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In Memoriam of Former Grapevine Fire Chief Powers
Recently, former Grapevine Fire Chief Bill Powers passed away. Throughout his lifetime, Chief Powers made a lasting impression on the Grapevine Fire Department and the entire community. Chief Powers began his service to the citizens of Grapevine in 1955 as a volunteer firefighter after serving in the US Army during the Korean War. According to City of Grapevine records, he became a career firefighter in 1973 and was promoted to Fire Marshal in 1979, eventually succeeding Chief Jake Greener as the Chief of Department in 1984. During his tenure as Chief, the department grew to 80 personnel, with four stations and a fifth under construction. Chief Powers was innovative and was instrumental in bringing paramedics to Grapevine Fire in 1986. Additionally, he served as an officer in the Tarrant County Arson Squad, the Tarrant County Firefighters Association, and the North Texas Fire Chiefs Association. Chief Powers retired in 1999 and continued to support the department he loved for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Powers Family.  
Visitation: Thursday, August 15 | 6 – 8 pm | Lucas Funeral Home, 700 West Wall Street, Grapevine 
Funeral Services: Friday, August 16 | 10 am | First United Methodist Church, 422 South Church Street, Grapevine. 

Positive West Nile Virus Mosquito Samples  
One mosquito sample tested positive for carrying the West Nile Virus. Mosquito control ground spraying will be conducted within a one-mile radius of the 1400 block of Hampton Road on Thursday, August 15 beginning at 9 pm. Visit bit.ly/3KVclSQ for additional details regarding West Nile Virus, and a map of the spray area. 

Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant – September 3 – October 8
The Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant provides funding for litter prevention, waste reduction, and/or beautification projects. Your school, business, or organization may receive up to $5,000 to assist with your project. Examples of previous projects include the purchase of water bottle filling stations, trash carts, and landscape improvements. Applications will be accepted through October 3 for the Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant program, sponsored by Sam Pack’s Five Star Subaru-Grapevine. Please visit KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/Gives to submit your application. 

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.  

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Friday Night Date Night at The Palace Theatre 
Friday, August 16 – 7:30 pm: Sunset Boulevard - A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return. 
Tickets for all showings are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.  
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street               
Admission: $6 per person 

The King Lives – A Salute to Elvis Starring Kraig Parker – This Saturday, August 17 
Spend a night with Kraig Parker, who is considered by many to be the best Elvis Tribute Artist in the world. Parker has performed in front of sold out audiences around the world for more than 20 years. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.  
Date: Saturday, August 17 
Time: 7:30 pm  
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $42 General Admission | $55 VIP Seating (Rows A-C)  

Shopping Days Vendor Market, Fall Edition – Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18 - FREE 
Unwrap joy at our exclusive shopping event! Explore a world of unique gifts, arts and crafts, exquisite gourmet treats, services, and seasonal treasures. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Dates/Times: Saturday, August 17, 9 am – 4 pm | Sunday, August 18 | 10 am – 4 pm Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street 

Happy to Help Saturday - August 24 
Join us at Grapevine area parks for a trash clean up event. Together, we can make our community cleaner and greener. Please visit KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/HTH for location details. See you there! 
Date: Saturday, August 24  
Time: 8 – 10 am 
Location: Grapevine area parks 

Fall Adult Sports Leagues Registration Open
Get ready to play! Registration for the exciting fall adult sports leagues is open through August 26. Join us for 8-on-8 flag football, softball, kickball, and volleyball. Register today at Amilia.com and don’t miss out on the fun.

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  

Grapevine Botanical Garden Docent Tours - FREE 
Explore Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park with a docent-led journey through the beauty of nature. Tours are conducted by Grapevine Garden Club volunteers and are designed for a minimum of eight adult participants in each group. Choose from two different tours (listed below). Register your group at GoGrapevine.com/BotanicalGardens.
*Meet-and-Greet Tour: 15 - 20 minutes (offers a brief history and garden orientation)
*How Does Your Garden Flow Tour: 45 minutes to one hour (insights into garden design).

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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