Eagle Nest Blog

The results of our first Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest are in, and we have some fantastic creations to unveil! Congratulations to our first, second and third place winners for showing off their positive creativity: Fischer family, 7800 block of Teel Way; Boits family, 8300 block of Dove Court; and Gardner family, 8000 block of Teel Way. All of our top finishers win two Jet’s Pizzas, redeemable any Thursday night at the Clubhouse (5-7 p.m., weather permitting). We thank all those who submitted entries. Our judging committee received a lot of positive feedback about the contest, so watch the blog, Facebook and weekly email blasts for dates on another contest soon! (We realize not all lots have sidewalks, but the streets and curbs in the courts are acceptable canvasses, too.) Great job, kids – you inspire us all during these stressful COVID-19 times! What's next on our social activity calendar? Check the blog events link for more information!

Hello Eagle Nest residents! Here is what’s ahead in Eagle Nest for the week of July 27: POOL USE CHANGES: Effective Monday, July 27, social gatherings – and the Eagle Nest Board interprets that as use of our community pool and Clubhouse – will be limited to 50 people at any one time, per newly issued guidance provided by Indiana Gov. Holcomb. In addition, per a city mandate issued by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, patrons older than age 8 are expected to wear a mask while inside the facilities if social distancing is not possible. The mask requirement does not apply to anyone in the pool. Signed waivers must be on file with the Board before any use of the pool or Clubhouse. Because our lifeguard staff is the front line, they have the authority to eject patrons for non-compliance or close the facility, if needed. We hope it won’t come to that, of course. The Eagle Nest Board fully supports these measures to ensure the health and safety of our residents, and we ask for

Here is what's coming up in Eagle Nest for the week of July 20, 2020: SIDEWALK CHALK ART CONTEST: Looking  for something to keep the kids busy? Want to win free pizza? We have the solution for both! Grab some sidewalk chalk and participate in our summer Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest. Here’s how it works: Text a photo of your more colorful, creative sidewalk art to our judging panel at (317) 384-8052 by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 . Please also include your name and address. We’ll announce the winners on the blog and Facebook. The illustrators are welcome to pose with their creations, too (no names will be posted, just the street name so fellow residents can see the fun during their walks, jogs, etc.). First, second and third place will win a free Jet’s Pizza, available during our weekly Thursday sales at the Clubhouse. Heads-up: Rain is in the forecast next week, so this weekend would be a great time to get creative! Text your photo today! A WORD (OR TWO) ABOUT SOLICITORS: N

Eagle Nest residents, We hope everyone is doing well and having a great summer, despite the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. We know the days and nights get long with the constant barrage of bad health news, so here’s something exciting to look forward to: The Board Update will become a regular weekly communication! OK, we know that may not be terribly exciting news, but hey, it’s a great way to stay connected to the neighborhood. And it’s free! Just watch your email inbox, our Facebook page and the Eagle Nest blog for  the latest each weekend (publication day may vary, depending on news developments). If you have topics to include, please contact Board President Scott Thien at scottthien@comcast.net . That said, here is this week’s update: FREE SWIM LESSONS: That’s right, our annual tradition starts later this month! Our Pool staff will host two sessions – daily lessons the weeks of July 20-24 and July 27-31. Lessons are in half-hour increments: 9 a.m. to 9:30, and 9:30 a.m

First off, the Board wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July. We hope everyone can spend time with family this holiday weekend and enjoy our wonderful neighborhood assets, including the pool, sports courts, the little library and playground. Few area communities can match Eagle Nest’s amenities – and that includes the friendliest neighbors around! If you use our community facilities, please respect social distancing guidelines whenever possible, and keep our grounds and facilities clean and free of debris. If you see something out of order, please contact any Board member to report it. Lastly, we know fireworks are a given this weekend, but please be respectful of your neighbors and not celebrate too late. Happy Independence Day! Other neighborhood news of note: BOARD ELECTION RESULTS: Thanks to all residents who turned in ballots for the Board of Directors election at the Annual Meeting. All four candidates – Kim Isaak, Brian Schneider, Scott Thien and Jason V

Eagle Nest residents, In case you haven’t heard the great news, the new IMPD Substation is now open in Shadeland Station Shopping Center, at 75th Street and North Shadeland Avenue. The effort, led by the North Shadeland Alliance , will provide an increased police presence in our area and help strengthen community ties. The North Shadeland Alliance is a partner of the nonprofit BRAG (Binford Redevelopment and Growth Inc.), which is dedicated to improving the quality of life and economic activity in our area. More than $5,300 of the initial $10,000 startup goal has been raised for supplies, furniture, cleaning services and maintenance, and signage on the building and street. Organizers of the North Shadeland Alliance continue to seek local resident and corporate support to cover the substation’s annual operating costs, estimated to be about $7,000. To contribute, a GoFundMe page has been set up for donations: https://www.gofundme.com/f/impd-substation-shadeland-avenue If you

Eagle Nest residents, Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns and last year's light turnout, the Board has canceled this week's annual Independence Day Parade at the Clubhouse. The event traditionally included a potluck feast at the end, but managing health standards in today's climate would be difficult. The Board still celebrates our country's independence, of course, and we encourage everyone to fly the U.S. flag in celebration. And, if you plan to do fireworks, please be respectful of your neighbors and observe local celebration hours. Thank you for your understanding.