IN THE NEWS

Grapevine Fire Department Named as One of 14 Fire Department's Awarded $160,000 Resiliency Grant  
The Grapevine Fire Department applied on behalf of NEFDA (Northeast Fire Department Association) for a state grant for mental health resiliency. NEFDA is comprised of 14 cities that will benefit from this $160,000 grant which will benefit first responders' mental health. The grant, valid for 12 months was the first in the region to be awarded to a 14-city collaboration. More than 700 Fire members will benefit between the 14 cities. Grapevine Fire, along with 13 neighboring Fire Department agencies that will benefit is comprised of Westlake, Colleyville, Euless, Watauga, Bedford, Hurst, Haltom City, Keller, N Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Southlake, Roanoke, and Trophy Club, This grant will service the 14 cities that are members in NEFDA. The grant monies will be used for Readiness, Response, and Recovery. Readiness is education to all Fire Department members and the department Peer Teams. The response is working with Peer Team members to help with the cumulative events the fire department members experience every day. Recovery is making sure our fire department members have culturally competent clinicians and resources available for their needs while navigating mental health issues. 

Persimmon’s Bar & Grill - $15 Scratch-Made Pizza & Pitcher of Beer Combo
Join us for the Dallas Cowboys Football Watch Party this Sunday, January 14 at Persimmons Bar & Grill, 3800 Fairway Drive for their fan-favorite special: a scratch-made pizza and pitcher of cold draft beer for only $15. Enjoy other discounted menu items during the game as well. The game kicks off at 3:30 pm and everyone (21 years of age and older) will receive a complementary blue (Dallas Cowboys) shot upon arrival, by request. Let's GO COWBOYS! 

Aquatic Center (Temporary) Closure – Beginning Monday, January 8
The REC Aquatic Center will be closed for maintenance and re-plastering beginning Monday, January 8. The closure includes the pool, hot tub, and sauna. The improvements will take approximately six to eight weeks to complete.  We appreciate your patience as we conduct these improvements. Please visit GoGrapevine.com for progress updates.

SAVE THE DATE

Mayor William D. Tate’s Memoir, My Barefoot Days – Author Visit and Book Signing 
My Barefoot Days, a new book by William D. Tate, will take you on a tender and deeply personal journey back in time to the childhood of William D. Tate as he grew up in Grapevine, Texas in the first half of the twentieth century. Before becoming mayor at age 30 and dutifully serving his hometown for forty-seven years, Tate was a bright-eyed child finding adventure on his family's farm and on the pleasant streets of a blossoming Grapevine. This book is as much a memoir as it is a portrayal of the hope and unity of small-town America, and how close-knit communities such as Grapevine come to shape us as individuals.  

Join us for a visit from author Mayor William D. Tate, followed by a book signing on Saturday, January 27 at 10:30 am at the Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way. The books will be available at the event or you may pre-purchase your copy at bit.ly/4aAJzCK for a $20 donation. All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library. Purchases made at the event will be open to Venmo, Paypal, cash, or check payments. 

Valentine's Date & Wine Night - Thursday, February 1
Calling all foodies! Join Chef Teddy, host of Made Scratch Texas and owner of Scratch Catering, for an exclusive Valentine's Day cooking demonstration. Learn to create popular appetizers, entrees, and sides while enjoying samples of each dish and expertly paired wines throughout the evening. Elevate your Valentine's celebration with this unforgettable culinary experience. Please register at bit.ly/490urx9. 
Date: Thursday, February 1 
Time: 6 – 8 pm 
Location: The Vine Arts and Events Center in Vintage Hall, 225 West Worth Street 
Fee: $75 
Ages: 21+ 

UPCOMING EVENTS  

Friday Night, Date Night – Friday, January 12
Friday, January 12 - 7:30 pm: Labyrinth - Sixteen-year-old Sarah must solve a labyrinth to rescue her baby brother when the Goblin King abducts him. 
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street        
Admission: $6 per person        
Tickets for all showings are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.         

Cholesterol: the Good, the Bad, and the Truth with Dr. Liz Graves, DC – Saturday, January 13
Learn how to manage the good and the bad of cholesterol with Dr. Liz Graves, DC. Much of what we are told about cholesterol is outdated which makes it difficult to address the root problem. Learn what your lipid panel means and why avoiding saturated fats won't resolve your high cholesterol. Dr. Graves will reveal the number one culprit of high cholesterol. **Spoiler alert, it's not your food.**  
Date: Saturday, January 13 
Time: 2 – 3 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Grapevine Wellness Expo – Saturday, January 13 & Sunday, January 14
This is planet Earth’s best-loved wellness event with over 100 exhibitors featuring products and services for mind, body and spirit. Shop for breakthrough nutritional products, energized jewelry and stones, essential oils, air purifiers, and more. Experience bodywork, Reiki, reflexology, and intuitive readings. Discover the latest in holistic medicine and healing technologies. Learn from 24 talks and open forums. Tickets may be purchased at WellnessExpo.net.  
Dates: Saturday, January 13 & Sunday, January 14 
Time: 11 am – 6 pm  
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street 
Fee: $7  

MLK Day of Service – Monday, January 15
Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for ‘A day on, not a day off.’ On this day, the American people are called upon to engage in public service and promote peaceful social change. In 1994, Congress designated Martin Luther King Jr. Day as the first, and only federal holiday observed as a National Day of Service. Together, we will honor Dr. King's legacy by actively contributing to the betterment of our communities by participating in outdoor community improvement. Please register to volunteer at bit.ly/3RezkG4. Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. 
Date: Monday, January 15 
Time: 9 – 11 am 
Location: Various (you will be notified of location prior to Monday, January 15) 
Ages: All Ages

Daddy Daughter Dance – Friday, January 19 & Saturday, January 20
Get ready to boogie the night away at our groovy disco daddy–daughter dance. Your time will be filled with dancing, music, and themed activities. So, dust off those bell bottoms and put on your dancing shoes because we are taking you back to the seventies! Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of fun. Pricing is per person and space is limited. This event will sell out quickly and tickets will not be available at the door. Volunteer opportunities for this event are available at bit.ly/48HIIyo. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit GoGrapevine.com.  
Dates/Times: Friday, January 19; 7 – 9 pm | Saturday, January 20; 11 am – 1 pm, 2 – 4 pm, 5 – 7 pm  
Location: Compass Church, 4201 Pool Road 
Admission: $25/resident | $30/non-resident  
Ages: Girls 2 – 18 years 

Raptors of North Texas from The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center – Saturday, January 20
Join the Grapevine Garden Club to celebrate Bird Sanctuary Week. Meet live birds and talk to bird education ambassadors. Open to all ages. 
Date: Saturday, January 20 
Time: 2?-?3 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 

The Reemergence of UFOs with Neil Pinto – Saturday, January 27
UFOs (now called UAP) are once again making headlines! As featured in the Dallas Morning News, this thought-provoking lecture delves into the US government's ongoing investigations and eye-opening new whistleblower claims. Join us as we explore the most compelling UAP cases, hear why government officials are taking a once ridiculed topic seriously, and see what revelations may emerge in the months ahead. 
Date: Saturday, January 27 
Time: 2?-?3:30 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Cardio Crunch – Thursday, February 1 – Thursday, February 29
Join our Cardio Crunch Challenge this February! Log all of the calories you burned during the month of February on our Precor cardio machines and win prizes!  Register today and pick up your Preva chip at the Fitness Desk. 
Dates: Thursday, February 1 – Thursday, February 29 
Time: During REC operating hours 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 
Link: bit.ly/3S3Qm0r  

Grapevine Baseball & Softball Spring Registration Now Open  
Registration for the spring season of Grapevine Baseball & Softball begins December 1. Register in December and receive early bird pricing. Registration will begin closing in February as divisions fill up. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/GBS.  

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