Eagle Nest Blog

Sometime between 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, the front door of a house on White Dove Court was smashed open with a crow bar. The residents were out to dinner at the time, but the homeowners' two large dogs were home and apparently scared away the potential burglars. A nearby resident in the same cul de sac found a small box of costume jewelry on his back porch, which may have been left behind by the would-be thieves looking for other targets. About the same time, another neighbor thought he heard rustling in his backyard but dismissed it as squirrels. Police say the incidents are likely related and that the thieves were casing houses in the White Dove Court area. No one was hurt in the incident. No arrests have been made. Eagle Nest residents are advised to call 911 if you see or hear any suspicious activity. (By the way, 911 isn't just for reporting car crashes or heart attacks -- you won't get in trouble for calling it if you want to report something. Police wil...

The kids are going back to school, and Labor Day is approaching -- but that doesn't mean our Family Fun Nights have to end! Our Social Committee did a fantastic job this summer organizing and sponsoring weeks of activities, including Marco's Pizza specials, a bounce house, cupcake night, a tie-dye event and our annual pool party. Hundreds of residents flocked to the Clubhouse for these first-time events -- and we're looking for ideas and help to keep the momentum going. The goal, of course, is to create an engaging community atmosphere for families and fun ways to meet our neighbors. The hope is to expand our options to include seniors, young professionals and teens. If you are interested in contributing ideas or volunteering your time to plan events, please attend the Social Committee's next planning meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 29 at the Clubhouse. The committee is open to anyone, it's free and a great way to become involved in the neighborhood. Ques...

The Eagle Nest Pool will operate under a shortened schedule beginning Monday, August 19, through Labor Day, Sept. 2. New pool hours will 4-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, with regular weekend hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. The altered schedule occurs every year for two reasons: lifeguard availability (all of our staffers are students returning to class) and a reduction in attendance (resident use always declines at the end of the season). At this writing, the pool's final day of operation will be Labor Day. The pool should be open normal hours that day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., but watch this blog for any updates and changes. As always, feel free to contact Pool Manager with questions/concerns/compliments at 371-4275 or at sbkmtanderson@att.net Enjoy the remaining weeks of our swim season! -- Submitted by Scott Thien

Once again, our super Pool Manager Susan Anderson has cleared up the green water and reopened the Eagle Nest pool for business! Thank your for your patience and understanding in weathering this temporary closure ( click here for previous post explaining cause/effect ). -- Submitted by Scott Thien

Ever thought about becoming a host family for an international exchange student? Eagle Nest resident Lynne Burns is local coordinator for the Council on International Educational Exchange and she's looking for volunteers. The program has an immediate need for several high school-age students wanting to visit our area and study. Countries of origin include Indonesia, China, Spain and South Korea. Click here for more information about the program and its students . You also can contact Lynne at (317) 701-3091 or by email at lynne4ciee@yahoo.com -- Submitted by Scott Thien

Yes, the Eagle Nest pool is battling more green algae -- but our facility isn't the only outdoor pool with the problem. Turns out several neighborhoods share our frustration, including Kensington Farms. It's a bit of a mystery, too, pool manager Susan Anderson says, because just a week ago we closed the pool for 30 hours to chemically "super shock" the water to eliminate the harmless greenish tint. The Marion County Health Department gave the all-clear after analyzing our water, which was never a health issue, before or after treatment. Nonetheless, Susan closed the pool today (Aug. 14) so her crew could conduct another chemical "super shock," which essentially forces any particulates to the bottom of the pool to be filtered out. The hope is to reopen by mid-afternoon Thursday, but we're not making any guarantees. Even though our pump room and filter system is new from last year, Mother Nature is a tricky thing, especially when you're dealing wit...

Eagle Nest residents, is your business, club or school looking for an affordable, clean, well-furnished and convenient place to meet? Try the Eagle Nest Clubhouse -- now at a discounted rental price! To help encourage residents to use the facility, we have lowered the rental fee to $50 for Monday-Thursday events (excluding holidays; Friday-Saturday pricing remains the same) As you know, our Clubhouse is a great facility for parties, gatherings and meetings. Amenities include a full kitchen, tables and chairs to seat up to 80 people, ample parking, foos-ball and ping-pong tables -- a great alternative to meeting in your home or offsite facility. Click this link to read more about the Clubhouse . Contact Kelly Wright, Clubhouse Manager, at kellygwright@yahoo.com if you are interested in viewing the clubhouse or renting it for your next event! -- Submitted by Scott Thien

The Eagle Nest neighborhood directory is free Yes, the 2013-14 Eagle Nest directories are finally finished. The format is similar to last year's, and includes color images of all the birds represented in our neighborhood street names. Distribution has begun and should be finished in the next two weeks. So far, residents of Bittern Lane, Warbler Way, Shrike Court and half of Tanager Lane have gotten their directories. It's a slow delivery process, and here's why: The board is hand-delivering them in person to save postage. It also gives us a chance to doublecheck lot numbers, addresses, and collect emails so residents can be updated on neighborhood happenings, crime alerts, etc. (So ... if you see a sweaty guy with a goatee and wearing a backpack, don't call the police. It's probably your friendly board president Scott Thien making the rounds. ... Thanks.) If you get your directory and see something that needs correcting, or have a suggestion about content ...

The Eagle Nest pool has reopened! Thanks for your patience and understanding as Pool Manager Susan Anderson and her staff worked to rid the water of a green tint. We apologizie for the day and a half closure, but resident safety comes first. Actually, there never was a health issue -- simply a green algae bloom that needed a chemical "super shock" treatment to clear things up. Healthwise, the green water was safe to swim in, but limited visibility in the water meant the lifeguards couldn't do their jobs effectively so we closed the pool for further treatment. Suffice to say, our green pool water was cleaner than any Indiana lake or river! If you swing by the pool today, you'll notice a big improvement! See you Sunday for the annual ENPOA Pool Party! -- Submitted by Scott Thien