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Unofficial City Council Election Results
Place 5
Chris Coy - 5,077
William Thorsell - 1,356
Place 6
Duff O'Dell - 4,603
Theresa Strayer - 1,924
The election will be officially canvassed at the Tuesday, May 16 City Council meeting at City Hall, 200 South Main Street.
39th Annual Main Street Fest presented by Bank of the West – May 19 – 21 - Tickets Now Available
The magic of Main Street Fest is coming back better than ever! We welcome you and your family for three fun-filled days of breathtaking shows, a Craft Brew Experience, live music, and a street fair with flair. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com for the complete schedule and to purchase tickets. To volunteer, visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com and register for Main Street Days.
Dates: Friday, May 19 – Sunday, May 21
Location: Historic Main Street District
Fee: $9 for adults, $5 for seniors & children (6-12)
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.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
School Age Storytime with Make & Take Craft - Saturday, May 13 - FREE
Enjoy our school age Storytime and make & take craft!
Date: Saturday, May 13
Time: 11 - 11:30 am
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 5+
Sunflower Painting Class - Saturday, May 13 - FREE
Come have fun painting sunflowers! All supplies are provided. This program is for ages 18 and over. This event is free, however, space is limited. Please register at GrapevineTexas.gov.
Date: Saturday, May 13
Time: 2 - 4 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 18+
Microsoft Word Basics Class - Tuesday, May 16 - FREE
Goodwill North Central Texas’ Digital Career Accelerator® program is offering a free class every Tuesday in May. On Tuesday, May 16, the class will cover Microsoft Word basics. Computers will be provided for in-class use. Class sizes are limited. Registration is required at library.grapevinetexs.gov.
Date: Tuesday, May 16
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Tai Chi in the Courtyard - Saturday, May 20 - FREE
Susan Thompson, a certified occupational therapist, will educate us on the health benefits of Tai Chi through her program, Flowing Mobility Tai Chi. No registration is required.
Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 10 - 11 am
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way (Courtyard between the Library and The REC)
Ages: 13+
Grapevine Main LIVE! – Friday Evenings Through June 30 - FREE
Venture into Harvest Hall for some takeout from any of the six chef-inspired global kitchens as well as specialty crafted cocktails. Savor your meal alfresco-style at Peace Plaza while enjoying the mild evenings of Spring and listening to performances by some of the best local artists and bands in the metroplex. All shows begin at 7:30 pm and are approximately two hours. Please visit Eventbrite.com for additional information and reserved seating tickets.
Dates/Entertainment Line-up:
Friday, May 12: 80’s Mixtape, 80’s Hits Cover Band
Friday, May 26: The Decades, Top 70’s – 2000’s hits
Friday, June 2: Joshua Tree, U2 tribute
Friday, June 9: Zach King Band, Texas Rock
Friday, June 16: Windy City, Chicago tribute
Friday, June 23: Piano Man, The Billy Joel Experience
Friday, June 30: Escape, Journey tribute
Location: Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street
Fee: General admission is free. Reserved seating is $25 per person.
Father Son Field Day – Tickets Now Available
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. 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
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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