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New Businesses in Grapevine
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UPCOMING EVENTS
All About Seeds – Thursday, August 11 - FREE
Join us as Tarrant County Master Gardener Robert Faires discusses harvesting, preserving, and planting seeds.
Date: Thursday, August 11
Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Connections: Special Needs Parent Group - Thursday, August 11
Connections is a monthly meeting for parents of special needs children. Meet other families experiencing a similar life path and enjoy a safe space to share stories and learn from experts in the field. This month an educational diagnostician and local autism provider will present on getting your children prepared for the upcoming school year. Children welcome.
Date: Thursday, August 11
Doors open: 6:45 pm | Guest speaker: 7 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
This Weekend at the Palace Theatre
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person or $10 for the Elvis double feature on August 13
Friday, August 12
Murder By Death - Five famous literary detective characters and their sidekicks are invited to a bizarre mansion to solve an even stranger mystery.
Time: 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 13 – Elvis Double Feature
Follow That Dream - A family of ragtag vagabonds sets up a makeshift home on a Florida beach after becoming marooned there, prompting an uptight local bureaucrat to attempt to evict them.
Time: 4 pm
King Creole - A troubled youths singing sets New Orleans rockin'. With a sweet girl to love him and night clubbers cheering, it seems he will shake off his past and head for the top. But will a mobster and his man-trap moll snare him in a life of crime?
Time: 7:30 pm
Adult Softball League – Early Bird Registration Open Through August 14
Form your team, commit toward enhancing your lifestyle of play, and join our Adult Softball league today. The divisions for fall are Men’s Church, Men’s E, Men’s D, and Co-Ed for Fun leagues. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/Athletics to register and for additional information. Registration: Early bird through August 14 | Registration open through August 29
League dates vary.
Location of games: Oak Grove Softball Complex, 2700 Dove Loop Road
Game Night! – Monday, August 15
Join us for a fun evening of games from our collection of board, card, and party games, or bring your own. At the end of the evening, be sure to check out a game to take home.
Date: Monday, August 15
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 18+
Stitch Craft Circle: Needlepoint, Embroidery, and Cross Stitch - Every Saturday in August
Bring your favorite needlepoint, embroidery, or cross stitch project to work on with your fellow circle of needlework crafters. We will also have small practice projects available for use by anyone who would like to join. All skill levels are welcome. The Library always accepts and appreciates donations of extra materials for future sessions. No registration required.
Dates: August 6, 13, 20 & 27
Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Area History Room
Ages: Teens and adults
Adult Sand Volleyball League - Early Bird Registration Open Through August 14
Volleyball season is around the corner. There are two divisions being offered, Co-Ed For Fun league and Co-Ed Recreation league for the more competitive athletes. For additional league information and to register, please visit GoGrapevine.com/Athletics. Registration: Early bird through August 14 | Registration open through August 29
League dates: Wednesday & Thursday nights, September 7 – November 17
Location of games: Oak Grove Sand Volleyball Courts, 1229 Oak Grove Loop North
Summer Splash Bash – Sunday Afternoons through August 14 - FREE
Grapevine Main and Harvest Hall are hosting their Summer Splash Bash Series, a free outdoor summer celebration. Children are invited to enjoy their summer break splashing it up at the Harvest Hall splash pad, catching air in the bouncy house, speeding down a water slide, chasing bubbles from the bubble bus, enjoying delicious treats, and so much more. Games and activities will be provided for all ages, including yard games and small wading pools for families with children under two years of age. Please bring your own towels.
Dates: Sundays through August 14
Time: 4 – 7 pm
Location: Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street
Adult Kickball League - Early Bird Registration Open Through Sunday, August 14
Grapevine Athletics is proud to announce the return of our Adult COED Kickball League! Form a team with your friends, family, and coworkers to play this fall. Games will be played on Mondays at the Oak Grove Softball Complex. For additional information and to register, please visit GoGrapevine.com/Athletics. Registration: Early bird through August 14, Registration open through August 29
League dates: September 12 – November 28
Location: Oak Grove Softball Complex, 2700 Dove Loop Road
Understanding Medicare - August 22, 24, & 25 - FREE
Join local, independent, insurance agent, Mark Bilgere for an informative and entertaining look at Medicare. Mark will explain how and when you may enroll in Medicare if you are nearing age 65. He will also discuss the different options available to Medicare beneficiaries, i.e. supplements, advantage plans, and prescription drug plans. In addition to the presentation, there will be a question and answer session and the opportunity for honest input about the Medicare system and changes that may be occurring. All are welcome. No registration is required.
Dates/Times: August 22, 7 pm | August 24, 10 am | August 25, 7 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Stormwater Management: Why it is Important - August ECO Talk - Wednesday, August 24
Earth’s most precious resource is water. Presented by Keep Grapevine Beautiful, the August ECO Talk will be led by our Environmental Services Division. Learn what stormwater is and how we can protect the environment and improve water quality by managing stormwater runoff in our neighborhoods. Please register at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/Auglecture. Date: Wednesday, August 24
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Adult 8 On 8 Flag Football League - Early Bird Registration Open Through Sunday, August 14
Grapevine’s 8 on 8 Flag Football fall league is right around the corner! Whether you were a high school superstar, a collegiate athlete, or simply looking to stay in shape, this is your opportunity to create or join a team to dominate on the gridiron on our competitive and/or recreational flag football leagues. League games will be played on Sundays at different GCISD facilities. For additional information and to register, please visit GoGrapevine.com/Athletics. Registration: Early bird through August 14, Registration open through August 29
League dates: September 11 – November 20
Location: GCISD Facilities, varies
Go Wild: Homeschool Expedition - First and Third Wednesdays, September - November
Are your homeschooled kids into nature and science, and looking for activities that keep them engaged in the great outdoors? This program is geared towards elementary-aged children and will provide an outdoor education and recreation experience for your child each month. For additional information and to register, please visit GoGrapevine.com/GrapevineOutdoors. Dates: September 7 & 21, October 5 & 19, November 2 & 16
Time: 9 – 11 am
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Ages: 5 – 12 years
Fall Family Adventure Campout – Saturday, September 24
Grab your tent and bring the family for an adventure under the stars at Meadowmere Park. The family will enjoy an overnight campout, kayaking, hiking, fishing, and practicing archery skills. Register today and snag your spot at GoGrapevine.com. Dates/Times: Saturday, September 24, 3 pm to Sunday, September 25, 10 am.
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Fee: $70 per campsite, includes activities, dinner, and breakfast
Intro to Fly Fishing - October 3, 10, 17 & 24
This introductory course will take the most novice fishing enthusiast and turn them into a seasoned fly fisherman. Join us this fall and learn this systematic curriculum from an expert instructor. Introduction to Fly Fishing will take you through the basics of equipment, forward casting, and back casting with ample hands-on experience. All equipment is provided upon registration. Sign up today at GoGrapevine.com. Dates: October 3, 10, 17 & 24
Time: 6 – 7 pm
Location: Pickering Park, 1901 North Kimball Avenue
Ages: 15+ years
Fee: $55 for the session (four classes)
Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market - Every Saturday through September - FREE
The Grapevine Farmers and Artisan Market is an open-air market in Historic Downtown Grapevine offering fresh Texas produce, baked goods, 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 11
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street
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