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NEW Citywide Trash Cart Program Begins Tuesday, October 1
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. 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. 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.
3. 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.
For those in need of a smaller (65-gallon) trash cart, please email Republic Services at GVcarts@RepublicServices.com. The Republic Services team will respond with a scheduled date to exchange after October 15. For those who requested a smaller cart before September 13, those carts should be exchanged this week. If an exchange for the smaller cart was requested after September 13, those carts will be exchanged after October 15. Please visit bit.ly/4e2FPuH for full details about this program.

Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant Through 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

Manhattan Short 2025 Oscar Qualifying Run – Friday, September 27 & Saturday, September 28
Film lovers will unite and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world during the 26th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind. The final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, where attendees vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards at each participating venue. Every short film selected will automatically qualify for the 2025 Oscars. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Please visit MANHATTANSHORT.com for film information. Dates/Times: Friday, September 27, 7:30 pm | Saturday, September 28, 3 pm & 7 pm Location: Palace Theater, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $10/person

DFW Writers Workshop: How to Pitch – FREE – Saturday, September 28 - FREE
Join us for a one-hour class on How to Pitch. Our guest speaker, Rosemary Clement, is a writer of mystery novels with romantic adventure, witty banter, and supernatural twists. Her work includes The Splendor Falls, Texas Gothic, and Spirit and Dust. Her books have won the Romance Writers of America’s RITA® award and the Spirit of Texas Award. They have also been included on the ALA list of Best Books for Young Adults, Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, and TLA's TAYSHAS List. This event is open to all ages.
Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 11 am - 12 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way

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 .
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 for pets 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.

Classic Cartoons & Crafts – Tuesday, October 1
Your children are invited to make a fun craft while watching It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and Scooby Doo: Mummy Scares Best. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The children’s ticket will include a craft activity, classic cartoons, a small popcorn, and a drink (bottled water or juice box). The adult’s ticket includes classic cartoons and a bottled water or juice box. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Tuesday, October 1
Time: 10 am
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 for children, $3 for adults

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

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 GoGrapevne.com.
Dates: Tuesday, October 15
Time: 9 – 11 am
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Fee: $15 per session
Ages: 5 – 12

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.
Dates: Friday, August 1 – Friday, October 25
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Peace Plaza at Harvest Hall, 815 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).

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