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Grapevine Public Library To Celebrate 100 Years 
Cheers to 100 years!  You are invited to celebrate the Grapevine Public Library’s Centennial Celebration on Saturday, March 4 beginning at 10:30 am in the Library Program Room.  Mayor William D. Tate will share memories from library history at 11 am, followed by a book signing.  In honor of the Library’s 100 years, Mayor Tate has generously donated 100 copies of his recently published memoir to the Friends of the Library for their fundraiser. The books will be available for a $20 (cash or check only) donation and all proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library.  Library Board Member Megan Li will perform a harp concert at 2 pm and the celebratory day will conclude with a variety of children’s activities and entertainment from 3 to 5 pm. Please join us, and thank you for being a part of Grapevine Public Library’s incredible history. 

Library WINS BIG  
Congratulations to the Grapevine Public Library which has just been crowned with the ACHIEVEMENT OF EXCELLENCE IN LIBRARIES AWARD for 2022!  Of the 542 public library systems in Texas, the Grapevine Public Library is one of only 73 that have earned this year’s award. With this honor, the Grapevine Library is now in the top 15% of all public libraries in the State of Texas.  Proud to be the first sensory-inclusive certified library in the State of Texas, the Grapevine library offers 277, 829 physical volumes of books, and 53,189 electronic volumes.  Obtain your free library card today and take part in a multitude of programs for every age from infants to senior citizens. Dive into e-books, audiobooks, their E-sports academy, 3D printing, board games, health kits, sensory stem, literacy kits, a mobile book bus, Create-It maker resources, musical instrument check-out, and a robust genealogy collection.  We are incredibly proud of our Grapevine Public Library and its dynamic, knowledgeable, and fun team! 

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  

“Fight the Fall” Lunch & Learn - Thursday, February 16 - FREE 
Join Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center for an informative Lunch and Learn covering fall prevention, the causes of falls, and how to limit the risk. There will be a physical therapist and PT tech available to answer any questions and complete a fall risk screening for you. Please register at GoGrapevine.com. 
Date: Thursday, February 16 
Time: 11:20 am – 1 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 
Ages: 55 + years 

Teen Craft Time - Friday, February 17  
Teens are invited to bring their own craft projects to work on and share or take part in the projects we have available. All preteens and teens are welcome.  
Date: Friday, February 17   
Time: 4:30 – 6 pm  
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way   

Ukulele Group Lessons for Adults - Saturday, February 18  
We will review the parts of the ukulele, tuning, and name of the strings. We will learn the C and F chords. If you have a ukulele, please bring it to class, or you may use one of ours. 
Date: Saturday, February 18 
Time: 11:30 am - 12 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 

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   

Divine Consign - Children’s Pop-Up Sale – Sunday, February 19 & Monday, February 20 – FREE 
Divine Consign, the metroplex’s favorite pop-up consignment event for gently used children's and maternity clothing, shoes, baby equipment, furniture, books, and more begins this Sunday.  Visit DivineConsign.net for additional information.  
Dates:  Sunday, February 19 & Monday, February 20  
Times: Various                                                                                              
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street  

Texas Independence Day Celebration - Saturday, March 4  
Mark your calendars for the annual celebration of Texas Independence Day hosted by the Grapevine Historical Society.  2023 marks the 200th anniversary of the Texas Rangers Law Enforcement Agency. They will bring their traveling road show exhibition to Grapevine with a program including former Texas Rangers and historians. Mayor Tate will speak at 2 pm.  The exhibits, speakers and vehicles will celebrate 200 years of history in Texas. 
Date: Saturday, March 4 
Time: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm 
Location: 702 South Main Street  

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    

Summer Camp Registration – Now 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!     

Tennis & Pickleball Class Registration – Now 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 

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.   
Dates: 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 Now  
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 are now available to purchase 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  

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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