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Early Voting Information 
Early Voting for the May 6 Election will begin on Monday, April 24.  Residents can cast their ballots for the City Candidate Election and GCISD Board of Trustees Election at the Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, or any polling location in Tarrant County. To see a full list of polling locations and to view your sample ballot visit TarrantCountyTX.gov/en/elections.html. 

Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted during the following days/hours: 

April 24 – 28         Monday – Friday               8 am – 5 pm 
April 29                 Saturday                            7 am – 7 pm 
April 30                 Sunday                            10 am – 4 pm 
May 1 – 2 Monday – Tuesday 7 am – 7 pm  

Board and Commission Appointments  
We are currently seeking Grapevine citizens who would like to support the City by serving on one of our many Boards and Commissions. Applications are being accepted through May 17.  Please visit GrapevineTexas.gov to view a list of vacancies and to download an application.  Please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 817.410.3182 with any additional inquiries.   

6 Stones CPR – Volunteers Needed 
VOLUNTEER to help homeowners who are struggling to make necessary home repairs. By mobilizing community volunteers, 6 Stones aims to strengthen, grow, and revitalize the community one home and one family at a time. When you volunteer for their CPR Spring Blitz, you volunteer to be a Catalyst of Hope transforming lives one home at a time. Volunteer at 6Stones.org/cpr. For groups of six or more volunteers, please email jholmes@6stones.org for a special registration code to ensure your team is able to volunteer together. 

Report a Non-Emergency Issue  
The City has added a convenient online option to report non-emergency issues such as potholes, road obstructions, animal services, code enforcement items, street light outages, and traffic signal issues. Please visit bit.ly/3m9wxrI to view full details. Always dial 9-1-1 in the event of an actual emergency. 

CAUTION: Grapevine Lake Under Water Obstructions  
Grapevine Lake is nearly two feet over the normal pool. Underwater hazards may be submerged during higher lake levels and extreme caution should be used while swimming and/or using any watercraft. A map of these potential underwater structure hazards may be viewed at bit.ly/3o5w3DD. Please always wear a life jacket! 

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  

Teen Hobby Time - Friday, April 21  
Join us in the Teen Zone for some company while you work on a project or hobby. Bring your own to work on or do one of the many things we have on hand or even come in and learn a new hobby skill! This week, Miss Molly will be demonstrating how to diamond paint.  
Date: Friday, April 21  
Time: 4:30 - 6 pm  
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 

Jazz Wine Train – This Friday, April 21 
Join the Grapevine Vintage Railroad for our Jazz Wine Train presented by TEXRail. Enjoy live jazz entertainment, assorted hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and wine tastings from Grapevine tasting rooms. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Date: Friday, April 21 
Time: 7:25 pm  
Location: Historic Cotton Belt Depot, 705 South Main Street 
Fee: $65 per person  

Casablanca – Friday, April 21 
A cynical American expatriate struggles to decide if he should help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape French Morocco. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Date: Friday, April 21 
Time: 7:30 pm 
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $6 per person  

Spring Into Nash – Saturday, April 22 - FREE 
Join us at Nash Farm for Spring Into Nash! Experience life when the City’s earliest settlers made their home in Grapevine. 
Date: Saturday, April 22 
Time: 10 am – 2 pm  
Location: Nash Farm, 636 Ball Street  

Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games – Saturday, April 22 
Grapevine Parks and Recreation, Highland Arts & Athletics, and the International Highland Games Federation proudly present the Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival and Highland Games. This event will host 100 Scottish Highland Games athletes competing on the field, dozens of merchandise vendors, a food court, a beer garden, Celtic dancers, a Clan Village, and a Scottish pipe and drum band. Come and enjoy this great family outing on the beautiful beaches of Grapevine Lake!  

Proceeds benefit the Grapevine Shield Foundation which was established in 2008 to aid the family members of police officers and firefighters who are killed or injured in the line of duty. Please visit GrapevineCeltic.com to purchase tickets.  
Date: Saturday, April 22 
Time: 8 am – 6 pm 
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane 
Ages: All ages 

Connections: Sensory Room Experience - Saturday, April 22  
Join us this Saturday for immersive sensory activities including foam soap, textured balls, scented dough, kinetic sand, colored lights, light panels with Magnatiles, and more! 
Date: Saturday, April 22  
Time: 10 am - 12 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Art Cart: Spring - Saturday, April 22  
Use your creativity, critical thinking, and maker skills to make spring-themed crafts for your friends and family using the art and craft supplies provided on the Art Cart. 
Date: Saturday, April 22  
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Sweet Baby James – Saturday, April 22 
America’s #1 James Taylor tribute artist, Bill Griese, returns from Nashville with his acclaimed Sweet Baby James show. Join us for the timeless music of the six-time Grammy winner with a performance you have to hear to believe! Not your typical tribute band fare and not a look-alike, Griese brings you the songs and stories of Taylor in a refreshingly authentic way, using only his spot-on vocals and guitar playing. It is a natural and respectful homage to an American original. Whether you are a lifelong or casual JT fan, this one is not-to-miss! Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Date: Saturday, April 22 
Time: 7:30 pm 
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $30 per person  

Mystery in the Park - Saturday, April 22 
Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation and Grapevine Escape at the Botanical Gardens to figure out the new Mystery in the Park! During this unique, award-winning event, you will get the opportunity to play detective and roam through the gardens to find out who the real culprit is. Each scene and clue you stumble upon will bring you closer to uncovering the truth. Fun for the whole family. Please visit GoGrapevine.com to purchase tickets. 
Date: Saturday, April 22 
Time: Multiple showtimes from 11 am - 6:45 pm 
Location: Grapevine Botanical Gardens, 411 Ball Street 
Ages: All Ages 
Fee: $10 per resident/$15 per non-resident  

Stories & Songs for Earth Day with Dorayne Breedlove - Saturday, April 22
Celebrate Earth Day with our favorite storyteller, Dorayne Breedlove! All ages are welcome and no registration is required.  
Date: Saturday, April 22  
Time: 3:30 - 4 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way   

Waste Reduction at Home – Wednesday, April 26 - FREE 
This ECO Talk will cover reducing waste in your home and will be led by Isabelle Bishop, a doctoral student at the University of North Texas. Bishop’s instruction will start in the kitchen and she will work her way through the home. Her practical tips will make a big impact in your own efforts. This event is FREE but registration is required at jotform.com. Date: Wednesday, April 26 
Time: 7 – 8 pm 
Location:  Stewart Hall, The REC of Grapevine, 1175 Municipal Way 
Ages: All ages 

Club All Access “Trolls World Tour” Play – Saturday, May 6 
We invite you to enjoy “Trolls World Your” presented by Club All Access. Join these talented individuals as they showcase their talent and hard work just for you. Please visit GoGrapevineTickets.com for additional information and to purchase tickets. Ticket sale proceeds will assist with funding of this important program. The Grapevine Parks and Recreation Club All Access program is designed to promote positive emotional, social, physical, and cognitive support for individuals with special needs. We encourage participation, explore talents, experience new opportunities, and engage with peers in a fun and safe environment.   
Date: Saturday, May 6 
Time: Doors open at 12:30 pm, play begins at 1 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 
Ages: All Ages 
Fee: $5/person  

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!     

Youth Sports Camps – Registration Open 
The REC is offering a variety of sports camps and clinics this summer, designed to engage aspiring athletes, ages seven to 16. While encouraging sportsmanship and self-discipline, your athlete will be introduced to basic foundations for training through a fun, structured, skill building program. Sports camps include basketball, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and volleyball. Register at GoGrapevine.com for a great opportunity for your children to improve their skills.  

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 our job opportunities at GoGrapevine.com/Careers.  

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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