ?????????????????? will take place on Sunday, October 16 from 3 – 6 pm at Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street. Parking availability for this FREE event in the Historic Downtown Grapevine area may be viewed at bit.ly/3pdLGal.
??????????????, which means "to celebrate" in Spanish, will be the first celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month for the City of Grapevine. The festival will honor the contributions of Latinos, highlight local talent, and present a platform for sharing and learning. The event will feature local popular entertainment such as Mariachi Pura Sangre, Sofía Peña, and Fusión Latina. The program also includes local talent from Grapevine, as well as Academia Folklorico Musica y Danza who will be engaging all generations with a flash mob experience. Selfie stations for various Countries represented at this event will be judged by a distinguished panel - and the best artistic representation will receive a trophy. The first Hispanic Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award will also be announced during this family-friendly community event.
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Attendees will enjoy Mexican and Peruvian folkloric dance troupes, including 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students from Silver Lake and Timberline schools. A flash mob experience will allow anyone to join in and Country booths will present an opportunity for attendees to learn about the countries represented, both in English and Spanish. Please visit LatinosInGrapevine.org for additional details about this exciting event.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wellness for Life – Mobile Health Unit at The REC – Friday, October 7
The REC will be hosting the Texas Health Resources Mobile Unit for 3D screening digital mammograms. Women ages 40 years and older with no personal history of breast cancer, do not have breast implants, have no known lumps or other breast problems, are not pregnant, have not breast fed in the last six months, and have not received a mammogram in the past 12 months are eligible for the screening. Please bring your insurance card, driver license, or state issued ID to your appointment. Fully funded screenings are available to those who qualify. Please call 855.318.7696 to schedule an appointment.
Date: Friday, October 7
Time: 8:30 am – 3 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
First Fridays: Cowboy Camp – This Friday, October 7
Cowhands will stop at the farm to cook up some grub. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.
Date: Friday, October 7
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Lifelong Learners: 3-Doodlers – Friday, October 7 We will get out the 3-Doodlers pens and draw in 3D. You may follow our patterns or create your own.
Date: Friday, October 7
Time: 10 – 11 am
Location: Grapevine Public Library, Teen Zone, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 55+
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Spanish Storytime/Cuentos en Español - Friday, October 7
Special guest, Yvette Lopez, from the community group Latinos in Grapevine, will present a series of Spanish Storytimes for preschoolers during Hispanic Heritage Month. No registration required.
Date: Friday, October 7
Time: 10:30?-?11 am
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: All ages welcome
Friday Night Date Night at the Palace – Friday, October 7
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte - An aging, reclusive Southern belle plagued by a horrifying family secret descends into madness after the arrival of a lost relative. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Friday, October 7
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: 300 South Main Street
Admission: Adults $6 | Children ages two and under are free
PumpkinFest at Meadowmere Park – Select Weekends in October
Enjoy fall festivities with a pumpkin patch, multiple photo opportunities, and a Halloween-themed hike on the Meadowmere Park trail. Beginning at dusk, guests will enjoy the famous singing pumpkins and The BooMan Group. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/PumpkinFest. Dates: Fridays – Sundays (October 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, & 23)
Time: 10 am – 9 pm
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Fees: $20 per car | $40 per bus (No cash accepted, debit or credit cards only)
Plant Exchange - Saturday, October 8
Join us to swap seeds and plants and chat about gardening with other enthusiastic gardeners. No registration required.
Date: Saturday, October 8
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, Program Room, 1201 Municipal Way
Harvest Moon Supper – This Saturday, October 8
The Nash Farm Harvest Moon Supper is a celebration of Texas Wine Month featuring Texas wines that complement the 19th century inspired farm menu. The menu includes flavors of fall with many selections grown or produced historically at Nash Farm. An opening reception will offer attendees a taste of some delicious, unique 19th century dishes. The Lone Star String Band will serenade guests as they dine across the farm’s meadow. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com and include the reception, wine, meal and souvenir photo. Date: Saturday, October 8
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Age: 21+
Trick-or-Treat Cartoons & Crafts – Tuesday, October 11
You and your little superheroes will have a spooky time watching It’s Magic Charlie Brown, and Toy Story of Terror while crafting monster vision glasses and bat magnets. The children’s ticket includes the crafts, a small popcorn, and a juice box or bottled water. The adult’s ticket includes a juice box or bottled water. Tickets are available for purchase at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Tuesday, October 11
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Time: 10 am
Fees: Adults: $3 | Children: $6
The REC Aquatic Center Circus Swim – Friday, October 21 Join us at The REC for this year’s Halloween event, Circus Swim. Enjoy a fun-filled evening of carnival games, a photo booth, lots of swimming, and family-friendly fun! In order to prepare for this event, The REC Aquatic Center will close from 2 to 6:30 pm. Registration is required at GoGrapevine.com/event/Circus-Swim/. Date: Friday, October 21
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: The REC Aquatic Center, 1175 Municipal Way
Fee: Free for members | $5 for non-members
Keep Grapevine Beautiful Joins 6 Stones for Happy To Help Saturday on October 22
Keep Grapevine Beautiful is partnering with the 6 Stones Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) program on October 22. CPR assists homeowners who are struggling to make necessary repairs to the exterior of their homes. This is a very impactful joint effort between the organization, the City, various businesses, nonprofit organizations, and churches. You may visit 6 Stones.org to view some of the projects that have been completed and their impact. Please register to volunteer at https://bit.ly/3C7CQzZ. Date: Saturday, October 22
Time: 8 am – 4 pm
Location: Specific location and instructions will be sent to registrants as the date approaches.
Art Walking Tour
Enjoy a guided walking tour and celebrate the public art of Grapevine. With over 20 stops along Historic Main Street, visitors will discover an extensive and impressive bronze collection and murals. Guides will point out hidden gems and new art discoveries during the tour. Afterwards, stop by one of the seven fine art galleries or working studios, all within walking distance. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com to purchase tickets and for additional information. Dates: Ongoing
Times: Various
Location: Visitor Information Center, 815 South Main Street
Historical Walking Tour – Now through Saturday, October 29
Grapevine’s Historic Main Street District is the oldest settlement in Tarrant County, originating under the Lone Star flag of the Republic of Texas in 1844, a year before Texas was annexed by the United States of America. Come stroll through time, and learn and explore on a guided tour of Grapevine’s history and heritage. Our visitor concierge guides will take you on a guided 90-minute journey including stops on Historic Main Street, Grapevine Vintage Railroad District and the Settlement to City Museums to name a few. With structures and buildings dating from the 1880s to the 1920s, Grapevine is truly a Texan gem. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Dates: Now through Saturday, October 29
Times: 9 am, 1 pm, and 6 pm
Location: Grapevine Main Visitor Center, 815 South Main Street
Fee: $5
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