February 2026

I Choo, Choo, Choose You!

The season of love is here, Springdaliens! The snow is melting and we're gearing up for Spring, at least until second Winter comes back :-)

Thank you to everyone who pitched in for a neighbor in the most recent storm, it was great to see everyone clearing sidewalks for, and with, each other (shout out Quentin for the help!).

Check out below, because we have so many great updates, some upcoming events, a word from our friends around the Near Eastside, and more.

Mark Your Calendars

Upcoming Events

February 24th: Arsenal 5k Kick off @ Tick Tock, 4 - 7 PM

April 4th or 11th: Spring Clean-Up (pending KIB confirmation)

April 25: Spring Fling

Monthly Meeting

Date: First Wednesday of the Month

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: St Clair Place Room @ John Boner Neighborhood Center

Enter through the main back door off the parking lot, go to the 2nd floor, follow the signs.

Neighborhood Happenings

Alright, Springdale friends, at our January meeting, neighbors talked and identified our “big four” goals. ::drum roll::

SASS: Repeat as Eastside Games champions (or 3rd place and up...)
Start a Neighborhood Alumni Association
Build out the History of Springdale on the website
Launch "Jefferson Park"

Chili Cook Off

Thank you to everyone who participated as contestants and judges in the (potentially Annual) Great Springdale Bean Off! We had 11 chilis competing for the Bean, and the competition was spicy this year.

Congrats to Bryan for his first place People's Choice Championship

Long live the Bean King

Near Eastside News

News from our local business friends

Indy’s best game show extravaganza celebrating Marion County’s teachers, students and supporters. Click here to learn more.

Feb. 20th @ 6 PM

Food Fight is Westminster's largest fundraising event, featuring a “Chopped”-style competition where local high school culinary programs transform pantry staples from Westminster’s Food Pantry into creative dishes.

Snow Buddies

The Snow Buddies program matches volunteers with a neighbor who is unable to clear snow due to disability or age. In addition to keeping public sidewalks traversable, the focus of this initiative is to create a clear path on the property for postal workers, delivery drivers, health care providers, and emergency service personnel. Learn More

Sunday, February 15 and Monday, February 23

Website

Claim one of 100 limited $10 tickets and then collect a variety of gifts from East Side businesses! Participating businesses are so excited to welcome you in person for a variety of gifts, edible treats and experiences.

Near East Merchants Association - Newsletter

The Chinquapin Bulletin Board

Updates from neighbors, lost & found, and general notices

Dam

Holler to one of the O.G. Springdiganders Jerry, for capturing the infamous Pogues Run dam in all its winter glory.

Think Squirrel Alert!

Shoutout to our fellow Springdalite, Marta, for catching this tubby squirrel out in the wild. Keep 'em well fed, Springdale!

We did it again, 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.