IN THE NEWS  

Positive Mosquito Samples 
Three positive mosquito samples carrying the West Nile Virus were confirmed in the following areas: the 2400 block of Mustang Drive, the 3100 block of Timberline Drive, and the 1800 block of Hall-Johnson Road.  Mosquito control ground spraying will be conducted within a one-mile radius of all three of these areas on Thursday, July 20 beginning at 9 pm. The spray area maps may be viewed at GrapevineTexas.gov.  

Dove Waterpark Closing Early – Friday, July 21 
Dove Waterpark, 1509 Hood Lane, will close at 6 pm this Friday, July 21, for a private event. Regular operating hours will resume on Saturday, July 22.  

GRACE School Supply Drive – July 1 - 31
Drop off new school supplies at The REC during the month of July and receive a one-day, guest pass. All donations benefit the GRACE School Supply Drive. Limit one guest pass per donation. 
Dates: July 1 - 31 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 

New Businesses Opening in Grapevine 
Shop, Wine, Dine, and 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  

Christmas in July Movie - Thursday, July 20  
Join us at the Library and enjoy the Christmas classic, ELF. Buddy, a human raised by Santa’s Elves, learns about his origins and heads to New York City to meet his biological father. Make your own spaghetti concoction, drink hot chocolate, and enjoy a cool break from the summer sun.  
Date: Thursday, July 20  
Time: 2 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way   
Ages: 6th grade +, Rated PG  

Get a FREE Fitness Class In August or September
Get fit this August and earn a FREE class! Register for any three fitness classes in August and get a fourth one FREE. Your fourth class may be taken in August or September. For additional information, please visit the Fitness Desk at The REC, 1175 Municipal Way, or visit bit.ly/46NuSdw. 

Hobby Time: Button Making - Friday, July 21  
All about button making is the topic for this month’s skills/hobby class. Attendees are also welcome to work on other projects.   
Date: Friday, July 21 
Time: 4:30 - 6 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  
Ages: 6th grade +  

Wellness Expo – Saturday, July 22 – Sunday, July 23
Visit 80+ exhibit booths with products and services for body, mind and spirit. Boost your immune system and balance your emotional state. Shop jewelry, essential oils, natural products, and metaphysical gifts. For additional information, please visit WellnessExpo.net. 
Dates: Saturday, July 22 – Sunday, July 23 
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street 
Time: 11 am – 6 pm 
Fee: $7 per person 

Art Night for Adults - Thursday, July 27  
Not all art has to be fine art. Make it fun art by joining us for a fun evening of feel-good, no-pressure, crafty creativity. Paper and paint supplies will be provided. Participants may also bring their own. Art night is free and open to the public.  
Date: Thursday, July 27  
Time: 6 - 8 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way   
Ages: 18+  

Weekend Movies at the Palace Theatre  
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street  
Admission: $6 per person  
Tickets for all showings are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.   

Thursday, July 20, 7 pm: The Sandlot - In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures. 

Friday, July 21, 7:30 pm: The Bridges of Madison County - Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of homemaker Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s. 

Summer Splash Bash at Peace Plaza – Every Sunday in July - FREE
Cool off at Peace Plaza with splash pads, bounce houses, a DJ, and more. This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to beat the heat and spend quality time with your loved ones this summer. This event is perfect for families with young children who are looking for a fun way to spend their Sunday afternoons.  
Dates: July 30 
Time: 4 - 7 pm 
Location: Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street 

Shakespeare in the Park – July 21, 22, and 23 
Enjoy an enchanting evening of "Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream" at The Grapevine Botanical Gardens. Immerse yourself in timeless magic amidst captivating beauty. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, chairs, and snacks for an extraordinary outdoor theater experience under the stars. Tickets are available at GoGrapevine.com or they may be purchased upon your arrival. 
Dates: July 21, 22 & 23 
Location: The Grapevine Botanical Gardens, 411 Ball Street 
Times: Doors open at 7 pm | Shows start at 8:30 pm 
Admission: $15 per resident / $20 per non-resident  

PAWS By Reading – Friday, July 21 - FREE   
Join the Grapevine Animal Services team for their PAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare and Safety) reading program. Children ages 12 years and under will have the opportunity to attend this unique story time about the connection between animals and people. Due to limited space, registration is required at GrapevineTicketLine.com. To allow for more children to attend, we kindly ask that only one chaperone per family attend. Following story time, there will be a craft making opportunity and a snack.     
Date: Friday, July 21       
Time: 10 – 11 am  
Location: Grapevine Animal Services, 500 Shady Brook Drive    

Pop & Play at City Parks – Last day is this Friday, July 21
Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation as they pop-up at different City parks to celebrate Parks and Recreation month! Enjoy the opportunity to discover the unique amenities at some of the City’s best parks, including state-of-the-art playgrounds, cool summer spray grounds, sports complexes, and picnic pavilions. At each park pop-up, food, take-home crafts, lawn games, and giveaways will be offered to the first 50 people in attendance. Arrive early, as they are only popping up for one-hour before heading to their next location. Please visit GoGrapevne.com/Events for additional information regarding locations and times. 

Happy To Help Saturday – Saturday, July 22 
Enjoy the great outdoors and make new friends while taking part in Happy to Help Saturday. At this fun, outdoor event, volunteers come together to improve the environment and our community. Projects take place in Grapevine parks and may include painting, removal of invasive plants, and litter pickup – among other tasks. There are a few spots open for experienced kayakers to conduct shoreline cleanup. Specific location and instruction details will be sent once you have registered. Please register at GoGrapevine.com/Volunteer.   
Date: Saturday, July 22   
Time: 8 – 10 am   
Location: TBD    

Kamica King in Concert - Saturday, July 22 - FREE
Kamica King is a soulful singer-songwriter, known for her smooth vocals and acoustic stylings. With her eclectic blend of feel-good music, the classically trained vocalist has a knack for connecting to the heart of her audience, blending genres, and weaving story and song together to inspire and uplift. Her resume is impressive! Kamica has been named Cultural Ambassador by the U.S. Department of State serving through American Music Abroad. She has appeared on ABC, FOX, and NBC, and has even given a TEDxTalk video. You do not want to miss this one! 
Date: Saturday, July 22  
Time: 2 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Summer Movie Series – Every Tuesday & Wednesday through July 26
The Palace Theatre proudly presents family-friendly summer movies every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. For a complete list of movies, dates, and to purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com.      
Days: Tuesdays & Wednesdays through July 26     
Time: 10 am     
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street      
Fee: $4 per person   

Poolside Luau - Friday, July 28
Take a trip to the islands and enjoy the tastes, sights, and sounds of a tropical paradise. Enjoy hula performers, mesmerizing fire performers, and groovy beats from this poolside DJ. Delicious bites from our attending food truck vendors will also be available. This event is open to all ages. Join the fun at this unforgettable poolside extravaganza! Please visit GoGrapevine.com for additional information.  
Date: Friday, July 28 
Time: 6 – 9 pm 
Location: Pleasant Glade Pool, 1805 Hall-Johnson Road 
Admission: Season Pass Holders – FREE | Residents - $2 | Non-residents - $4 

4th Annual Paws and Pastries - Saturday, July 29 - FREE
Calling all dog moms and dads! Have a PAWsome morning of summer fun with your furry friend at the 4th Annual Paws and Pastries. This event will be packed with amazing vendors, groovy music, tasty food, and of course adorable dogs galore. Please visit GoGrapevine.com for additional information.  
Date: Saturday, July 29 
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 am 
Location: The Bark Park at Bear Creek Park, Texas 360 Service Road  

Songwriting and Performance Workshop with Kamica King - Saturday, July 29
Kamica King is returning to Grapevine, this time for a songwriting and performance workshop! Her workshop includes performance technique and coaching, songwriting, and improvisation and freestyling. The roles of music in self-care, community care, and stress management will all be explored. Arts-based social entrepreneurship, and more will engage participants in creative expression and community building through musical experiences.  
Date: Saturday, July 29  
Time: 2 pm  
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 

ECO Talk: Fall Vegetable Garden - Wednesday, August 16
Have you wanted to plant a Fall vegetable garden, but don’t know where to start? Keep Grapevine Beautiful’s August ECO Talk speaker, Loretta Bailey, will review soil preparation and other valuable details to have a thriving vegetable garden. She will help you with a variety of vegetable plants and which to choose for your garden. Registration is now open at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org.  
Date: Wednesday, August 16 
Time: 7 – 8 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way  

Carol of Lights Vendor Applications Being Accepted - Event Date: Monday, November 20
Attention food and merchant vendors, applications are now being accepted for the 35th annual Carol of Lights event! Whether you offer delicious treats or unique merchandise, this is your opportunity to shine under the dazzling lights while captivating holiday enthusiasts. For those who wish to take part in this cherished tradition, please visit GoGrapevine.com to submit your application. Applications will be accepted through September 20 or until space is full.  

Fall Baseball & Softball Registration  
Registration for the fall season of Grapevine Baseball & Softball is now open! During the month of June, receive the early bird pricing when registering your player for GBS. Registration will begin closing in August as divisions fill up. Please visit bit.ly/45PqOJi to register. 

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, custom jewelry, artisan craftworks 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     

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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