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Crestwood has been selected for three different Grant Programs this year through the city of Fort Wayne.
2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grant- Adding landscaping to the new entrance signs. See grant information here: 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grants | Engage Fort Wayne (Logged in)
2026 FORTify Neighborhood Accelerator- This is an intensive leadership program for Crestwood's Association leaders. See program information here: Fort-ify Neighborhood Accelerator | Engage Fort Wayne (Logged in)
2026 Engagement Grant- This Grant is supported by the Foellinger Foundation and provides funding to help neighborhood associations host events and/or programs that bring residents, businesses, and organizations together to strengthen neighborhood connections. engage.cityoffortwayne.org/2026-neighborhood-engagement-grants
Landscaping Installed at New Signs!
Landscaping Installed at New Signs!
Check out Crestwood’s new entrance signs at the Red Haw Drive and Bethany Lane entrances! These new signs were made possible through the Neighborhood Improvement Grant and generous contributions from Crestwood neighbors.
We’re excited to share that Crestwood was awarded the Neighborhood Improvement Grant again this year. Vision Scapes was selected as the contractor for this project. Below are samples of the plants installed at the new entrance signs. Thanks, Vision Scapes!
UPCOMING EVENTS
2nd Annual Block Party!
2nd Annual Block Party!
Saturday, July 25th from 3PM-8PM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
Join us in the cul-de-sac on Bittersweet between Larch Lane and Bethany Lane! We'll have hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies, popcorn, sno cones, and drinks! Neighbors will be able to enjoy music, games, face painting, cariacture drawings, balloon art, and more all while listening to music provided by a DJ. Everything is "while supplies last" and be sure to check out the times below for certain vendors.*
Neighbors are encouraged to bring camp chairs, coolers, and anything that would help make them comfortable during this event! Some tables and chairs will be provided.
Party Details!
12PM Volunteers will set up blockades on Bittersweet and Larch Ln and Bittersweet and Bethany Lane. Volunteers who would like to assist with set up are welcome to arrive.
12PM-3PM Volunteers will set up and vendors will arrive
3PM- Party Starts! Residents can begin to check-in at the tables set up behind the barricades. Volunteers will gather names and addresses of attendees. Attendees will receive a wristband and food tickets. Children under 16 must be accompanied and checked in by an adult. (Wristbands help volunteers visually see who has checked in. Attendees can turn in food tickets at the concession tent.)
3PM-7:30PM Neighbors can stop by the FORTify/Crestwood table to complete a short quiz in order to enter for this year's giveaways (must be present to win 18 years or older to accept prize.)
3:30 PM Announcements
3-6:00PM Face Painting and Balloon Art by TAG Art Company
4-8:00PM Caricature Drawings by TAG Art Company
3-8:00PM Miller's Mobile Music w/ DJ Nunya
3- ? Captain Blocher with FWPD. Partnered with Safety Village to give away 30 kid/ toddler helmets
3-6:00PM ACPL issuing Library Cards and hosting a kid activity with the help of a volunteer
3:30-8PM Boy Scouts and sailboat ragatta activity
3-6:00PM SilverTop Ice Cream Truck
Attendees can also stop by and visit Crestwood neighbor, Amanda Stelzer, who will be selling team keychains, pens, and various items.
Additional Activities: Cornhole, Chalk, Giant Jenga, and Bubble Towers
2026 PAST EVENTS
Board Officer Elections
Board Officer Elections
Tuesday, July 7th @ 7PM
Gethsemane Lutheran Church- 1505 Bethany Ln
Thank you to all who attended and participated! This was our biggest turnout yet with over 40 residents in attendance. Special thanks to Officer Joshua Chowning for attending! Election Results: The board officers are staying the same with Amber Sherman as the President, Mike Franio as VP, Amber Barnes as Secretary, and Amy Harrison as Treasurer.
Available Slides for meeting:
2025-26 Year In Review Slides
This is Crestwood's annual election for Association Board Officers. Dues-paying members in good standing are welcome to vote (in-person only) for Crestwood's board officers. The following are candidates for this election:
PRESIDENT: Amber Sherman (current), Joshua Bailey
VP: Mike Franio (current), Tony Sparks
SECRETARY: Amber Barnes (current-no contest)
TREASURER: Amy Harrison (current-no contest)
After the election, the meeting will resume. Agenda items will include the block party finalization and other neighborhood updates.
SILVERTOP ICE CREAM TRUCK-THANK YOU!!!
SILVERTOP ICE CREAM TRUCK-THANK YOU!!!
Crestwood residents were able to enjoy the nostalgia of SilverTop Ice Cream Truck all weekend long! The association has partnered with them to schedule a special tour through our neighborhood. The truck is modeled after classic 1969 ice cream trucks, bringing a fun vintage experience to the community. Neighbors were able to track the ice cream truck in our Facebook group.
(No cash, no worries! They accept cash app, Venmo, and Tap to Pay. SilverTop Ice Cream Truck is available for Prepaid Birthday Party Drive-Bys and events!)
Check them out on Facebook: SilverTop Ice Cream Truck Facebook Page
Tv, Electronics, & Tire Recycle Day- Saturday, June 20th
Tv, Electronics, & Tire Recycle Day- Saturday, June 20th
Volunteers collected 54 Tires and 72 TVs!!!
Crestwood has signed up for the city's Electronics, Television, and Tire Recycle Day-a great opportunity to help clean up the neighborhood while raising funds! All proceeds will be added to Crestwood’s account for future events and community initiatives.
Tires: You may dispose of as many tires as needed. Tires may be on or off the rim. Tires must be free of water. The city will reimburse $2 per tire.
Electronics: TVs, computer monitors, remotes, cables, keyboards, mice, and more. Please note that the city only reimburses for TVs (currently at $2 per TV or monitor)
Crestwood-Great American Clean up was
Saturday, May 2nd | 9AM-Noon
Crestwood-Great American Clean up was
Saturday, May 2nd | 9AM-Noon
Thank you to all who volunteered for the Great American Cleanup!
Volunteers were able to clean out the creek bed and along Clinton from Bethany to Redhaw. Everything is stacked off to the side in the parking lot by the creek and the city will come around to collect it within 48 hours.
We collected about 10 trash bags, a Chevy truck hood, bumpers, a tire, a fence rail, a broken shelving unit, spare wood, and much more from these areas. Volunteers did an amazing job!
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
The Great American Cleanup in Fort Wayne was scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Fort Wayne - The Great American Cleanup is the nation's largest community improvement program that Fort Wayne has participated in for over 30 years. It is a time when we can show our community pride by lending a hand to clean up littered roadsides, parks, trails and riverways.
A clean city makes a difference: It looks better to residents and visitors, and it improves the overall quality of life. Litter, graffiti, unkempt parks and trails, and scattered debris create unsightly areas that would give visitors the wrong impression. Through the work of volunteers, we can come together and show how much we care about Fort Wayne's neighborhoods and public spaces.
The City provides groups with garbage bags, gloves, and T-shirts.
Crestwood's Spring Garage Sale
Thank you to all who participated in this Spring's garage sale and volunteered at Crestwood's free tent! We were able to raise funds for the neighborhood and give back to the community!
Spring Dumpster Day Spring 2026-Residents Only
Spring Dumpster Day Spring 2026-Residents Only
Dumpster Day was a complete success! Thanks again to all who stepped up to help! We filled a compacting trash truck AND a roll off dumpster. That was impressive! We have some takeaways for the Dumpster Day in the Fall and are continuing to improve and grow as a neighborhood.
Upcoming Events for 2026
Fall
• Friday, September 11-13, 2026 – Fall Neighborhood Garage Sale (with Free Tent)
• Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Fall Dumpster Day
• Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Halloween Popcorn Giveaway/Association set up
December
• Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Santa Visit / Holiday Event
• Saturday, December 19, 2026– Holiday Light Contest
🗓️ Ongoing Announcements
✅ Dues are $20/year and may be paid in-person at the monthly association meetings, via PayPal --> paypal.me/CrestwoodColonyNHA, or mail to:
Crestwood Civic Association
1604 Tulip Tree Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
📢 Join our Facebook Group for real-time updates and livestreamed meetings
📝 Volunteer to help at events or serve as a zone leader
**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT**
**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT**
Neighborhood Merger: A Stronger, United Crestwood
Neighborhood Merger: A Stronger, United Crestwood
On June 17, 2025, the Crestwood Neighborhood Association officially merged with the neighboring communities of:
North Sherwood Terrace
Silver Maples
Summerfield
These areas are now fully part of Crestwood, forming one united neighborhood association. This decision was approved by resident vote and is formally recognized by the City of Fort Wayne.
Why the Merger Matters
Why the Merger Matters
A stronger collective voice in city conversations and planning
Unified identity and signage across all areas
Streamlined communication and leadership structure
Increased membership, resulting in more dues collected and a larger budget
More resources = more events, beautification projects, and neighborhood improvements
Together, we are building a more inclusive, active, and supportive community under one name — Crestwood.
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