Dawn Maloney, ABR

"Run with endurance the race set before you..." Hebrews 12:1

Today was the 24th annual "Labor of Love Run," a fundraising event for Akron Pregnancy Services, sponsored by The Chapel. The event included a one-mile fun run/walk followed by a five-mile race beginning at the Akron Campus. Participants enjoyed music, door prizes, refreshments, and a sports expo! My son Grant ran this five-mile race for the first time, right before a job interview - what a guy - and my daughter and I did the one-mile fun run/walk (it was all walking for me!).

 Here is some of the fun on the One-Mile that began at 8:30 a.m.

Spicer Village Townhomes loaned three Segways to volunteers at the race!

 We actually made it to the finish line in about 21 minutes (that includes time for taking pix for blogging!).

Then the Five-Mile began!

There were relay runners, runners pushing strollers, walker/runners, mini-competitions between runners, and lots of cheering for anyone who participated. I can't say who won the race, but I can tell you he was done in about the time that took everyone to run just one lap.

Here is AR member Daniel Salmons and wife Kim - Dan ran with two kids in a stroller! That's commitment!

It was a great way to spend Labor Day!

HUDSON OH - The news is very good for Hudson OH real estate in the second quarter CRIS Economic and Market Watch Report.

• The average price for the second quarter was $372,500.
• Values are up 9.53% over last year at this time!
• Sixty-six homes were sold in Hudson in the second quarter, at a 29% slower pace than last year at this time.
• Average days on the market is 82, two weeks under the average for Summit County.
• Sellers are achieving 95% of their asking price.

There are other trends we follow in more detail, down to the neighborhood and street.

Do you have questions about marketing or buying a home in Hudson Ohio?

Call me @ 330-990-4236 and we can talk at your convenience.

These shots are from River Day 2008, which was held in May. The Cuyahoga River is making such a spectacular comeback. This event draws volunteers and citizens who have helped and continue to help the river again be enjoyed by wildlife and humans.

The celebration this year in Munroe Falls offered volunteer opportunities, a farmer's market, a petting zoo, live animals, food and treats served by Friends of the Park as they raise funds to support the park, live music, cornhole games, a book sale, a visit by Smokey the Bear, exhibits and OEPA fish population sampling demo.

There was also a sausage and pancake breakfast, and lunch was served.

Friends of the Park is looking for volunteers. Come enjoy the river and have fun improving the environment!

What do you know about Cuyahoga Falls?

It is bursting with fun activities, amazing music, beautiful sites and good food... and they have an amazing Natatorium: http://cfo.cityofcf.com/website/web2/view.do?dir=parksandrec/nat

Great parks:

http://www.summitmetroparks.org/ParksAndTrails/Gorge.aspx

Fabulous Festivals:

http://cfo.cityofcf.com/website/web2/view.do?dir=commdevelop/frs

Excellent food, LeFevre's and Moe's are biggies:

http://www.google.com/search?q=Cuyahoga+Falls+restaurants&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SKPB

World Class Music:

http://www.clevelandorch.com/html/blossom/BlossomIndex.asp?SiteType=B

There is a lot more...it is a great place to visit, live and work!

Our Metro Parks in Summit County make us proud - they are well-maintained and utilized by our residents. This summer, grab the kids and head over to Munroe Falls Metro Park for a refreshing dip and a memorable day. Adult admission is $4, kids are $3, and little ones under 2 are free. The lake features sandy beaches and grassy lawn for sunning. There are also trails, beautiful rare examples of trees and plants due to the sandy soil conditions, and pavilions which can be rented.

Enjoy lake swimming, now through August 24, at Munroe Falls. The swim area is open daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A season pass is available online now through July 15. For directions, to learn more or to order your swim pass (good at Munroe Falls and Silver Creek), click here:

http://www.summitmetroparks.org/getdoc/a15e10c1-0a0f-4be7-861f-95fcfe761dd5/MunroeFalls.aspx

During swim season, an admission fee or season pass is required to enter Munroe Falls Metro Park, even if you just wish to walk or sightsee. It's worth it - and I recommend that you bring your camera!