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January, 2017 | Volume III, Issue I
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Fall Events Recap
IVNA sponsored two activities for neighbors during the fall. First, as part of a special grant project, IVNA neighbors were able to choose and plant a tree on city property between the sidewalk and street in front of their homes for only $20. The second event took place in late October and included a tour of Robber's Cave and an opportunity to meet your neighbors at the new Blue Blood Brewing Company.
IVNA Tree Planting
In spring 2016, the association was approached by an organization that received a grant for trees to be planted on city property between the street and sidewalk. There were 30 trees total available and neighbors across Irvingdale, Indian Village and Everett neighborhoods took advantage of the opportunity.
A total of five Indian Village residents took advantage of the opportunity. Homeowners were able to get a tree at the cost of only $20 dollars and a group of volunteers helped plant the trees Saturday, October 8. Great Plains Nursery provided the trees, with 10 different tree species available ranging from Bur Oak, Red Oak, English Oak, Northern Pecan, Hackberry, American Sycamore, Northern Catalpa, Kentucky Coffeetree and Swamp White Oak.
Thanks to Anna Wishart and Kendall Weyers for approaching the board with this opportunity and helping enhance the long-term beauty of Indian Village.
Robber's Cave Tour and Neighborhood Meet and Greet
On Sunday, October 24, a group of 31 neighbors toured the 5,000 sq.ft. Robber's Cave located below the new Blue Blood Brewery. It was a great history lesson and a few neighbors were able to add their own details from past adventures in the cave, but we won’t mention names!
Blue Blood’s name is Inspired by their roots in law enforcement, so it is very fitting that the brewery now resides atop a cave where outlaws likely once hid out. According to legend, before becoming a meeting place for outlaws Robber’s Cave was used by the Pawnee Indians, was part of the Underground Railroad and once a brewery.
After the tour IVNA handed out a few food voucher prizes and some of the group hung around the restaurant and socialized with neighbors. Special thanks to Blue Blood Brewing Co. and their event coordinator, Jamie, for helping to coordinate this event. Learn more about Blue Blood or check out the cave tour schedule at bluebloodbrewing.com.
 
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Yard of the Month
With most IVNA yards now covered in a layer of snow, it may be hard to think back to the fall when colorful fall plants graced many a home in IVNA. One home that really stood out was that of Nathan and Holly Gaebel of 1718 Pawnee - our October winners of Yard of the Month! Their cozy brick home boasted many colors of fall mums, large orange pumpkins and sported large hairy spiders during the Halloween season. The window boxes always filled with seasonal flowers and their curved walkway make their home inviting to all. Many thanks to them for their efforts in adding charm to our quaint Indian Village neighborhood. |
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Mark Your Calendars Now!
Indian Village Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting
The Indian Village Neighborhood Association (IVNA) annual meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Southminster United Methodist Church, 16th & Otoe Streets.
The IVNA board pushed the annual meeting this year to the third Tuesday of the month to avoid LPS spring break. As usual, we will have a couple of speakers to talk about building and maintaining stronger safer neighborhoods and communities. City Council member Jane Raybould will talk about current issues. We will talk about past and future events that we have planned for the upcoming year in your Indian Village Neighborhood. Attendees will also vote as a neighborhood for individuals to serve on the IVNA board.
Light refreshments will be served. Join your fellow neighbors for an evening of conversation in which you can share your ideas, celebrations and concerns. A $20.00 yearly membership fee to join the neighborhood association may also be purchased at this time.
We will also have information on the upcoming Indian Village Block Party, Community Crops garden, the Arapahoe gardens, annual Indian Village garage sale and other Indian Village sponsored family events. Don’t forget about our Facebook page and website, www.indianvillagena.com. Up to date information is available at both sites!
Indian Village is a historic and charming neighborhood with much to offer Lincoln families. In order for us to improve and succeed as a neighborhood we need your participation. Please plan to join us on March 21 to make your voice heard and join the effort to make IVNA a great place to live and work! |
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