Events & Announcements

📣 Events & Announcements

Stay up to date with the latest neighborhood happenings!
Crestwood hosts several events throughout the year to foster community, encourage involvement, and improve our shared space.

🎉 Upcoming Events   

• Fall Block Party
  When:  Saturday, September 6th, 3-8PM.
  Where:  Bittersweet Dr (between Larch Ln and Bethany Ln)  
  
  Crestwood was one of nine neighborhoods awarded the Neighborhood Engagement Grant sponsored by the Foellinger Foundation to host this party!  Neighborhood Engagement Grant | Engage Fort Wayne

 Get ready for an afternoon of food, music, games, and neighborly fun!

🍔 Food and Drink: Hamburgers & hot dogs provided by the Anthony Wayne Lions Club (while supplies last). The Lion's Club is a local chapter of Lions Clubs International- dedicated to community service, vision programs, youth initiatives, and bringing neighbors together. We’re thrilled to have their support!  We will also have pop, water, and lemonade. Neighbors are welcome to bring coolers and lawn chairs. 

Live Music: OK Boomer Band from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Check out the band at www.TheOkBoomerBand.com

Fun for Kids: Blow-up games from Mr. Moonwalk, chalk art, bubble machine, and crafts.

Treats: Popcorn & sno cones from the association, plus cookies & cupcakes for sale by SimplySweet Cake Shop owned by a Crestwood Neighbor, Nicole Doehrman.

Photos: A local photographer will offer free digital family photos with a fall scene, with the option to purchase prints or schedule a photo session. Check out Lotus Moon Photography owned by Crestwood residents Nolan and Jessica Michalski

Raffle/ Giveaways: Free entry for all participants! (tentative) Free Kid's Halloween Costumes from the Neighborhood Association!

💡 Bring: Lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the festivities.

💪 We need volunteers! From setup to cleanup, your help makes this possible—contact us if you can pitch in.

✨ Before the Party:
We’ll continue sharing updates here and on our new Crestwood website (link below). All homes in Crestwood will receive a hand-delivered newsletter, and new residents (including those from the Summerfield, N. Sherwood Terrace, and Silver Maples areas) will get welcome doorhangers with event info. We’re also working closely with residents in the block party zone to address concerns and finalize logistics.

🌧 Weather Plan: In the event of cancellation, some vendors will provide credits for a future date.

• Fall Garage Sale – September 12, 13, & 14, 2025
  A full weekend of yard sales throughout the neighborhood. No permit required.
  Residents who would like to be included on the printed and digital sale map should register using the form below:

  1. 👉 Click here to register your sale

  2. Registration Deadline: September 1st

Please include your address and what kinds of items you plan to sell. We'll use this information to promote the sale and help shoppers plan their route

• Fall Dumpster Day – Saturday, September 20, 2025
  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Corner of Cinnamon Rd and Baytree Dr. 

📸 Past Highlights

• 1. ✅ Dumpster Day – May 2025
     Overwhelming turnout with support from city services.

  2. 🛍️ Neighborhood Garage Sale – June 2025
     Despite weather challenges, multiple homes participated.

  3. 🗳️ Merger Vote & Special Meeting – June 17, 2025
     Voted to combine Crestwood with neighboring areas into a single unified association.
     
     
     

🗓️ 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

• Grant Opportunities:  Crestwood was previously awarded $5k for a Neighborhood Improvement Grant.  We are in the process of obtaining quotes for our Neighborhood Entrance Signs. Expected install Late Fall 2025 or Early Spring 2026

• School Zone crosswalks in Crestwood to be painted soon.  
  
  

• 📢 Join our Facebook Group for real-time updates and livestreamed meetings
  
  

• 📝 Volunteer to help at events or serve as a zone leader