Register To Vote
The last day to register to vote in the May Election is Thursday, April 4. Voter registration applications are available in City Hall or at the Grapevine Public Library. The application can also be downloaded from Tarrant County Elections at bit.ly/2UgacIR [https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/elections/Voter-Information/Voter-Registration/Register-to-Vote-or-Change-Your-Voter-Registration.html] . Please call 817.831.8683 if you have any questions.

General City Election – May 4
The General City Election to elect City Council Place 3 and City Council Place 4 will be held on Saturday, May 4. Polls will be open from 7 am – 7 pm. On Election Day, voters can only vote at The REC, 1175 Municipal Way. Early Voting will take place from April 22 – April 30. During this time, voters may cast their ballot at The REC, 1175 Municipal Way, or any polling location in Tarrant County.

Days and hours for Early Voting by Personal Appearance
April 22 - 26 Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
April 27 Saturday 7 am - 7 pm
April 28 Sunday 11 am - 4 pm
April 29 - 30 Monday - Tuesday 7 am - 7 pm

The following persons have filed for the Grapevine City Officers Election:
CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 3
Leon Leal
Lemoine Wright

CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 4
Darlene Freed

Additional election information is available on the City’s election webpage at bit.ly/2sg0XvE [http://grapevinetexas.gov/125/Election-Information] .

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Para ver esta información en español, visite el sitio web de la Ciudad: GrapevineTexas.gov [http://www.grapevinetexas.gov/] o llame a la oficina de la Secretaría de la Ciudad al 817.410.3182.

Lawn Watering Updates
As we enter the spring and summer seasons, watering our lawns ramps up. Our Public Works Team would like to remind you that WaterIsAwesome.com offers a complimentary service that will text you once a week alerting you as to how much water your lawn needs according to recent rainfall in your area. Visit WaterIsAwesome.com [https://waterisawesome.com/weekly-watering-advice] to sign-up for this free service.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Special Needs Swim Night & Adapative Easter Egg Hunt – This Friday
Grab your swimsuit and towel for a special swim time for special needs children and their families. We will have multiple sensory stations where kids will exercise their color matching skills, float or sink guessing, and more! Swimmers will have access to all water activities including racing down the slides, swimming, and a splashing amount of fun. The REC Aquatic Center is reserved exclusively for this event. And get ready to search for those Easter eggs during the Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt. To register, visit GoGrapevine.com [https://www.gograpevinereg.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?display=detail&module=AR&Keyword=560000] .
Date: Friday, March 29
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Easter Egg Hunt: 7 – 8 pm
Location: The REC Aquatic Center, 1175 Municipal Way
Fee: Members – FREE, Non-members - $5

Day Out with ThomasTM The Steam Team Tour – Tickets Now Available
This family-friendly event features a 25-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, Thomas & FriendsTM themed entertainment, storytelling, live music, and more. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTexasUSA.com [https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/events/day-out-with-thomas/] .
Dates: April 5 - 7 and 12 - 14
Times: Various
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street
Fee: $21 - $25 per person

Movies at the Palace Theatre – Friday, March 29 & Saturday, March 30
Join us at the Palace Theatre this weekend for classic, family-friendly favorites Lady and the Tramp and Operation Petticoat. Lady and the Tramp features the voices of Barbara Lundy, Larry Roberts, and Peggy Lee and is a romantic tale of a sheltered uptown Cocker Spaniel and a streetwise downtown mutt. During World War II, a commander finds himself stuck with a decrepit (and pink) submarine, a con man executive officer, and a group of army nurses in Operation Petticoat starring Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, and Joan O’Brien. Tickets for shows may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com [https://tickets.grapevineticketline.com/event/ladyandthetramp-mar29] .
Lady and the Tramp - Friday, March 29, 7:30 pm
Operation Petticoat - Saturday, March 30, 7:30 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person

Grapevine Vintage Railroad Grapevine One-Hour Excursion - Saturday, March 30
Ride the along the Historic Cotton Belt Route on this one-hour family-friendly excursion to Fort Worth and back. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com [https://tickets.grapevineticketline.com/event/grapevine-train-ride-one-hour-excursion-2019] for additional information and tickets.
Date: Saturday, March 30
Time: 10:15 am
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street
Fee: Touring Class - $10/First Class - $12

Grapevine Vintage Railroad - Grapevine to Historic Stockyards Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31
Ride along the Historic Cotton Belt Route to the Fort Worth Stockyards on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Tickets available at GrapevineTicketLine.com [https://tickets.grapevineticketline.com/event/grapevine-vintage-railroad-2019] .
Date: Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31
Time: 1:15 pm
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street / Fort Worth Stockyards
Fee (varies by class/excursion): $18 - 26 per person

Mother Daughter Tea Party: Passport to Paris - Resident Tickets Available April 1
Bonjour Mademoiselles! Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation for your passport to Paris. Say Ooh La La as you venture through the Eiffel Tower, enjoying treats, crafts, and creating memories from all around the world. Wear your best Paris fashion that even Coco Chanel would envy. Finger foods and tea will be served. Tickets to the event will be available to Grapevine residents beginning April 1 and for non-residents on April 8 at GoGrapevine.com/MotherDaughter [https://gograpevine.com/event/motherdaughter/] . Ticket quantities are limited and will sell quickly. Tickets will not be sold at the door. All ages welcome!
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 9:30 -11 am, 12:30 – 2 pm and 3:30 – 5 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Fee: $15/Resident beginning April 1; $20/Non-residents beginning April 8

Active Adults: A Matter of Balance - Mondays and Wednesdays, April 1 – 24 - FREE
An award-winning program, consisting of eight, two-hour classes designed to help reduce your fear of falling through group discussion, problem-solving strategies, and increasing physical activity levels. This class is taught by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine staff and is designed for adults 60+ years of age. Enrollment is limited to develop a comfortable sharing environment. Register at the Active Adults desk or by calling 817.410.3465.
Dates: April 1 - 24, Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way

Active Adults Presentation Rome and the Amalfi Coast Vacation – Tuesday, April 2
Enjoy a presentation by Collette Vacations outlining the adventures of this trip with all the highlights and day-to-day activities including the Colosseum, Sorrento, Pompeii, and the National Archaeological Museum. The deadline to register for the trip (which is scheduled for November 7 - 16, 2019) is Wednesday, May 1.
Date of Presentation: Tuesday, April 2
Time: 10 am
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way

2nd Annual Grapevine Rotary Club’s Annual Rubber Duck Race - Thursday, April 4
The Grapevine Rotary Club is hosting their 2nd Annual Rubber Duck Race at The REC Indoor Aquatic Center. Thousands of little rubber ducks will be dropped into the lazy river for a race to the finish line. 100% of all proceeds support Grapevine Rotary Club community programs such as scholarships for high school seniors, computers for kids, Special Olympics, RYLA, Feed Our Kids, and American Flags on Main Street.
Date: Thursday, April 4
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Location: The REC (Indoor Aquatic Center), 1175 Municipal Way

Cooking with Stephen: April Fools Cooking Lesson - Thursday, April 4
Incorporating vegetables into children’s diets can be a challenge but Stephen will demonstrate how to include vegetables so that your family and friends don’t realize they’re eating healthy foods. This class includes a cooking demonstration, supplies, and tastings. To register, please visit GoGrapevine.com [https://www.gograpevinereg.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?display=detail&module=AR&Keyword=709777] .
Date: Thursday, April 4
Time: 5 - 6:30 pm
Location: The REC (Stewart Hall), 1175 Municipal Way
Ages 16 and up
Fee: $15 Member / $20 Non-member

Don’t mess with Texas Trash-Off® - Saturday, April 6
Keep Grapevine Beautiful invites you to help support our Don’t mess with Texas Trash-Off® [http://www.dontmesswithtexas.org/get-involved/trash-off/] event on Saturday, April 6. This annual event encourages Texans to volunteer and clear Texas roadsides of trash. As the single largest, one-day cleanup event in the state; it serves as the signature event for the Great American Cleanup [https://www.kab.org/great-american-cleanup/about-great-american-cleanup] . Projects include litter pick up and planting. All are welcome. You may regster to volunteer at GoGrapevine.com/Volunteer [https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgograpevine.volunteerlocal.com%2Fvolunteer%2F%3Fid%3D33084&data=02%7C01%7Cshaverkamp%40grapevinetexas.gov%7Ccacf7617309246d409da08d6abca4a09%7Cf4c8bf84c7c145b490b1c7247654a6c0%7C1%7C0%7C636885282647467680&sdata=iBVVaI2DSeLOCrrYFiLdaeD0uob8a5hahyVI4kyLWg8%3D&reserved=0] .
Date: Saturday, April 6
Time: 9 - 11 am

The REC of Grapevine – April Incentive
Participate in a fitness assessment with one of our personal trainers and receive a “My Fitness RECord Log Book”. This fitness log, produced specifically for The REC, allows you to set daily and weekly goals. Each page is weekly, Sunday – Saturday and includes space for your cardio and strength training information and notes. Assessments include body measurements, a variety of short fitness level tests, and great information from our trainers. Please contact Joanna Macsas at jmacsas@grapevinetexas.gov [mailto:jmacsas@grapevinetexas.gov] or by calling 817.410.3456 to schedule your appointment.
Assessment Fee: $15

AARP Tax Aide – Through April 10
Certified volunteers are available every Wednesday, by appointment only, to assist with income tax preparation and filing. Special emphasis is given to those aged 60 and better. Please call 817.410.3468 to schedule an appointment.
Date: Every Wednesday through April 10
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: The REC, (Stage Classroom), 1175 Municipal Way

27th Annual New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail & Blessing of the Vines – Saturday, April 13
Raise a toast to the good life at Grapevine's 27th Annual New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail & Blessing of the Vines. A “tasting passport” will be required and will serve as your ticket at the various wineries. You may obtain your tasting passport at the Convention and Visitors Bureau, 636 South Main Street. Adding to the day’s festivities, the Blessing of the Vines will take place. During this centuries-old tradition, a priest bestows a blessing on the vineyards for an upcoming fruitful season and harvest, and on the newly produced wines from the prior year's yield. This event is for participants ages 21 and older (only). To purchase tickets and for additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com [https://tickets.grapevineticketline.com/event/newvintagewinetrail6619984897889UnkkEGw] .
Date: Saturday, April 13
Passports: Tasting passports available – 9 am, Saturday, April 13 at the Convention & Visitors Bureau, 636 South Main Street. Passports will not be mailed.
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Location: Historic Downtown Grapevine
Fee: $45 per person

Grapevine Garden Club Plant Sale - Saturday, April 13
Color your world with plants at this year's Garden Club Annual Plant Sale [https://business.facebook.com/events/2484198668319971/?active_tab=discussion] at the Botanical Gardens. The sale features heirloom perennials, butterfly nectar and host plants and a wide selection of other plants appropriate for this area. For the first time during the event, there will be a children’s potting area where the first 200 children can decorate and plant a pot under the direction of Master Gardener interns. In addition, this year’s event will boast a wide variety of succulents, herb pots, hanging baskets, gently used gardening books, and vintage pots.
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Location: Grapevine Botanical Garden, 411 Ball Street

Go Grapevine Games – Saturday, April 13
On your mark, get set, Go Grapevine Games! Enjoy an action-packed field day for the entire family, Go Grapevine Games (G3) is the brand new family event of the year. This inaugural and free event at Parr Park will include interactive activities for the entire family to watch, play, and experience together. With live entertainment, food trucks, fitness classes, outdoor and summer camp activities, (and more), G3 gives a new meaning to a family day in the park. No registration required.
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Parr Park, 3010 Parr Lane

Babysitter’s American Red Cross Training - Saturday, April 13
This eight-hour babysitting course covers a variety of topics including preventing accidents and illnesses, basic first-aid, reviewing choking procedures, rescue breathing, and making professional decisions while babysitting. The class is 90% participation. All successful participants will receive certification in babysitting and a babysitting training book. Please provide your own lunch, snacks, and drinks for the 30-minute lunch break. To register, please visit GoGrapevine.com. [https://www.gograpevinereg.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?display=detail&module=AR&Keyword=709703]
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Ages: 11 and up
Fee: $77 Members / $87 Non-members

Defensive Driving - Saturday, April 13
Bright Driver is a National Safety Council defensive driving course for all individuals that need an auto insurance discount and/or need to dismiss a traffic citation. Instructors are certified teachers for TEA/NSC. This six-hour course may be used as a corporate safety course as well. To register, please visit GoGrapevine.com [https://www.gograpevinereg.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?display=detail&module=AR&Keyword=709736] . If you have any questions please contact Jay Brinson at 682.554.5846 or visit BrightDirverSafety.net [https://brightdriversafety.net/] .
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages 16 and up
Fee: $35 Member / $45 Non-member

City Council Meetings/Agendas
View Grapevine City Council meeting agendas and watch City Council meetings via live video stream or on demand at GrapevineTexas.gov [http://grapevinetexas.gov/1059/Meeting-Videos] .

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