 October 2026"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - L.M. Montgomery Sweater weather has officially arrived, Springdale, and the Near Eastside is packed with things to do before the leaves finish falling. In this edition of the Temple Oak Times:
See you in the streets, Springdale! Mark Your CalendarsUpcoming Events Oct. 24th @ 9 AM: Fall Clean-Up Oct. 31st @ 6-8pm: Trick or Treat Monthly Meeting Date: First Wednesday of the Month (11/4) Time: 6:30 PM Location: Weather Pending - Chinquapin Oak Park 2319 Nowland Ave
Bring a chair! Springdale NewsFall is here, and the neighborhood is soaking in all the changing leaves and the thrill of sweater weather. True Champions Shout-out to our neighbors Kevin and Jon for making it to the USKA Karaoke Cup World Finals November 11 - 14 in Las Vegas representing as the Indiana State Champions in the Duet category. We're all rooting for you!   Neighborhood Cleanup This Saturday at 9 AM Join us this weekend for our fall cleanup, as we prep the neighborhood for an El Niño winter. We'll meet at 9 AM under the Temple Oak for coffee, donuts, and game planning. At 12 the packer truck will be meeting us under The Temple Oak. See below the route we have been going with the truck. If there is a need for any other alleys, please tell us ASAP so we can plan accordingly.    Wiffle Ball in the ParkGreat to see so many neighbors get together the first weekend of October for a pickup wiffle ball game. Shout-out to Laurie for organizing. Be sure to pay attention to your SASS emails for future opportunities!   🎃 Sign Up for Our Neighborhood Trick-or-Treat Map! Hi Neighbors, Spooky season is officially here! To help our neighborhood kids (and kids at heart) plan their trick-or-treating route this year, we’re setting up a neighborhood Treat Map. If you plan on handing out candy, displaying fun decorations, or participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project (allergy-friendly treats), please take a moment to add your house to our map: 🗺️ View the Neighborhood Treat Map It only takes a minute to fill out, and it will help families see which porch lights will be on during trick-or-treat hours. Thanks for helping make this Halloween fun and safe for everyone!  Springdale Soil & Spades Hi y'all! It's Rachel, current SNA President, roommate of The Temple Oak, and Purdue Extension Master Gardener Intern. October is Leave the Leaves Month Leaves and other organic matter, like logs and dried stems, play an important role in your garden. You can make a huge difference for wildlife and the environment by leaving your leaves. There are so many wildlife species that depend on fallen leaves. From moths, butterflies, and fireflies that often overwinter in the leaf layer to reptiles and birds that use it as a foraging location. You can take advantage of nature's oldest recycling system and add the fallen leaves to your garden beds. There's a whole ecosystem including microorganisms that will break down these leaves into rich fertilizer that replenishes nutrients in your soil.    Congrats to Springdaganders Jessi, Kelli, and new big sister Mary on their bundle of joy they've recently welcomed to the world, Aurora! Got a sprout to shout? Reply to this email; we'd love to tell the world (or at least Springdale)! Near Eastside NewsNews From Our Local Friends Vegan Trunk or TreatBrookside Park | Sat Oct 24,1 to 3 PM Dress in your favorite costume, explore creatively decorated trunks, and fill your treat bag with delicious vegan goodies. Bring the whole family for a spooktacular evening of candy, costumes, community, and plant-powered fun! Free. Early Voting Has Begun! All registered Marion County voters can vote at any early voting location in the county. October 6th – November 2nd: Indianapolis City-County Building (ends at noon on November 2nd). October 24th – November 1st: Additional early voting locations throughout Marion County. November 3rd: Election Day. Voting takes place from 6 AM to 6 PM at Vote Centers across the county. Once you are in line, you cannot be turned away. You'll need a valid photo ID to vote in person.    An Update on the People's Health Center    Renters: Know Your Rights When Repairs Don’t Happen Get Legal Help Did you know Indiana Legal Help offers housing support? Foreclosures, rent, and evictions - all resources are available on Indiana Legal Help's website, here.  Pumpkins have arrived!Stomping GroundCan you really celebrate Halloween without a pumpkin on your porch? Stop by Stomping Ground from now through the end of the month to get yours! Plus, mums go on sale at Stomping ground starting tomorrow! Mums will be 20% off and natives will be 50% off! The John Boner Farm is looking for volunteers!Upcoming volunteer opportunities This Thursday, October 22nd 5 - 7 pm = Compost Turning The great compost turning of 2026. Our compost needs this so badly. We will turn and then probably tarp over for winter. It will be very messy and very rewarding - volunteers who help will be able to get free compost in spring. Tuesday, November 3rd 5:30 - 7 pm = Winterizing Refrigerated Container Since production is over, we will be cutting power to our refrigeration and insulating it for winter. Come help us deep clean the container and learn how we insulate for the off-season winter months. Thursday, November 5th 5 - 7 pm = Wash Day Pots Part 2 We have recently received a donation of assorted pots - along with our own planting and harvesting supplies - everything needs to be cleaned before storing away for Winter. Please come by and help - it's more fun and faster with many hands. Tuesday, November 10th 5:30 - 7 pm = Deep Clean Storage We have already begun organizing and inventorying the storage, but with new supplies arriving we could use another session of re-arranging & deep cleaning. Thursday, November 12th 5 - 7 pm = Deep Clean Greenhouse Wrapping up the season, we will deep clean the greenhouse with non-toxic cleaning products. We will sweep, dust, mob, and clear out the old energy to prepare for the new season. Tuesday, November 17th 5:30 - 7 pm = Seed-saving We have saved a lot of seeds the past two seasons, and we want to organize these for a seed giveaway. This will be a fun, indoor activity! Thursday, November 19th 5 - 7 pm = Seed-saving Again, we have A LOT of seeds to get through. As always, we will provide all necessary equipment including but not limited to; gloves, dust-masks, hand tools, water, and snacks. Questions? Email Corie Walker, John Boner Center's Urban Farm & Education Manager at cwalker@jbncenters.org  The Chinquapin Bulletin BoardUpdates from neighbors, lost & found, and general notices We did it again, Springers! Not a single item has been reported lost or found!
If there is ever anything you'd like to share with the neighborhood, or you've misplaced something worth finding, let us know, and we'll spread the word.
Email springdaleindy@gmail.com or reply to this newsletter - we got you.  Want to feature something awesome? Respond to this email or reach out to springdaleindy@gmail.com Newsletter Around the Near EastsideNotable newsletter full of useful Near Eastside information Councilor Jesse Brown email newsletter (District 13) A Guide to Indy’s Near Eastside (Drink, Eat, Shop, Visit, Services) IndyEast Promise Zone email newsletter Near Eastside email newsletter (John H. Boner Community Center) NEAR email newsletter State Senator Andrea Hunley (District 46) email newsletter U.S. Congressman Andre Carson email newsletter Want to add a newsletter? Reply to this email to request an addition. Government ServicesHelpful Numbers, Emails, & Who to Contact  Indiana Government Services  Did you know that you can connect to more than 175 non-emergency city services online at request.indy.gov/citizen/s/? You can report everything from trash problems to zoning violations. And you can include pictures of potholes, for example. Also, response priority is often dependent on the number of complaints, so go ahead and report a problem even if your neighbor already has. Every day if you want! Your Neighborhood VolunteersDidn't find an answer above? We're here! Springdale Neighborhood Association Board
President: Rachel James-Dolan Vice-President: Bryan Bernard Secretary: Jeff Grossman Treasurer: Erin James-Dolan Springdale Committees and Representatives
Housing Committee Chair: Jeff Grossman Beautification Committee Chair: OPEN Welcome Committee Chair: Katie Doyle Social Committee Chair: RJD Dewey's Sunshine Garden: Chet Crump SASS Master: Kevin Sawrie NESCO Representative: Jeff Grossman Temple Oak Chairs: The James-Dolans Want to get involved? Email SpringdaleIndy@gmail.com     Copyright © 2026, Springdale Neighborhood Association, All rights reserved. Springdale Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)3 public charity |
