IN THE NEWS  

Velvet Taco - NOW OPEN
Grapevine, you just became even cooler!  You are now home to the newest Velvet Taco, the temple to the liberated taco!  They are a one-of-a-kind taco concept serving premium food in a unique and funky fast-casual setting. Velvet Taco only uses the freshest ingredients available, explores the edge of multi-cultural boundaries, slow-roasts their own chicken and corn, and makes everything from scratch. Check them out today at 440 TX-114 in Grapevine, Texas. bit.ly/3DPnjGJ. 

Recycle Coach App  
Way to go, Grapevine! Your recycling efforts are ranked some of the best in the Country at recycling consistently!  Reports from our environmental team tell us that more than 700 per every 1000 residents in Grapevine use the Recycle Coach app. The Recycle Coach app is free, easy to use, and is a great resource for trash, recyclables, and bulk and brush collection schedules, updates, and "What Goes Where" information.  Allow push notifications and receive updates when the weather situations are affecting collection dates and times.  Upload the app today at RecycleCoach.com for the most current trash, recyclables, and bulk and brush collection dates and information.   

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.

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.  

UPCOMING EVENTS  

Open Mic Night – Thursday, February 9 - FREE  
Share your musical, poetry, theatre, and spoken word talents with a friendly audience at the library. Your material must be family-friendly and the time limit is 10 minutes per performance. Performers must register at Grapevine Public Library.   
Date: Thursday, February 9   
Time: 6 - 8 pm  
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  
Ages: 13+  

Texas Coin Show – This Weekend, February 10 - 12  
Coins, Stamps, Currency, Gold, Jewelry, Proof Sets, and more!   
Dates/Times: Friday, February 10, 2 - 6 pm | Saturday, February 11, 9 am - 6 pm | Sunday, February 12, 9 am - 3 pm   
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street   
Fee: $3 per person    

Grapevine Public Library Instrument Checkout - FREE  
Your Grapevine Public Library now has instruments available for checkout with your library card (also FREE). Please visit the link below for additional information regarding this grant-funded collection by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the Friends of the Grapevine Public Library. This 20+ instrument collection will continue to grow. Look for future collections at your Grapevine Public Library in health, tools, crafting, and more.  For additional information, please visit AspenDiscovery.org.   

Friday Night Date Night at The Palace – Friday, February 10  
The Enchanted Cottage - A homely maid and a disfigured ex-GI meet at a cottage where she works where. The romantic spirit of the cottage helps them see what true beauty lies within. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.  
Date: Friday, February 10  
Time: 7:30 pm  
Location: 300 South Main Street  
Fee: $6 per person  

Victorian Valentines at Nash Farm – Saturday, February 11  
Bring the family and craft your own Victorian Valentines cards while enjoying light refreshments. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.  
Date: Saturday, February 11  
Time: 10 am – 12 pm   
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street  
Fee: $5 per person   

ValenWine Trail – Saturday, February 11  
Join us for our ValenWine Trail, featuring multiple winery tasting rooms in and around Historic Downtown Grapevine, making for a leisurely stroll between venues! Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com.  
Date: Saturday, February 11  
Time: 10 am – 6 pm   
Location: Historic Downtown Grapevine  
Fee: Advance tickets - $55 per person | $60 per person at venue (if available)  

Art Cart: Valentines - Saturday, February 11  
Use all your creativity to make Valentines for your friends and family using the arts and crafts supplies provided at the library this weekend.   
Date: Saturday, February 11  
Time: 10 am?- 3 pm  
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Valentine’s One Hour Train Excursion – Saturday, February 11  
Happy Valentine’s Day! Enjoy a special ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad! Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.  
Date: Saturday, February 11  
Times: 11:50 am & 1:50 pm   
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street  
Fee: $20 per person  

Hard Night’s Day: Beatles Tribute – Saturday, February 11  
Hard Night’s Day entertains crowds with an extraordinary tribute to one of the most influential and best-selling bands of all time, the Beatles.  Please join us for a one-of-a-kind concert experience that will have audiences enthusiastically singing along, and perhaps dancing in the aisles, to a lively lineup of the Beatles’ most popular songs. A truly remarkable tribute to the infamous Fab Four! Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com.  
Date: Saturday, February 11  
Times: 3 pm & 7:30 pm  
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street  
Fee: $44 per person  

Elvis Love Songs Dinner - Starring Kraig Parker – Saturday, February 11  
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with world famous Kraig Parker, an evening of Elvis love songs and greatest hits. Parker has toured the world for 20 years, astounding audiences with his powerful voice and likeness to the King of Rock-and-Roll. Join us for a romantic, unforgettable evening that will leave you wishing it would never end. Each ticket includes a beautiful rose for each lady, presented by Kraig and a buffet dinner of beef brisket or BBQ chicken with all the sides and cobbler for dessert. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.   
Date: Saturday, February 11  
Time: 7 pm  
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street  
Fee: $60 per person  

Mother Son Date Night: Adventure Awaits – Friday, March 10 & Saturday, March 11 –Moms and sons, your date night adventure awaits! 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.  Please visit GoGrapevine.com/MotherSon for tickets and 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  

Volunteer at Mother Son Date Night – Friday, March 10 & Saturday, March 11  
The Parks and Recreation team is hosting the annual Mother Son Date Night on Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11 and are seeking volunteers. Volunteers, ages 14 and older are needed for adventure-themed activities, photo-booth management, dancing, and more. Register today to volunteer at GoGrapevine.com.   
Dates: Friday March 10 & Saturday March 11  
Location: Foundations Church, 1520 West Wall Street  
Time: Varies   
Ages: 14+ years    

Valentine's Day Storytime - Tuesday, February 14  
Join us for a special Valentine’s Day story time and crafts.  
Date: Tuesday, February 14  
Time: 4 - 4:30 pm  
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  
Ages: 5+  

Summer Camp Registration Is Open  
Registration is now open for all Summer camps. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/Camps to register your children. Currently, there are multiple summer weeks available to ensure your children have a summer to remember!       

Friends of the Library Concert Series: Music of the West African Kora - Sunday, February 19  
Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the kora’s musical repertoire, in addition to some of his own personal compositions. All ages are welcome.  
Date: Sunday, February 19   
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm  
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way   

Keep Grapevine Beautiful ECO Talk: Vegetable Gardening – Wednesday, February 22 - FREE  
Knowing where to start when planting a vegetable garden can be difficult. Join us and our speaker, Loretta Bailey for help with plant selection, soil preparation, and other valuable details to have a thriving vegetable garden. You’ll be ready to plant this Spring! This event is free but you must register at GoGrapevine.com/FebLecture.  
Date: Wednesday, February 22  
Time: 7 – 8 pm  
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way  
Ages: All   

After School Teen Zone Hangout - 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: Through Thursday, February 23  
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm  
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Adult 8 On 8 Flag Football – Registration Open Through February 27  
Register for Adult 8 on 8 flag football through February 27. The season runs March 5 through May 21. There is an 8-game guarantee season with an end-of-season playoff tournament for the top four teams in each division, if time allows. Register today at GoGrapevine.com/Register.  
Date: March 5 – May 21  
Time: Varies  
Location: GCISD Facilities  
Ages: 18+  
Fee: Varies  

The Dinos are Coming! – Prehistoric Park Tickets Available Beginning February 14  
The dinosaurs return to Grapevine this spring. LEARN about Grapevine’s prehistoric past while roaming through an outdoor exhibition of animatronic dinosaurs. DIG into the action and enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family. EXPLORE the biggest show yet, day or night! Activities include boneyard games, numerous exhibit displays, tracks trail, a dig site to discover bones of the past, and animatronic dinosaurs. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/PrehistoricPark. Presale tickets will be available to purchase February 14 through March 10. After March 10, tickets will only be sold at the gate.  
Dates: March 11 – April 16  
Time: 9 am – 6 pm  
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane  
Fee: $29 Per Vehicle  

Tennis & Pickleball Class Registration Open  
Grapevine offers a variety of tennis and pickleball programs (monthly) based on age, skill level, and experience. For additional information and to register, please visit GoGrapevine.com/Register  
Date: Varies  
Time: Varies  
Location: Dove Park Tennis Courts  
Ages: All Ages  
Fee: Varies  

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.  

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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