 August 2026Hotdaugust is here! Man, o man, did it rain! We hope everyone's basements made it out of monsoon season unscathed. In this edition of the Temple Oak Times;
See you in the streets, Springdale! Mark Your CalendarsUpcoming Events Aug. 22 @ 4 PM: Feast of Lanterns Sept. 19th @ 9 AM: Arsenal Tech 5k Oct. 24th @ 9 AM: Fall Clean-Up Monthly Meeting Date: First Wednesday of the Month Time: 6:30 PM Location: Chinquapin Oak Park 2319 Nowland Ave
Bring a chair! Springdale NewsFeast of LanternsCalling all volunteers! Every year, the Springdale Neighborhood Association hosts a booth at The Feast of Lanterns, featuring homegrown plants nurtured by our very own neighbors. It’s a wonderful way to share the beauty of our gardens and homes, and support our community. A "Plant Share Sale" All funds raised are used to support the Springdale Neighborhood Association and to fund the various events throughout the year (parties!). IT'S NOT TOO LATE! DROP OFF ANY PLANTS OR POTS TO RACHEL'S HOUSE @ 2601 BROOKSIDE PKWY S DR. TODAY Thank you to all those who have already dropped items off! We still need volunteers to run the booth from 7:00 - 8:45. Please consider donating your time and helping us out, it is much appreciated. Hopefully see you all tomorrow!   Springdale Soil & Spades Hi y'all! It's Rachel, current SNA President, roommate of The Temple Oak, and Purdue Extension Master Gardener Intern. Keeping it short and sweet today as I dive into focusing on cleaning up and potting plants for tomorrow! Common Invasive Species in Indiana Here's a short list of highly invasive species that are common around here in Indianapolis. Next time you walk around the neighborhood or in the park, keep an eye out for these invasive species and yank them out while they're young! Look for KIB and FOBAS events that clean-up the parks: but change starts with you, if you have any of these in your yard, consider starting to remove them. Asian Bush Honeysuckle   Winter Creeper Japanese Knotweed   Tree of Heaven Burning Bush   No sprouts this month. 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     Exciting News from Kan-Kan Cinema: Garden Terrace Grand Opening & Free Neighbor Memberships!Our neighbors at Kan-Kan Cinema are celebrating their 5th anniversary and the grand opening of their new Garden Terrace Plaza, a brand-new outdoor community space! To thank Springdale for its continued support, Kan-Kan is hosting a special celebration and offering exclusive perks for residents. Grand Opening Celebration When: Sunday, September 20 at 4:00 PM What to Expect: Live music, community activities, and tables hosted by local businesses and organizations. Neighbor Perks: Residents who RSVP and attend will receive vouchers for free food, drinks, popcorn, and a movie! Movies: Screenings will run throughout the day (tickets sold separately; advance purchase is recommended due to limited seating). Exclusive Offer for Springdale Residents As part of their updated membership program launch, Kan-Kan is offering Springdale residents: Free 1-Year "Film Fan" Membership ($50 value), OR 50% off any higher-tier membership level. What’s Next? Keep an eye on your mailbox! Formal invitations with RSVP details will be mailed directly to Springdale residents in the coming weeks.   This is an amazing group of people who can help with virtually any type of conflict - from neighbors arguing about who has to trim the tree along the property line, to anger that risks spilling over into violence. Their services are free at the point of use - please call them if you have any need! - Jesse Brown Arsenal Tech 5k
 Do you often find yourself with lots of leftovers?  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 |