 June 2026We goin' back-to-back! It's here, the return of the Eastside games, and SASS is in full swing! Help Springdale in the pursuit of greatness as we go for the repeat 'ship. Check out below for all the events, and a fun Springdale SASS kickoff this coming Monday (6/15) - with hot dogs, need we say more.... Also in this edition of the Temple Oak Times, a tree decorating party (you had me at tree), a rescheduled rescheduled neighborhood clean up, some great gardening tips, and lots of updates from our friends around the Near Eastside. See you in the streets, Springdale! Mark Your CalendarsUpcoming Events June 12 @ 7 PM: Pride Temple Oak Tree Decorating (see below) June 15 @ 5:30 PM: SASS Recess (make sure you are signed up for the SASS newsletters - respond to this email and we'll get you hooked up) June 20 - 27: Eastside Games July 11th @ 9 AM: Rescheduled Rescheduled Neighborhood Clean Up Monthly Meeting Date: First Wednesday of the Month Time: 6:30 PM Location: Chinquapin Oak Park 2319 Nowland Ave
Bring a chair! NO JULY MEETING Eastside GamesGreetings Springdale, SASS Master Kevin here to let you know the Eastside Games are upon us! Year One of Springdale's Athletic and Social Society ended in our first championship, and we don't want to give the trophy back! We shocked the usual winners with our incredible turnout, and I expect they will be getting their rosters ready to meet us at every event. If you are free from June 20-27, I hope you'll join the fun and help Springdale retain. Here are a few more facts about the competition.
Our neighborhood rules and it's time to prove it, again! See you there.   Spring (?) Clean-Up With the rain crashing our party in April, we had to reschedule. And then we realized it was Pride Parade & Festival day! SO we had to reschedule again! Thank you everyone for your flexibility.   Springdale Soil & Spades It's Rachel again. Current SNA President, roommate of The Temple Oak, and Purdue Extension Master Gardener Intern. Today, let's talk soil - and why it's definitely not the same thing as dirt. While the words are used interchangeably, there are differences. Soil is a complex ecosystem that supports plant life and growth, while dirt can't. Dirt is what makes you dirty, what gets under your fingernails or on your clothes. Dirt is in the soil, but it's just one component of it. Soil has 4 key components; 45% minerals (where that dirt lives), 5% organic matter, 25% water, and 25% air.  What kind of mineral makeup of soil are we dealing with right here in Springdale? If you've ever tried to dig a hole in mid-July and felt you hit concrete, you have felt our clay. We are specifically on Miami silt loam or heavy clay loam. (source) Want to learn more? Check out this Soil Basics Playlist from Purdue Extension.  We can't change our geological history, but we can improve the 5% organic matter in our soil. Top dress your garden beds with compost, shredded leaves, or mulch. Over time, earthworms and microbes will work that organic matter down into the clay, breaking up those tight bonds, improving drainage, and creating an environment that plants crave (not Brawndo). You could also choose native Indiana plants as a GREAT shortcut. Their deep, powerful root systems are perfectly adapted to bust right through our heavy local clay soil. More to come on native plants later, Happy planting, neighbors!  Pride Temple Oak Tree Decorating It might not be the oldest, it might not be the largest, but it is the queerest tree in Indy! Help us kick off Indy Pride weekend in style. Come over for a casual hang, and let's decorate the tree to show that Springdale welcomes all. When: 06/12 Friday at 7:00 Where: The Temple Oak Have a fun idea? Send it over or bring supplies!  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 Do you often find yourself with lots of leftovers?  What a Good Neighbor Looks Like in Indianapolis by KIB The world can feel pretty heavy. So KIB put together this video to show you what's actually happening in Indianapolis neighborhoods every single weekend. Data Centers in Indy A recent hot topic, here is a list of ways you can learn more:
  Looking to get involved in our waterways? Friend's of Pogue's Run just dropped their new webiste. Click here to check it out!  SURPRISE PLANT SALE FIDO Indy: Our generous friends at Gary Greenhouse, Inc. are donating flats of flowers and tons of vegetable plants for us to sell at the FIDO Indy warehouse. This surprise plant sale will be THIS upcoming Sunday from 12pm-3pm and is open to EVERYONE! Prices will be reasonable.  The Chinquapin Bulletin BoardUpdates from neighbors, lost & found, and general notices We did it again, Springiers! 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 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 |
