IN THE NEWS 

Positive West Nile Virus Mosquito Samples
Five mosquito samples tested positive for carrying the West Nile Virus in the following locations: the 2700 block of Whitby Lane, the 2400 block of Mustang Drive, the 1800 block of Hall-Johnson Road, the 3000 block of Meadowmere Lane, and the 1500 block of North Dooley Street. Mosquito control ground spraying will be conducted on Wednesday, July 17 beginning at at 9:30pm within a one-mile radius of the 2400 block of Mustang Drive, the 1800 block of Hall-Johnson Road, and the 3000 block of Meadowmere Lane. 

Mosquito control ground spraying will be conducted on three consecutive evenings in the 2700 block of Whitby Lane and the 1500 block of North Dooley Street due to these locations having repeat positive mosquito samples. Spraying in these areas will be conducted within a one-mile radius on Wednesday, July 17, Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 19 beginning at 9:30pm each night. View additional details regarding West Nile Virus at bit.ly/3KVclSQ. 

Save the Date! North Pole Express Ticket Sales Start September 25  
Santa's North Pole Express tickets are going on sale September 25. Christmas is around the corner, and we can't wait to celebrate the Christmas season! Please visit ChristmasCapitalofTexas.com for full details.  

Shop, Wine, Dine & Explore Grapevine
Grapevine has so many exciting restaurants that have been added to the more than 200 dining options we offer - and we will be welcoming additional concepts soon! Visit bit.ly/3W0T8Va to read more about each of the new businesses that are opening this month in Grapevine.  

Various Lake Park & Boat Ramp Closures Remain in Place
Grapevine Lake levels remain very high and various lake park and boat ramp closures remain in place until further notice. Shoreline structure hazards may go unseen and create dangerous boating/swimming conditions. View a shoreline structure hazard map at bit.ly/2HxxeUr. For additional information regarding these closures, please visit GoGrapevine.com/Updates. 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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

Friday, July 19 - 7:30 pm: Summertime - An American spinster's dream of romance finally becomes a bittersweet reality when she meets a handsome, but married, Italian man while vacationing in Venice. 

Saturday, July 20 – 7:30 pm: Jaws - When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. 

Rock Out Grapevine – Saturday, July 20
Looking for a fun and creative way to give back? Join us at Hop & Sting Brewery for a rock painting fundraiser benefiting Keep Grapevine Beautiful. Paint your own rock and support local environmental efforts while enjoying food trucks, great music, and a day of creative fun with friends and family. Painted rocks will be placed at Parr Park Rock Art Trail. 
Date: Saturday, July 20  
Time: 12 - 10 pm 
Location: Hop and Sting Brewing Company, 906 Jean Street 
Fee: $10 per rock 
Ages: All

5th Annual Paws and Pastries - Saturday, July 20 - FREE
Calling all dog moms and dads! Have a PAWsome morning of summer fun with your furry friend at the 5th 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 20  
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 am  
Location: The Bark Park at Bear Creek Park, Texas 360 Service Road

Grapevine Wellness Expo – Saturday, July 20 & Sunday, July 21
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, July 20 & Sunday, July 21  
Time: 11 am – 6 pm   
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street  
Fee: $7   

Fossils of Texas – Sunday, July 21 - FREE
Fossil hunters Art Sahlstein and Kenny Schulbach will discuss prehistoric Texas, including the specimens currently on display in the lobby. Learn all about the fossils of the Woodbine formation and the Western Interior Seaway. 
Date: Sunday, July 21 
Time: 2 - 3 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way

Dinosaur George's Museum – Tuesday, July 23 - FREE
Join the Library team for this unique one-day-only special event, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The library program room will be transformed into a prehistoric museum by one of the largest traveling prehistoric exhibits in North America. The traveling museum showcases a diverse range of prehistoric creatures with a primary focus on dinosaurs. From massive dinosaur skulls to intricate fossil replicas, view exhibit pieces from around the world and from every time period. In addition to dinosaurs, other fascinating prehistoric animals such as fish and mammals provide a comprehensive view of Earth's history. 
Date: Tuesday, July 23 
Time: 10 am?-?7 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Christmas in July – Friday, July 26
Get ready for a splash of holiday cheer at Pleasant Glade Pool. We’re turning up the festive spirit during our Christmas in July event. There will be crafts, themed activities, Sam’s Club Mobile Food Truck, Hook N Ladder Pizza, and of course, plenty of Christmas music to get you in the spirit. This is the perfect way to beat the summer heat with a merry celebration for the entire family. All ages welcome! 
Date: Friday, July 26 
Time: 6 – 9 pm 
Location: Pleasant Glade Pool, 1805 Hall Johnson Road 
Fee: Season Pass Holders – FREE | Grapevine resident - $2 | Non-resident - $4  

Happy to Help Saturday Waterway Cleanup – Saturday, July 27
Join Keep Grapevine Beautiful, Clear Lakes Texas, and Keep Flower Mound Beautiful for a Grapevine Lake cleanup event. This month’s Happy to Help Saturday will take place in and around Grapevine Lake, focusing on the shoreline and waterways. We encourage boaters to bring their watercraft to help gather litter that has collected in coves and on the water. A limited number of volunteers, with previous kayaking experience, may register to use a kayak at no charge to assist with waterway cleanup. Other volunteers will assist with shoreline cleanup throughout lake parks in Grapevine and Flower Mound. Locations on Grapevine Lake will depend on water levels. Flower Mound locations will be North Park Trailhead, Murrell Park, and Twin Coves. All supplies will be provided. We always welcome trash bag donations. Please visit KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org for additional information and to register. All ages welcome.
Date: Saturday, July 27  
Time: 8 – 10 am 
Location: Grapevine Area Lake  
Ages: All  

Dino Bo: Texas in the Cretaceous – Saturday, July 27
Ever wonder what life was like in Texas during the time of the dinosaurs? In this highly educational program, Dino Bo will teach students about dinosaurs that walked, swam, and flew right here in Texas. Dino Bo offers tips for kids to go on their own fossil hunt. After the presentation, kids will have the opportunity to examine real fossils from Texas dinosaurs. Date: Saturday, July 27 
Time: 2?-?3 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

All Tracks Lead to Grapevine: A Dinosaur Experience – through July 31 
Calling all dino enthusiasts! Grapevine transforms into a prehistoric paradise this Summer with "All Tracks Lead to Grapevine", featuring dinosaur digs, towering T-Rex replicas, and educational exhibits at the Tower Gallery. Step back in time on Grapevine Vintage Railroad's "Dinos on the Tracks", narrated by a paleontologist or soar through time with educational programs at the Observation Tower and at the Grapevine Public Library. The Historic Palace Theatre is getting in on the fun with dinosaur-themed movies on Thursdays throughout the summer. Find special dino toys, treats, and even some dino swag while perusing the locally owned shops. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 

Summer Movie Series – Every Tuesday & Wednesday through July 31
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 GrapevineTexasUSA.com.  
Days: Tuesdays & Wednesdays through July 31      
Time: 10 am      
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street       
Fee: $5 per person  

Pop N Play – August 2  
Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation for Pop N Play! Throughout the summer, their team has been visiting your favorite local parks to play, connect with neighbors, and explore. The first 50 attendees will enjoy food, group activities, take-home crafts, and giveaways. Join them for their last event of the season on Friday, August 2 for unique goodies and activities. Please visit bit.ly/4aOymNY for additional information.  
Date:  Friday, August 2 
Time:  10:30 am – 12:30 pm 
Location:  Pickering Park, 1901 Kimball Avenue  

ECO TALKS: Sustainable Alternatives to Turf in Residential Landscaping – Wednesday, August 7 - FREE
Say goodbye to high-maintenance lawns and learn about innovative alternatives to traditional turf grass in our upcoming lecture. Discover low-maintenance, water-wise, options that bring beauty to your home while supporting the planet. Please register at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org. 
Date: Wednesday, August 7 
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 
Fee: FREE  

Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market - Every Saturday through September 7 - 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 7    
Time:  April – June, 10 am – 4 pm | July – September, 9 am – 2 pm 
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street  

Volunteer in Grapevine
Have fun while giving back to your community. Volunteer for a variety of annual festivals and events including Main Street Fest, GrapeFest®, Christmas Capital of Texas®, and more. Choose from an array of assignments and shifts available. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.  

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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