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Rise and shine, Grapevine Lake!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: A corgi parade, Venardos Circus, and a life-sized Candy Land + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

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📰 In the news

Live music and local revelry: St. Patrick’s Day is today, and southern Denton County wrapped a weekend featuring Flower Mound’s block party, Reverend Horton Heat in Lewisville, and Grapevine’s car show with a corgi parade — check out the full lineup.

Philanthropy bolsters academic momentum: A $500,000 gift from entrepreneur Roland G. Parrish established UTA’s first hospitality professorship, boosting the College of Business as its Hospitality Management Program readies for fall 2025 in North Texas — learn how the professorship helps.

Shorter waits for skin care: U.S. Dermatology Partners has opened an Arlington office, giving Grapevine Lake patients a closer option as Certified Physician Assistant Sydney Marvin leads the clinic to expand access across North Texas — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate Pace Golf Lounge grand opening
• Jam with DFW blues greats
• Join our first anniversary open house

💎 Local business spotlight

Plant therapy, upgraded: Whether you’re refreshing porch pots, hunting tough Texas natives, or adding a low‑drama houseplant to your desk, Blooming Colors Nursery & Landscaping has a sprawling, strollable setup (big airy greenhouse vibes) and folks who help you pick what actually thrives here—goodbye wilted regrets.

Game night, upgraded: Family-owned since 1996, Nickel Mania keeps things simple and wildly fun with nickel-priced classics and new favorites on reloadable game cards—perfect for a low-key weeknight, kid bribes, or stress relief that doesn’t require spreadsheets. Bring a crew or fly solo.

Serious noodle mood: When that rich, cloudy tonkotsu craving hits, Ramen Mura delivers the satisfying slurp factor—springy noodles, broths from shio to miso, and a cozy vibe that basically says you’ve earned this bowl. Consider it your midweek morale boost, no fancy occasion required.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🌾 Spring Break @ Historic Nash Farm | Monday (3/16) at 10:00 AM – Spring Break sanity, Grapevine style. Head to Historic Nash Farm where Farmhands have kids try a chore, then reward them with games, crafts, and old-time fun, no nagging required. Activities change daily to keep it fresh, admission is FREE, and take-home projects are for sale.

🩺 Let’s Talk Veins @ USA Vein Clinics – Southlake | Tuesday (3/17) at 8:00 AM – Southlake’s hosting a free vein screening with real clinicians, compression socks, and a complimentary lunch. Think of it as a tune-up for legs that power carpool lines, Town Square laps, and far too many Costco runs.

🍭 Life-Sized Candy Land @ Flower Mound Public Library | Wednesday (3/18) at 1:00 PM – Remember Candy Land? Now it’s life-sized, with a giant game board for the kids, and your inner eight-year-old. Games run every 30 minutes, and tickets are free, so you can dip in, dodge meltdowns, and make it home before the chores start judging you.

🎪 Venardos Circus @ The River Walk Flower Mound | Thursday (3/19) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats a classic red-and-white tent popping up by the River Walk, especially when it’s a Broadway-style, animal-free circus from a Ringling alum. Expect aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, daredevils, and jokes you can actually share with the kids, plus free parking and classic snacks.

🧘 Body Mind Spirit Fest 2026 @ Center of Unity | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Body Mind Spirit Fest is your one-day tune-up for the nervous system, with holistic healing, stress-busting sessions, and curious new practices for real-world calm. Bring a friend, sample the woo, leave looser than after your chiropractor. Admission is $7, and there’s an early bird BOGO.

🌈 Holi Festival @ Heritage Park Flower Mound, Texas | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Grab an old T-shirt and head to Heritage Park for Holi, the Festival of Colors. It’s free, family friendly, and gloriously messy, with color throwing, music, dancing, and great bites. Come for the joy, stay for the photos your laundry will judge.

🐶 Derby 30 @ Chicken N Pickle – Grapevine | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats cheering on tiny snort rockets at Grapevine’s Chicken N Pickle while DFW Pug Rescue marks 30 years strong. Expect pug derby heats, Derby Dressed glory, alumni and memorial walls, cupcakes, vendors, and a roaming magician.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/20 Sugar the Band @ Harvest Hall – 7:00 PM
• 3/21 Sweet Baby James @ Palace Arts Center
• 3/21 Venardos Circus @ Flower Mound Riverwalk – 11:00 AM
• 3/21 Wait A Minute @ Rockin S 4600 Murrell Park Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75022-4378, United States – 6:30 PM
• 3/21 Chasin’ U @ Whiskey-N-Smoke (Flower Mound) – 8:00 PM
• 3/21 Next Stop Comedy @ Rock Pepper Fire – Restaurant (Flower Mound) – 8:00 PM
• 3/22 Live Music – Blues @ Bohemian Bull – 5:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Grapevine Lake report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 52°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 52. North northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 64°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

This house is wild

Custom Cory Van Trease showpiece in Westlake’s Vaquero, with an earmarked Vaquero Golf membership subject to approval and fees. Indoor-outdoor flow shines with retractable walls, a reflecting pool, sculpture, and a room with four fire features. Crystallo quartzite chef’s kitchen, spa suite, game and media rooms, pool with infinity glass wall, cabana with hibachi and pizza oven, and putting green.

Take a peek inside →