Smart Farm Frozen Zucchini Race is Sunday

The zucchinis may be a little soggy on Sunday, but will go on.

Organizers are hopeful that the 20 percent chance of snow on Saturday evening comes through, creating a snowshoe course.

“We are hoping for a miracle. It’s supposed to snow on Saturday. If not, we’ll have a 5K race,” said Kathy Gabelman, Smart Farm board member.

“It’s a fun event and we have really good prizes. One hundred percent of their registration fees will go to  Smart Farm to grow food for food pantries and educate people in the community about sustainable gardening,” Gabelman said.

Smart Farm’s 2012 Frozen Zucchini race will take place at on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. Participants can still register up until race day. Packet pick-up is available at Erewon in Deer Park, 6 to 9 p.m., Friday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday.

The Frozen Zucchini is an opportunity for individuals of all ages to get out and enjoy some fun outdoor winter activity while supporting Smart Farm, a worthy and deserving local charity. The event also includes activities for kids.

 Smart Farm of Barrington is a local 501c3 non-profit organization.  Its mission is to cultivate a healthy, eco-friendly community by offering learning opportunities in sustainable gardening while donating 100 percent of the produce it raises to local food pantries.  During the 2011 growing season, over 1,300 pounds of produce was donated to area food pantries.