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Grapevine Partners with 6 Stones to Provide Home Repairs for Community Revitalization
The City of Grapevine is now accepting applications for the 6 Stones Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) program. The CPR program coordinates corporate and community volunteers to provide exterior home repairs for qualified homeowners. In order to qualify, the applicant must be age 62 (or older) or handicapped, disabled, a veteran or a spouse of a veteran, or a single head of household with children under the age of 18 who are currently living at home.  The applicant must also meet certain income restrictions and have lived in their home for two years.  The 2024 Fall Blitz is just around the corner.  If you qualify, please fill out the application and submit to the City Manager’s office at City Hall with required financial information by September 6.   

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. 

Carol of Lights Vendor Applications Now Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted from food and merchant vendors for the 36th Annual Carol of Lights event. Whether you offer food or unique merchandise, this is your opportunity to shine under the dazzling lights while captivating Christmas event attendees. For those who wish to take part in this cherished tradition, please visit GoGrapevine.com to submit your application.  Applications will be accepted through November 1 or until spaces have been filled.  The date of the event is Monday, November 25.   

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 

10th Annual Healthy Living Expo – Friday, August 23 - FREE
Enjoy a day filled with wellness and healthy tips. This expo features a variety of vendors, workshops, and activities to help you live your best life. From fitness demos to healthy eating tips there's something for everyone looking to improve their well-being.  
Date: Friday, August 23 
Time: 1 - 7 pm 
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street 
Fee: Free  

This Weekend at The Palace Theatre
Friday, August 23 – 7:30 pm: North by Northwest - A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies and falls for a woman whose loyalties he begins to doubt. 

Saturday, August 24 – 3 pm: Rear Window - A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window and despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend, becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. 

Saturday, August 24 – 7 pm: Shadow of a Doubt - A teenage girl, overjoyed when her favorite uncle comes to visit the family in their quiet California town, slowly begins to suspect that he is in fact the "Merry Widow" killer sought by the authorities. 

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

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 

Powerful Women’s Expo – Saturday, August 24 - FREE
Connect with inspiring female leaders, attend informative workshops and browse through a variety of vendors showcasing products and services catered to women. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Date: Saturday, August 24  
Time: 1 - 7 pm 
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street 
Fee: Free  

Sunset Live! at The Botanical Gardens – Friday, October 4 & Saturday, October 5 - FREE General Admission & VIP Tickets Available Monday, August 26
Join the Grapevine Parks and Recreation crew for Sunset Live! at the Botanical Gardens, 411 Ball Street on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 to enjoy a live music journey down memory lane with classics featuring your favorite genres each night.  Bring the family or a date, and your picnic blanket or chairs for an evening under the stars. Children will enjoy the Kidz Zone filled with fun activities for their age groups.  Food, beer, and wine will also be available for purchase.  

Resident FREE General Admission tickets and VIP tickets will be available at GoGrapevine.com/SunsetLive on Monday, August 26. Non-resident tickets will be available September 2  

The VIP experience offers the Bessie Mitchell House as your private event space, with light fare (appetizers), two beverage tickets, and early access to the gardens. VIP tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. Free, general admission tickets will be available at the event. Doors open at 5:30 pm daily for those with VIP tickets and 6 pm for general admission attendees.     

Friday, October 4:  
6:30 – 7:30 pm: The Mojo Brothers Band  
8 – 9:15 pm: Champagne Yacht Club  

Saturday, October 5:   
6:30 – 7:30 pm: Zach King Band 
8 – 9:15 pm: The Jukebox Heroes  

Location: Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball Street    
Admission: FREE (General Admission) or VIP - $30 per person      

ECO Talks: Trinity Metro and TEXRail – Wednesday, September 4 - FREE
Trinity Metro is thrilled to invite you to a special presentation led by Detra Whitmore, Vice President of Community Engagement. Join us as we dive into the fascinating history, and future, of Grapevine’s rail service. Discover how Trinity Metro’s comprehensive services, including the TEXRail commuter rail line, ACCESS paratransit, ZIPZONE on-demand rideshare services, Fort Worth Bike Sharing, and vanpools are shaping the future of transportation in Tarrant County. Please register at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org.  
Date: Wednesday, September 4  
Time: 7 – 8 pm  
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 
Fee: FREE  

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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