Neighborhood Night Out, Enos Park Tuesday, August 6

EPNIA will once again host Neighborhood Night Out on behalf of the north end neighborhood associations, and this year’s event will be held on Tuesday, August 6, from 5-7 p.m. in Enos Park. There will be a picnic dinner provided by MJ’s Fish and Chicken, kids’ activities, and informational tables from many local organizations.

Here are just a few of the highlights:

  • The Northside Community Children’s Library will have a table with free books and a dunk tank fundraiser. A dollar gets you three balls to try and dunk a Springfield Jaycee’s volunteer.
  • Springfield Police Department will hold a K-9 demonstration and Springfield Fire Department will have a fire truck on hand.
  • John’s Children’s Hospital will have activities for kids.
  • Memorial Medical Center will have information from the Comprehensive Stroke Team, Memorial Behavioral Children’s Center/MOSIAC, and the Weight Loss and Wellness Center & Healthy Families.
  • SIU will have representatives from the Access to Care Collaborative.
  • Meet Curtis Morris, the newest Habitat for Humanity homeowner who will be moving into a newly renovated Habitat house in Enos Park.
  • Representatives from the FBI Springfield Citizen’s Academy and Citizen’s Police Academy will be on hand to answer questions about their programs.
  • And much more!

There will NOT be a neighborhood meeting in August, due to National Night Out. We will resume our regular schedule of potlucks and meetings the second Tuesday of each month on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Cookout at the Payne’s house Wednesday, July 17, 4:30pm

Community Grill-Out!

When: Wednesday, July 17, starting at 4:30pm
Where: The Payne’s, 925 N. 7th

“Being a good neighbor is an art which makes life richer.”
— Gladys Taber

Dearest Enos Park Compatriots,

My family and I would like to invite you to join us in our backyard for a community grill-out Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Our yard will open up at 4:30pm when we fire up the grill, and go as late as sundown. We’ll cook up a couple batches of hot dogs and hamburgers throughout the night, and perhaps go crazy with s’mores at some point. If you have a lawn chair, bring it. Otherwise, all we need is your presence, warts and all.

Now, if we haven’t piqued your interest yet… we will also have some yard games available—perhaps even a bags tournament or whiffle ball homerun derby. We have ample room for children to go nuts, so bring the rug-rats. But
you do have to take them home with you.

So swing by the turquoise house off the Park, and come expecting good laughs and conversations. As random internet quote above guarantees, it will make your life richer.

— Caleb, Bethany, Corey, and Malachi Payne
925 N. 7th St

Cookout at the Payne’s house Wednesday, June 12, 4:30pm

Community Grill-Out!

When: Wednesday, June 12, starting at 4:30pm
Where: The Payne’s, 925 N. 7th

“Being a good neighbor is an art which makes life richer.”
— Gladys Taber

Dearest Enos Park Compatriots,

My family and I would like to invite you to join us in our backyard for a community grill-out Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Our yard will open up at 4:30pm when we fire up the grill, and go as late as sundown. We’ll cook up a couple batches of hot dogs and hamburgers throughout the night, and perhaps go crazy with s’mores at some point. If you have a lawn chair, bring it. Otherwise, all we need is your presence, warts and all.

Now, if we haven’t piqued your interest yet… we will also have some yard games available—perhaps even a bags tournament or whiffle ball homerun derby. We have ample room for children to go nuts, so bring the rug-rats. But
you do have to take them home with you.

So swing by the turquoise house off the Park, and come expecting good laughs and conversations. As random internet quote above guarantees, it will make your life richer.

— Caleb, Bethany, Corey, and Malachi Payne
925 N. 7th St

2018 Winter Farmer’s Market at Third Presbyterian

Springfield will have a Winter Farmers Market for a second year, and Enos Park is excited to once again be hosting this community-wide event. On the fourth Saturday of each month from January-April, a variety of local vendors will be gathering at Third Presbyterian Church to sell produce, meats, jams and honey, baked goods, and craft items.

Those using LINK cards will have the opportunity to purchase tokens to double their funds. We hope you’ll be sure to come out and support this wonderful community program.

Go to www.ILStewards.org for more information…

National Night Out Tuesday August 2, 5-8pm

Join us for National Night Out on August 2nd from 5-8pm at the Enos Park Pavillion.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live.

Activities

  • Food & drinks
  • Kids games and activities
  • Dunk tank – Come out and dunk your favorite local celebrity!   All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.
  • K-9 demonstration

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The 4th Annual Rock the Block – Friday, June 17, 5-8pm

Enos Park Neighborhood presents:

The 4th Annual Rock the Block

The 4th Annual Rock the Block - Friday, June 17, 5-8pm.Friday, June 17, 5-8pm
on Enos Ave between 7th and 8th

Celebrating the revitalization of the Enos Park neighborhood and the dedication of a new feature in Springfield’s only sculpture garden!

Free admission!

Featuring:

  • Live Music
    • William B. Hart (Piano and upright bass);
    • Samba Llamas (Bossa Nova/Pagode)
  • Kids’ activities
  • Food vendors
  • Beer & Wine

Thanks to Our Sponsors!

  • Springfield Business Journal
  • Qik-n-EZ
  • The Real Estates Firm
  • Susie Q’s
  • Andrew Proctor, Ward 5 Alderman
  • The Illinois Times

View the Rock the Block Poster…

EPNIA Home Tour and Edwards Place Fine Art Fair – Saturday, September 19, 1-5pm

EPNIA Home Tour, Fall 2015, September 19, 1-5 pm.The annual Enos Park Home Tour will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 1-5 p.m.

The Home Tour is a self-guided tour of historic homes in Springfield’s oldest neighborhood, some already beautifully renovated and others needing a new owner to bring them back to life.

A wine and cheese reception will be held from 4-7 p.m. in the sculpture garden near Susie Q’s. The building at 711 Enos Ave. will also be open for tours (Enos between 7th & 8th St.).

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at any Qik n Ez location or by clicking here. Tickets available the day of the tour at the Enos Park booth at the Edwards Place Fine Arts Fair.

BUY TICKETS NOW!

Click here to download the flyer…

Edwards Place Fine Art Fair

Edwards Place Fine Art FairAlso happening on September 19-20 is the 27th Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair, featuring 70+ artists, live music, food trucks, a children’s station, and artist demos.

The Fine Art Fair will be:

  • September 19, 2015 from 10am – 5pm,
  • September 20, 2015 from 11am – 4pm.

Read more about the Fine Art Fair here…

National Night Out August 4, 2015, Enos Park Pavilion

Join Us to Celebrate National Night Out 2015 on Tuesday, August 4 from 5-8 pm at the Enos Park Pavilion (between 7th & 8th Sts.). National Night Out is an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activites, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood associations.

Activities will include:

  • Picnic dinner
  • Kids’ games and activities
  • Police K-9 unit demonstration
  • Informational tables from local not-for-profits

Participating Organizations:

  • Springfield police Department,
  • Springfield Fire Departmbnet,
  • Enos Park Neighborhood Improvement Association,
  • Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association,
  • Springfield Art Association,
  • St. John’s Hospital,
  • Memorial Medical Center,
  • Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery,
  • Safe Families fro Children,
  • Third Presbyterian Church,
  • Rochester Christian Church,
  • Gracy City Fellowship,
  • Target

Click here to download the flyer (PDF)…

Enos Park National Night Out Flyer 2015

Going away party for Steve & Diane Combs – Fri, July 24

Their house hasn’t sold just yet, but we know Steve & Diane will be starting a new chapter in their lives soon. Stop by to wish them well and thank them for their service to the neighborhood.

Please bring a dessert or beverage to share.

Friday, July 24 from 7-9 p.m.

Springfield Art Association (700 N. 4th)