Eagle Nest Blog

Eagle Nest is joining other neighborhoods for ice cream on Tuesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for National Night Out, the annual community-building campaign. The Aug. 5 event, usually held on the first Tuesday in August, promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood connections. The local gathering is sponsored by Binford Redevelopment and Growth (BRAG) at the Scoop Shack, 7002 Lake Plaza (71st and Binford). Scoop Shack is donating 20 percent of its sales during the event to support the IMPD substation at 75th and Shadeland. IMPD North District leadership and officers will be on hand to visit with neighbors and offer crime prevention ideas and safety materials, including gun locks. "This is a good chance to get out, meet our neighbors and join this effort to build community spirit," said Scott Thien, President of the Eagle Nest Property Owners Association and a 20-year resident of the development. "And ice cream in August is never a bad idea." Eagle Nest has a...

  Questions? Want to help? Contact our Social Committee Co-chairs  Sarah Craney at  mssarahjourdan@gmail.com  and  Marcella Kates at  marcellakates@gmail.com .

As signaled on our Facebook page earlier this week, the dark green water in our Pool is being treated with an algaecide, and a new pump motor installed on Wednesday should help improve circulation and water clarity. The water should be cleared within a day or two as the chemicals rebalance. Fingers crossed we avoid debris from stormy weather, as that can affect our water quality. In the meantime, residents should know the water in the main Pool is safe for swimming. It is not a health issue — more like swimming in any Indiana lake. It’s worth noting that despite the water’s unusual color, our main Pool has passed every weekly water test since opening Memorial Day weekend. The baby wading pool, however, is another matter. Aging underground plumbing combined with unreliable mechanicals often results in closure, forcing our team to drain, refill and rebalance the chemicals. Storm debris and occasional visits by ducks don’t help matters, either. Another maintenance challenge is the size of...

As many know, two years ago the Board discontinued publishing the costly printed neighborhood directory in favor of a convenient mobile-based app called DirectorySpot to save money and improve the security of resident lot information. But we know not everyone has the same tolerance for technology, so Bookkeeper Chris’e Van Meter – the driving force behind the directory's conversion from paper to digital – will host a series of free hands-on classes where residents to get help downloading the app, setting up credentials, learning how edit lot information and much more. Here are the dates and times for the DirectorySpot classes at the Clubhouse: Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Questions? Contact Chris’e at   enpoa_sec@att.net .

                                                                                  File photo from IMPD Instagram A police chase through area neighborhoods – including Eagle Nest -- ended in front of Lawrence North High School and resulted in a closure of Hague Road for a time. The incident began at midday on Tuesday, July 8, when police were dispatched to the scene of an electrical box that had been struck by a car. The vehicle was later found at a nearby hotel, said Joshua Holmes, North District community relations officer for IMPD. "The male driver was found passed out in the car and fled when approached," Holmes told an Eagle Nest Board member. "After a short pursuit, the damaged vehicle came to a stop and the driver surrendered. He was suspected to be intoxicated and linked to a pr...

It's that time of year again -- free neighborhood swim lessons! Our lifeguard staff encourages you to enroll your little Eagle Nester(s) to join our longtime tradition of teaching this important life skill. We plan two consecutive weeks of daily basic instruction and water safety, perfect for first-timers and novice young swimmers. Sessions are 30 minutes each, from 11:30 a.m. to noon and 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., during the weeks July 14-18 and July 21-25. Spots are limited (15 kids per session), and enrollment is first-come, first-served so don’t wait to sign up. Ages 3 and up; max of three siblings per session. Sign-up sheets are posted on the Clubhouse windows under the back deck. If you need help finding them, just ask one of the lifeguards! (As a reminder, our facility is open daily noon to 8 p.m.) Questions? Contact Pool Manager Samantha Burns at samanthaburns51@gmail.com . We look forward to seeing you at the Pool! (p.s. – Don’t forget to bring your Pool fob for entry!)

Did you miss our Annual Meeting and Board Election last month? Check your email for an extensive summary of reports from our officers, staff and committee heads covering dues, the Pool and Clubhouse, lot improvements and violations, social activities, and more. Didn’t get it? Send your email address to Board President Scott Thien at scottthien@comcast.net and he’ll add you to our rmail list so you stay plugged in! As always, feel free to contact any Board member with questions, concerns or suggestions. Contact info is available on the blog !