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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.   

Grapevine Just Took Over Dallas Newstands 
Pick up the May issue of D Magazine and check out the full spread (pages 62 and 63) about Grapevine, Mayor Tate, and many other fun facts. This “Suburbs” issue features Grapevine Main Station on the cover – and it looks fabulous!  This is one you will definitely want to share and save.    

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. 

New Businesses Opening in Grapevine 
Shop, Wine, Dine & Explore Grapevine! View a listing of new businesses opening in Grapevine this month at bit.ly/41FJFEu. Read additional details about each one of them compiled by our Economic Development team at bit.ly/41BqPyg. 

Code Enforcement – Watering Your Lawn
Enjoy the sunny days of Spring and keep Grapevine beautiful by mowing your lawn. Watering is prohibited from 10am to 6pm - unless you choose to water by hand with a garden hose. Garden hose watering is permissible at any time. Visit bit.ly/3mY8rQW for additional information regarding our local code enforcement regulations. 

UPCOMING EVENTS  

Waste Reduction at Home – Tonight, 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:  The REC, 1175 Municipal Way (Stewart Hall) 
Ages: All ages 

Farm to Fork Fundraiser – Saturday, April 29
Join us at Nash Farm for the biggest fundraiser of the year! Your ticket includes one-on-one experiences around the farm with the historical interpretation team, dinner, and a private acoustic performance from country artist, Justin Mason!  Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com for additional information and to purchase tickets 
Date: Saturday, April 29 
Time: 6 – 9 pm  
Location: Nash Farm, 636 Ball Street 
Fee: $125/person 

Metroplex Doll & Toy Show – Saturday, April 29
The Metroplex Doll & Toy Show is one of the best and largest shows in Texas. You will find fine antique and modern dolls, teddy bears, and toys. This is a family friendly show with wonderful items to delight collectors of all ages. 
Date: Saturday, April 29 
Time: 10 am – 4 pm  
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street 
Fee: Children under 12 - $3 | 12+ - $7 per person (Admission fee is cash only at the door). 

Willy Wonka Jr. Presented by North Texas Performing Arts – Thursday, April 27 – Sunday, April 30 
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Ronald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Enjoy this musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth!  Please visit ntpa.org for showtime information and ticket information. 
Dates: Thursday, April 27 – Sunday, April 30 
Time: Various 
Location: Palace Arts Center - 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $15 - $36 per person 

Jazz Wine Train – This Friday, April 28
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 28 
Time: 7:25 pm  
Location: Historic Cotton Belt Depot, 705 South Main Street 
Fee: $65 per person 

Father Son Field Day – Resident Tickets Available Monday, May 1
Get ready for an adventurous morning as we gear up for our annual Father Son Field Day on Saturday, June 10.  Enjoy an action-packed day while spending awesome quality time together making memories that will last a lifetime. Grapevine resident tickets will be made available on Monday, May 1 and non-resident tickets will be available on Monday, May 8. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/FatherSon for additional information and to purchase tickets. 
Date: Saturday, June 10 
Location: Parr Park, 3010 Parr Lane 
Time: 8 – 11:30 am 
Ages: 3 – 18-year-old boys & their Dads     
Fee: $20 per resident / $25 per non-resident 

Classic Cartoons & Crafts – Tuesday, May 2
Bring the little ones to watch classic cartoons while making a fun craft at the Lancaster Theatre. The children’s ticket includes a craft activity, classic cartoons, a small popcorn, and a drink (bottled water or juice box). Adult ticket includes classic cartoons and a bottled water or juice box.  The Flinstones will be the featured cartoon and the crafts are a paper plate butterfly and hanging flower craft. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Date: Tuesday, May 2 
Time: 10 am  
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street 
Fees: $6 for children | $3 for adults            

Club All Access “Trolls World Tour” Play – Saturday, May 6 
We invite you to enjoy “Trolls World Tour” presented by Club All Access. Join these talented individuals as they showcase their talent and hard work just for you. 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. Please visit GoGrapevineTickets.com for additional information and to purchase tickets. 
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  

Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market - Every Saturday through September 9 - FREE 
The Grapevine Farmers and Artisan Market is an open-air market in Historic Downtown Grapevine offering fresh Texas produce, baked goods, and handcrafted Texas-made items. It is a great place to bring the whole family, learn about Texas products, and shop locally.   
Dates: Saturdays through September 9  
Time:  10 am – 4 pm    
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street    

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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