IN THE NEWS 

NEW Citywide Trash Cart Program
The City of Grapevine, in partnership with Republic Services, will implement a new citywide trash cart program, effective October 1. The new trash collection vehicles are automated just like your current recycling program. Delivery will begin next week. All waste must be placed in the provided cart to be collected on your regular trash days. All other services will remain unchanged.  
Trash Cart Details: 
1. Each household will be provided with a new 95-gallon trash cart. 
2. Carts will be delivered to each household beginning next week. 
3. The standard cart size is 95 gallons, but a 65-gallon cart is available for those who need a smaller cart. Visit bit.ly/4dRFbjW to request the 65-gallon cart. All waste must fit inside your new cart. All cart lids must open towards the roadway. Visit bit.ly/4e2FPuH for full details regarding this new program. 

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 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 an 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 
Come hungry, thirsty, and ready to shop! View a listing of exciting new businesses opening in Grapevine this month at bit.ly/3MRWHZM.  

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Texas Coin Show – This Weekend, September 20 – September 22 
Enjoy perusing coins, stamps, currency, gold, jewelry, proof sets, and more! For additional information, please visit CoinShows.com.   
Dates/Times: Friday, September 20; 2 – 6 pm | Saturday, September 21; 9 am – 6 pm | Sunday, September 22; 9 am – 3 pm   
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street        
Fee: Friday & Saturday - $5 | Sunday - $2  

Friday Night Date Night at The Palace Theatre   
Friday, September 20 – 7:30 pm: Selena – Watch this true story of Selena, a Texas-born Tejano singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Houston Astrodome, as well as having chart-topping albums on the Latin music charts. This Grammy award-winning artist became an international star.  Special guest Mona Quintanilla, a cousin of Selena, will introduce the movie. 
Tickets for all showings are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.   
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street                 
Admission: $6 per person 

Grapevine Main Live! – Through Friday, October 25 - FREE  
Grapevine Main Live! is back and better than ever with an eight-week fall music series sure to hit all the right notes. This event will take place on the Plaza directly outside of Harvest Hall where guests can enjoy food from eight chef-inspired global kitchens, specialty crafted cocktails, and performances by some of the best local artists and bands in the Metroplex. Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for band information.   
Date: Friday, August 1 – Friday, October 25  
Time: 7:30 pm    
Location: Peace Plaza at Harvest Hall, 815 South Main Street 

Harvest Moon Supper – This Saturday, September 21 
Throughout history, farmers and crop growers would take to the fields to bask in the abundance of bright moonlight and harvest their summer-grown crops. For three nights, the full moon would rise and illuminate fields for the workers. To celebrate this time-honored tradition, the moon will illuminate the lovely dinner held in the pasture of Nash Farm. The select menu will reflect historic cuisine with a modern flair. Enjoy a night out under the moon with friends, family, and wine, making this a perfect community evening to reflect on Grapevine's historic past. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Date: Saturday, September 21 
Time: 6:30 – 9 pm 
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street 
Age: 21+ 
Fee: $75  

Homeschool Expedition – Tuesday, October 15
This exciting and engaging program offers outdoor education and recreation experiences specifically designed for elementary-aged children. Each session will cover different subjects. Registration is open at Amilia.com. 
Dates: Tuesday morning, October 15 
Time: 9 – 11 am  
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane  
Fee: $15 per session 
Ages: 5 – 12  

Julie Schellen on Court Records and Genealogy – Saturday, September 21 - FREE 
Court records are extremely important documents for genealogists and family historians. They may contain information not found in other records, especially when identifying relationships. Dr. Julie K. Schellen will present an hour-long program on accessing, using, and getting the most out of these valuable records. Julie is the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) National Lineage Research Vice-Chair, South Central Division; TXDAR Leadership Training Vice-Chair; and a member of the TXDAR State Application Team. She also served as the DAR First Vice Regent, Captain Molly Corbin Chapter, Grapevine, Texas. 
Date: Saturday, September 21 
Time: 11 am - 12 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 

Fleetwood X - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac – Saturday, September 21 
This show delivers the look, the spot-on sound, and the eccentric funky vibe that Fleetwood Mac fans everywhere know and love! The band portrays the Fleetwood Mac of the ’70s, performing the most-loved hits such as Dreams, Don’t Stop, Go Your Own Way and The Chain. The show will transport you back to those early years when the band first captured the hearts of millions with their unmistakable sound. Tickets are available for purchase at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Date: Saturday, September 21 
Times: 3 pm and 7:30 pm 
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $44 per person 

Keep Grapevine Beautiful - Fall Sweep - Saturday, September 28   
Impact your community by participating in Fall Sweep, our biggest volunteer cleanup event of the year - and help to keep Grapevine beautiful! Volunteers work together to help keep our parks, shoreline, and waterways litter free.  All supplies for this event will be provided. Afterward, participants are invited to meet in the courtyard, (between The REC and the Library) for a free lunch provided by the Sam’s Club food truck and an opportunity to win prizes from REI, Central Market, and more. Cleanup locations will be announced on Monday, September 23. Please register today at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/FallSweep. 
Date: Saturday, September 28  
Time: 9 – 11 am    
Location: Grapevine Area Parks 

Rabies Vaccine Clinic – Saturday, September 28 - FREE  
There will be a free rabies vaccine clinic at Grapevine Animal Services, 500 Shady Brook Drive, on Saturday, September 28 from 10 am to 12 pm. Other low-cost vaccines will also be available. It is required by state and local law that all dogs, cats, and ferrets ages four months and up are current on their rabies vaccine. Now is the time to protect your pet and family from this preventable zoonotic disease. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be crated.  Cash/card accepted.  No appointment necessary.    

ECO Talks: The Vital Role of Wild Bees – Wednesday, October 2 - FREE 
Did you know that native, unmanaged, bees are vital for pollination and often outshine honeybees for certain plants? Join us for an enlightening ECO Talk where our expert speaker will dive into the fascinating world of wild bees. Learn how these incredible pollinators thrive in urban environments and how you can create a welcoming habitat for them in your own backyard. Please register to attend at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org. 
Date: Wednesday, October 2 
Time: 7 – 8 pm  
Location: Bessie Mitchell House, 411 Ball Street  

Sunset Live! at The Botanical Gardens – Friday, October 4 & Saturday, October 5 - FREE (General Admission)  
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. 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 (complimentary) Kidz Zone filled with fun activities for their age groups.  Food, beer, and wine will also be available for purchase (ages 21 and older). 

Ticket information is available at at GoGrapevine.com/SunsetLive.   

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      

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day - Saturday, October 5 - FREE 
Grab your helmet, bike, and gear-up for a great ride and discover the joy of pedaling two wheels on dirt. Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation, Grapevine Police Department, Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association, and REI Southlake as we take kids mountain biking through Horseshoe Trails. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com. Open to all ages. 
Date: Saturday, October 5  
Time: 9 – 11am  
Location: McPherson Slough Park, 2500 Catfish Lane

Forest of Fears - Friday, October 11 & Saturday, October 12
The Forest of Fears is a thrilling adventure through the dark, winding trails of Meadowmere Park, where scenes from classic scary movies come to life. Bring your friends and family for a night of excitement, filled with spooky surprises and eerie encounters around every corner. Will you dare to enter? For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com. 
Date: Friday, October 11 & Saturday, October 12  
Time: 9 – 11:30 pm   
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane 
Age: 13+ recommended 
Fee: $15 per car 

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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