IN THE NEWS 

Chicken N Pickle - NOW OPEN  
Chicken N Pickle, the world's premiere Pickleball restaurant and entertainment destination officially opened its doors in Grapevine on Tuesday, January 17 at 4600 Merlot Avenue! This unique indoor-outdoor “eatertainment” complex, features 12 year-round pickleball courts, lawn games, a rooftop bar, and a casual, chef-driven restaurant that offers a variety of delicious dishes. Additional indoor and outdoor staging areas such as the ‘Be Amazing’ Room and Bier Gardens are available for private event spaces which can accommodate more than 2,000 guests. In addition to its culture of fostering fun, food, and friendship, Chicken N Pickle focuses on creating strong philanthropic partnerships in the local community. Chicken N Pickle will support surrounding charities through its Our Hearts are Local program. Visit them at ChickenNPickle.com/location/grapevine/ 

2022 - Year In Review  
Our Grapevine team collectively welcomed, hosted, served, entertained, informed, and provided assistance to thousands of people - both locals as well as our international visitors. Our 2022 Year In Review highlights some of the work conducted by our various departments - and our City team as a whole. Each weekday, over the next several days, a different department's 2022 statistics and project achievements will be featured on our City Facebook platform.

• The following information is from our Economic Development team: 
  • 1,008,415 square feet of new development 
  • $147,721,251 in new construction value 
  • Estimated visitors to Grapevine proper in 2022 - 7.6 million  
  • Estimated visits to Grapevine proper in 2022 - 45.2 million (visitors come to Grapevine six times a year) 
  • Certificates of occupancy issued in 2022 – 159
  • 53 office 
  • 44 retail 
  • 20 warehouse 
  • 14 healthcare 
  • 11 assorted services 
  • 9 restaurants 
  • 8 others 

The strong economic well-being of a community aids in job creation, job retention, tax base enhancements, and a better quality of life. 

New Businesses Opening in Grapevine  
Shop, Wine, Dine & Explore Grapevine! View a listing of new businesses scheduled to open in Grapevine this month at bit.ly/3HfMJ2x. 

CodeRED - Register to be Notified  
CodeRED, the City's mass notification system, allows residents to receive emergency and non-emergency notifications in their area. Subscribers have the option to allow severe weather notifications to be pushed to their contact numbers and/or their email addresses such as Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm warnings anytime one is issued for your area.  Additionally, users that install the CodeRED app on their smart device AND allow access to their location will receive emergency notifications for any location they may be in that uses CodeRED. This is extremely helpful when traveling.  

Learn more about Grapevine's CodeRED system, and register for this complimentary safety tool at bit.ly/3GtgnPT. 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Real Food and Metabolism: Change Your Metabolism by Eating Real Food - Thursday, January 19  
Dr. Liz will explain why it is important to eat real food and how diet affects metabolism. Get advice regarding healthy changes for a healthy start to the new year. 
Date: Thursday, January 19  
Time: 7 - 8 pm 
Location: Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way   

After School Teen Zone Hangout - Thursday, January 19 Through Thursday, February, 23 
The Teen Zone is open for the next six-weeks for those middle and high school aged to hangout after school. Make arts and crafts, play Jackbox games, talk about graphic novels, and share snacks.  
Date: Thursday, January 19 
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 

Teen Craft Time - Friday, January 20 
Teens are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on and share or take part in the projects we have on hand. All preteens and teens are welcome. 
Date: Friday, January 20  
Time: 4:30 – 6 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

This Weekend at the Palace Theatre     
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street       
Fee: $6 per person    
Tickets for all showings may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com.      

Friday, January 19
The Wizard of Oz - A young girl is swept away in a tornado from a farm in Kansas to the magical land of Oz and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the Wizard who can help her return home. 
Time: 7 pm  

Saturday, January 20  
The Shop Around The Corner - Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other’s pen pal. Time: 7:30 pm   

Intro to Ukulele - Saturday, January 21
This fun, intro to the Ukulele is for ages 10 and older. Participants will join Mr. Alfonso, the newest member of our Children's Department, for our introductory class on Saturday, January 21. Future classes will be scheduled based on interest in this program. No registration is required.  Ukuleles will be provided.
Date: Saturday, January 21 
Time: 10:30 – 11 am 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 
Ages: 10+ 

Raptors of North Texas from The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center - Saturday, January 21 
The Grapevine Public Library has partnered with the Grapevine Garden Club to Celebrate Bird Sanctuary Week. See and meet live birds and talk to bird education ambassadors. No registration is required and all ages are welcome. 
Date: Saturday, January 21 
Time: 2 – 3 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 

Art Night for Adults: Experiment with Watercolor - Thursday, January 26 
Join us for a fun evening of feel-good, no-pressure, crafty creativity. Paper and paint supplies will be provided. Participants may bring their own if they wish. Art Night is free and open to the public. This event is for adults. Ages 18 and older are invited to join. 
Date: Thursday, January 26  
Time: 6 - 8 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Adult Softball & Kickball League Registration Open Through February 6 
Grapevine is hosting adult softball and kickball spring leagues! Kickball will be played on Monday evenings and softball is played Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, depending on which league your team is in. Registration will close on February 6, or as divisions begin to fill up. Visit GoGrapevine.com/Athletics to register your team today.  

Spring Break & Summer Camp Registration Is Open 
Registration is open for all Spring Break and Summer camps. Get ahead of schedule and visit GoGrapevine.com/Camps to register your kiddos. We have multiple summer weeks available to help your little one have a summer to remember!   

Grapevine Baseball & Softball Spring Registration Now Open 
Registration for the spring season of Grapevine Baseball & Softball is now open. Register in December and receive early bird pricing. Registration will begin closing in February as divisions fill up. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/GBS.  

Valentine's Date & Wine Night - Thursday, February 9 
Looking for a perfect Valentine’s date night or a Galantines night out with your bestie? Enjoy a one-of-a-kind culinary experience with Chef Ted Bilsky, owner of Scratch Catering & Fine Foods, at The Vine Arts and Events Center for a live demonstration of preparing appetizers, entrees, and sides. Enjoy the tasty culinary creations and wine pairings throughout your evening. Guests must be 21 and older. Registration is open at GoGrapevine.com. 
Date: Thursday, February 9 
Time: 6 – 8 pm 
Location: The Vine Arts & Events Center, 225 West Worth Street 
Ages: 21 + 
Fee: $75 per person  

55 and Better Active Adults Valentine’s Day Dance - Saturday, February 11 - FREE 
Don't miss out on this free, fun, annual event, sponsored by Byron Nelson High School's National Honor Society. Come party your heart out and toast to good friends and good times. Enjoy light refreshments and finger foods along with dancing, music, and games! Attendance is FREE but registration is required at GoGrapevine.com. 
Date: Saturday, February 11 
Time: 2 – 4 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 
Ages: 55 & Better 

Mother Son Date Night: Adventure Awaits – Friday, March 10 & Saturday, March 11 
Moms and sons, your date night adventure await! The Mother/Son Date Night: Adventure Awaits is back and you are in for a crazy, fun ride. Join the Parks and Recreation team at Foundations Church for dancing, hors d’oeuvres, themed activities, and an unforgettable mother/son night out.  Grapevine resident tickets will be available on January 25 and non-resident tickets will be available for purchase beginning February 1. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/MotherSon for additional information. 
Dates: Friday, March 10 & Saturday, March 11 
Times: Friday 7 – 9 pm, Saturday 4 – 6 pm & 7 – 9 pm 
Location: Foundations Church, 1520 West Wall Street 
Ages (sons): 2 - 18 
Fee: $20/per Grapevine resident (with coupon code GPVRES); $25/per non-resident  

Grapevine Parks and Recreation is Hiring! 
Grapevine Parks and Recreation is always looking for great individuals to join their team. They offer a variety of jobs for all ages, and positions that work well with school schedules.  Weekend jobs, part-time, full-time jobs, summer jobs, they have it all!  Apply to join this amazing team! Check out all of our job opportunities at Governmentjobs.com.  

Shop, Wine, Dine & Explore Grapevine   
View a listing of new businesses scheduled to open this month in Grapevine at GrapevineTexas.gov. Visit ChooseGrapevineTX.com to read the Economic Development blog regarding these new businesses.   

City Council Meetings/Agendas   
View Grapevine City Council meeting agendas and City Council meetings via live video stream or on demand at GrapevineTexas.gov.  

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