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Eagle Nest residents, Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of September 28: INDY DPW ANNOUNCES 2020 LEAF PICKUP DATES: Now that fall is here, it won’t be long before many of us are in the yard raking and bagging leaves. Be sure to save these key Eagle Nest leaf pickup dates, per the Indianapolis Department of Public Works: Pickup is every Tuesday, beginning November 10. Pickup ends Tuesday, December 1. Following are DPW guidelines for pickup: Place leaves in plastic bags. Paper bags are permitted, but they can deteriorate and break apart in wet weather. DPW may not pick up broken bags. Keep bags at least three feet away from your trash cart for easy pickup. Leaf bags should be outside by 7 a.m. on our normal trash day each Tuesday. While you’re raking, do your fellow neighbors a solid and clear leaves from storm drain inlets to prevent drainage and flooding problems. Remember, burning leaves is illegal in Marion County. Last year, DPW collected about 4,800 tons of leaves fr

Eagle Nest residents, Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of September 21: GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN RAISES NEARLY $1,500! The Board would like to thank everyone who has supported o ur Go Fund Me fundraiser thus far to be nefit longtime residents Richard and Sheila Jackson, whose home on Sandpiper Court was extensiv ely damaged by fire earlier this month. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but you can imagine the devastating loss of memories and personal property. In true Eagle Nest fashion, our community was quick to respond. Thanks to the generosity of our neighbors, our Go Fund Me campaign to help the Jacksons cover incidental living costs has raised nearly $1,500. And that’s in just one week! This week, the Board will begin regular disbursements of funds to the Jacksons, but there’s still time to donate. The campaign will remain open and active through the end of the month, so if you want to donate CLICK HERE . Every dollar counts in a stressful time like this, so no donation is t

Eagle Nest residents, Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of September 14: RESIDENTS SAFE AFTER FIRE DAMAGES HOME: The Board is sad to report the home of longtime Eagle Nest residents Richard and Sheila Jackson, 8419 Sandpiper Court, was extensively damage by fire last week. The blaze started in the garage and extensively damaged the two-story structure. Thankfully, neither Richard nor Sheila (or their pet) was hurt, but you can imagine the emotional strain of such a catastrophe. To help cover costs until the Jacksons’ insurance company steps in, the Board has set up a Go Fund Me page: Click here to donate . The hope is Eagle Nest residents will rally to support the Jacksons so they can enjoy a few meals, buy clothes, personal items, etc. Every dollar counts in a stressful time like this, so no donation is too small. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity. UNION JACK COMING TUESDAY! Summer may be over, but our parade of food trucks at Clubhouse continues for

Eagle Nest residents, Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of September 7: FREE POPSICLES MONDAY AT THE POOL: To bid farewell to another great Eagle Nest pool season, the Board is handing out free popsicles on the pool patio to kids and adults from noon to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, while supplies last. Adults 21+ will like the alcohol-infused varieties, too! Enjoy this last taste of summer! POOL CLOSES LABOR DAY: A reminder that Labor Day is the last day of operations for the pool –hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience this season as we worked through minor delays and capacity limits due to COVID-19. (It’s worth noting that nearby Sahm Park Aquatic Center opened weeks after we did, even though the city has considerably more resources.) We know it was inconvenient, but the disruptions were necessary to ensure resident safety – our No. 1 priority. Thank you to Pool Manager Samantha Burns, Head Guard Emily Smith and the rest of the team f