Eagle Nest Blog

Sunday, August 4, is the date for Eagle Nest's Annual Pool Party from 1-4 p.m. Once again,  we will provide fried chicken from Kroger, and all residents are asked to bring a side dish of some kind.  We will have water, lemonade, and beer for the adults.  The lifeguards will have games for the kids with prizes. As previously noted on this blog, don't let the green water scare you. Pool Manager Susan Anderson assures us that the water is safe and not cold. She is hopeful the green tint will dissipate by Sunday. So come celebrate the end of summer for the school kids, meet your fellow neighbors and enjoy the temperate weather at our fabulous clubhouse and pool. -- Submitted by Alice Miley

If you've been to the pool lately, you might have noticed the green water caused by algae. No worries, says Pool Manager Susan Anderson in a recent email: "It is starting to die off and should be gone in a day or so. Despite the appearance of the pool, it is perfectly safe to be in, our chemicals are within proper ranges, and we have passed both the Marion County random inspection this week and our weekly lab test. It's just a waiting game at this point, but working toward correction!" The algae crept in after a recent pump room leak. The pool drained by more than half and as a result needed to be refilled with fresh water. As you can guess, it takes a while to treat 83,000 gallons of water! So, for the next day or two, pretend you're swimming in one of Indiana's green lakes -- only our water is treated and chemically safe! -- Submitted by Scott Thien

Looking for something to do with the kids Thursday night? Come down to the Clubhouse and check out our Bounce House during Family Fun Night! (July 25). The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. The Bounce House is open to all ages, but will be enjoyed by kids in the same general age and size so no one gets hurt. Best of all, the Bounce House is free! After that, hop in the pool for a cool dip! Family Fun Nights are a great way to meet your neighbors and enjoy the best of our Clubhouse amenities. Our Social Committee has done a fantastic job with weekly/monthly activities -- and the bounce house is among the last this summer season. Previous Family Fun Nights included themes of tie-dye T-shirts, ice cream, balloons, Marco's pizza and cupcakes. We even had a food truck stop by! Hundreds of residents have joined in the activities, a great way to build community and socialize. Stay tuned for details on our upcoming annual Pool Party on August 4. You don't want to miss it! -- Submit

Eagle Nest resident Kelly Wright was named as the new Clubhouse Manager on Sunday night at the monthly board meeting.  Kelly most recently has been serving Eagle Nest as Activities Co-coordinator. Kelly has a degree in business management and has a variety of work experience, including party planning and office clerical work. She has been living with her family in Eagle Nest for eight years. Kelly will assume her new position on August 1. She will be in charge of the clubhouse and the common areas. To contact Kelly to rent the clubhouse, or to report common grounds issues, email her at kellygwright @yahoo.com. Her phone number is (317) 847-7928. The ENPOA board wishes to thank all applicants for this job. We were very impressed with the residents who applied and hope that they will continue to be involved in the neighborhood. The board would also like to thank again Carolyn Goldennetz for her many years of outstanding service as the Clubhouse Manager.  You will be missed, Carolyn

Click here for new postings about crime activity in our area , mainly car breakins and tool thefts from back yard sheds. The reports come from BRAG, the Binford Redevelopment and Growth organization, of which Eagle Nest sits on the outer-most fringe. Luckily, Eagle Nest hasn't been affected by crime lately, but criminals have no boundaries. If you see something suspicious, call 911 or IMPD at 327-3811. Again, if you see something, say something! Residents are encouraged to join BRAG's Crime Watch email string so you can stay plugged in to area incidents. Send an email to crimewatch@binford71.org and request to be added for free.  Granted, Eagle Nest rarely shows up in the reports -- mainly because we have such an active community of walkers, bikers and attentive residents -- and we want to keep it that way. Get plugged in!

Family Fun Nights continue at the Eagle Nest Pool on Thursday night, July 18, from 6-9 p.m  The food truck, Dashboard Diner, will be there at 6 p.m. to satisfy your appetite.   The Dashboard Diner is the food truck associated with Edwards Drive-in, a well-known drive-in on South Sherman.  Edwards Drive-in has been featured on the TV Show "Man vs Food". The menu for the food truck includes their famous breaded tenderloin, their Big E burger, BBQ, Coney dogs, breaded chicken filet, fried pickles, onion rings, and French fries.  They have Coke products and their homemade root beer. The Family Fun nights have been well attended.  Last week's tye-dying activity drew about 70 participants. So come join your neighbors for a fun night at the pool and let someone else do the cooking!

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) plans a public hearing and open house on Tuesday, July 9, to discuss the proposed 82nd Street widening project. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the Abundant Life Church, 7606 E. 82nd St. The proposal seeks to widen 82nd Street to five lanes (two in each direction, with a middle turning lane) from Hague Road east to Sargeant Road, eventually stretching all the way to Fall Creek Road. It is not clear whether sidewalks are part of the plan, however crosswalks are planned at the entrance of Mary Castle Elementary School. The public is invited to attend, and interested residents will be allowed 2 minutes each to make public statements about the project. An open house will follow the meeting, allowing residents to meet DPW officials, view displays and ask questions of the project team. For more information about Tuesday's meeting, email autumn.gasior@indy.gov or call (317) 327-8699. Given this project affects a key entrance to ou