Eagle Nest Blog

Hello Eagle Nest residents,  Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of November 30/December 1: HOLIDAY LIGHTS CONTEST JUDGING ON DECEMBER 7 The holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s time for the annual Eagle Nest Holiday Lights Contest. Want in? The rules are simple: The most festive lot wins! Simply have your exterior lights on and lot decorations on display by 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, so our panel of judges can pick a winner. First place earns a $50 gift card, with prizes for second and third place, too. We’ll post the winners on the blog and Facebook, so stay tuned. Happy holidays, everyone! VERSITI BLOOD DRIVE A SUCCESS! Thanks to the 15 donors who turned out for our Association’s first blood drive in partnership with Versiti (formerly the Indiana Blood Center). Your generosity was perfect timing, because of a critical supply shortage during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Versiti says each donation can save up to 2½ lives – trauma victims, cancer patients and oth...

Hello Eagle Nest residents,  Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of November 23: BLOOD DRIVE ON MONDAY: SAVE YOUR SPOT, SAVE A LIFE   A reminder that Monday, Nov. 23, Eagle Nest is partnering with Versiti to host a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. at the Clubhouse. Versiti, formerly the Indiana Blood Center, is facing a critical supply shortage during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, and our donations go directly to help trauma and cancer patients, many at Community Hospital North. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR SPOT   Video: Click here for a tour of the donation bus at the Clubhouse. The COVID-19 Antibody Test (CAT) will be performed free on all donations, and results will be available to donors in a few weeks. Please note: Donors must wear a mask and bring photo ID. Remember to eat and hydrate before your appointment. Versiti will enforce social distancing, increased sanitation procedures and pre-screening of all donors. Appointments highly recommended, but walk-ins ava...

Hello Eagle Nest residents, Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of November 16: "WHY I LOVE EAGLE NEST" ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED Why do you love living in Eagle Nest? That’s the question we put to our residents in our recent essay contest. And while everyone has their reasons, there is a common thread in all the entries: our wonderful neighbors. Sure, it’s hard to beat the great location, well-kept homes, community amenities and events, the safe environment and so much more. But it’s you – our residents – who make our development a special place. So, without further ado, following are our contest winners and some excerpts: First place: Todd and Rokeena Williams, 8111 Warbler Way: “Simply said, Eagle Nest knows how to make you fall deeply in love with your neighborhood.” Second place: Brandon and Sarah Craney, 8144 Teel Way: “We are so lucky to have found Eagle Nest and are very happy here. We are truly at home.” Third place: Jim and Nan Reinhardt, 7815 G...

Hello Eagle Nest residents, Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of November 9: BE-LEAF IT! WEEKLY LEAF PICKUPS BEGIN TUESDAY Get those leaf bags ready: The Department of Public Works begins its annual leaf pickup program on Tuesday. Each trash day through December 1, the city will pick up a maximum of 40 leaf bags per week. 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 out by 7 a.m. on our normal trash day each Tuesday. While you’re raking, please be a good neighbor and clear leaves from storm drain inlets to prevent drainage and flooding problems. Don’t panic if your leaves are still there after the first trash run: A second truck dedicated to leaves only will pass through the development. Remember, burning leaves is illegal in Marion County, so don’t hesit...

Hello Eagle Nest residents, Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of November 2: DRONE FLYOVER CAPTURES BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF COMMON GROUNDS Looking for a stress reliever, a break from the COVID-19 confinement? Check out this bird’s eye video view of our Clubhouse and sports courts, courtesy of Tanager Court resident John Strauss. A former journalist, college instructor and public television producer, Strauss is an FAA-licensed drone operator who enjoys shooting nature scenes. At the request of the Board, he recently captured our common grounds with his half-pound drone. CLICK HERE to watch the flyover. MORE FOOD TRUCKS COMING IN NOVEMBER You spoke, and we listened! Based on feedback from a recent email survey, residents said they wanted our weekly food trucks to continue. So, here’s our lineup for November (and we’re working on more to carry December): November 5 , 5-8 p.m.: Chef Dan's ( Facebook , Instagram ) NEW! Cajun food, with traditional sides and desserts! Menu in ...