AVON, Ohio –The weather was great, and so was the turnout at the 14th Annual Eagle Run held at Avon High on Saturday.
While the Bard was relegated to observer/cheerleader/ correspondent/photographer due to some minor medical issues requiring medication, which in turn would have severely hampered his ability to run — that’s his story and he’s sticking to it — it was still a very good time.
Overall winner of the 2014 Eagle Run: Andy Riggins of Cuyahoga Falls
There were an estimated 1,500 participants between the 5k and 5-mile races. Andy Riggins, 26, of Cuyahoga Falls, took the honors for the top finisher of the 5-miler. He told me it was his first time participating in the Eagle Run, but he certainly plans to be back next year (no-doubt to the chagrin of those who finished close behind him).
There didn’t appear to be any major injuries to speak of, and everyone appeared to have quite a bit of fun. Kudos to all who contributed to making the 14th Annual Eagle Run a rousing success; the fruits of your efforts were obvious.
We’re reaching that time of year when it seems like there’s something going on almost every weekend around town. Oh yeah … I think it’s called “summer.” Anyway, make sure you set aside plenty of time to hit the 11th Annual Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival at Veterans Memorial Park between June 13th and 15th. This looks to be quite a bit of fun this year, with a ton of musical entertainment as well as other events.
Plenty of youth in the competition just after the bell rings for the 5k Eagle Run, May 24, 2014
Which reminds me, how would you like to be a part of history? Maybe not to the extent of, say, Washington chopping down the cherry tree and then fessin’ up, but fairly memorable stuff nonetheless. Come to think of it, if George had been able to get his hands on some cherry tree-colored Duck Tape after the deed with the axe was done, he might have been able to – keeping with the spirit of American politics — “cover-up” rather than “fess up.”
Here’s what I’m rambling on about: Duck Tape is on a mission to set a record with a Guinness World Records attempt during this year’s Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival…and they need your help! So, break out your Duck Tape best – from shirts and skirts to accessories and more – as we try to establish the record for “The Most People Modeling in a Duck Tape Fashion Show.”
To qualify, each entrant is required to create and wear an outfit consisting of at least two articles of clothing made from Duck Tape. Time’s a-wastin’, so get started now to make sure you’re ready to show the world what you’re made of. Each contestant who helps with the record attempt will receive an official Guinness World Records medallion and will be entered in a drawing to win a $500 gift card.
The details: 1) Entrants must be 8 years old or older to participate – and a minimum of 250 participants are required to set the record. An official Guinness adjudicator will be on-site to oversee the record attempt. 2) The record attempt for “The Most People Modeling in a Duck Tape Fashion Show” is scheduled for June 14, at 1:30 p.m. 3) Veterans Memorial Park – Main Stage, 3701 Veterans Memorial Parkway.
Photo-ops and more: Outfits created from Duck Tape, entrants taking the runway and much more. In other words, you’ll feel like a star – albeit a sticky one.
You mean to tell me you’re ‘stuck’ on one or more of the details? For more information about the Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival and to pre-register for the Fashion Show, visit DuckTapeFestival.com.
Finally, if that Duck Tape hula skirt idea of yours didn’t work out quite the way you’d hoped, and you find yourself in need of new inspiration, not to worry. You can go get inspired with ideas for your Duck Tape duds, simply by visiting DuckBrand.com.
Speaking of Duck Tape — as if I haven’t enough already – keep in mind that the Friends of the Avon Library have a special meeting scheduled on Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m. at Lorain Public Library System’s Avon Branch. Friends, come together to plan for the Duck Tape parade.
The parade will be marching down Detroit Road on June 14. New members are welcome to join the Friends in planning this fun event. For more information, call the Avon Branch at 440-934-4743. The Avon Branch is located at 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon.
After you’re done with all of your Duck Tape shenanigans, don’t forget the upcoming annual visit from Aunt Teak and Uncle Junque the following weekend. As I mentioned several weeks ago, you’ll have the opportunity to travel throughout the city, as many residents will be part of the city-wide garage sale.
The epicenter of the event will be the French Creek District, where you can continue your treasure hunt at local shops offering in-store and Sidewalk Sales. Regional antique dealers set up their wares in tents along Detroit Road of Avon’s charming French Creek District.
Avon residents are encouraged to participate from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. Garage Sale Registration Forms can be found at local merchants or by visiting the merchant’s website at frenchcreekdistrict.com. Note that the registration deadline of June 13th now lurks right around the corner!
One thing that the great weather allows us to do is get out and work in the yard or garden, or simply just get our homes in order, as it were. As part of the Avon Bicentennial Celebration, the Avon Garden Club is planning to have a “Gardens of the Year” awards program in October. If you have a beautiful or spectacular garden, patio garden, shade garden, water garden, vegetable garden or window boxes, this competition is for you.
Century homes, residential landscaping and complex entrances, whose green spaces are enhancing Avon with a show of pride and color, are encouraged to enter the competition also. Even though October is still a ways off, the committee would like the contact person’s name and phone number by Saturday, July 19, which is not so far off. Should you require more information, please call (440) 937-4240.
Remember to keep the Bard abreast of local events which might be worthy of note for your neighbors. Email me at jeffdbing@sbcglobal.net to get the ball rolling. Have a wonderful week, Avon, and don’t forget the SPF-30.
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