Zim Run Art Fair
 by Tatiana

Calling all artists to the Fair 2020

Art, Music, Food from Zimbabwe and African Games

Calling all artists in Grades pre-school to Grade 8 and High School.  Enter our African Art Contest!   Free entry!

Instructions:

  • Bring your art on race day to St. Francis high School, 1885 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View on: Sunday, March 29: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
  • Label your art on the back with name, grade, school and phone number.
  • Pick up your art by 4:00 on March 29.
  • The art must pertain to Africa and may be any media—watercolor, oil, mask, sculpture, etc.
  • Prizes: Finisher ribbons to all artists. *Top artist in each grade (preschool to high school) will receive a cute stuffed animal.
  • Further Info: The art will be posted under the pavilion for all to enjoy!
  • Questions?  call  650.968.1213 x 676 or email
Dr. Hardy Jones, Artist, Supporter and Friend to the Sustainable Living Foundation.

Dr. Hardy Jones, Artist, Supporter and Friend to the Sustainable Living Foundation.

The African Art Contest is dedicated to the Memory of Dr. Hardy Jones, 1945 – 2016

Surgeon * Healer * Artist

We will NEVER forget his indomitable spirit throughout his battle with ALS.  For Hardy, it was always “a great day!”

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Zim Fair 2018
 by Tatiana

Join the ZIM Fair 2019

Art, Music, Food from Zimbabwe and African Games

Calling all artists in Grades pre-school to Grade 8 and High School.  Enter our African Art Contest!   Free entry!

Instructions:

  • Bring your art on race day to St. Francis high School, 1885 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View on: Sunday, March 29: 10:00 am to noon (before the event).
  • Label your art on the back with name, grade, school and phone number.
  • Pick up your art by 4:00 on March 29.
  • The art must pertain to Africa and may be any media—watercolor, oil, mask, sculpture, etc.
  • Prizes: Finisher ribbons to all artists. *Top artist in each grade (preschool to high school) will receive a cute stuffed animal.
Dr. Hardy Jones, Artist, Supporter and Friend to the Sustainable Living Foundation.

Dr. Hardy Jones, Artist, Supporter and Friend to the Sustainable Living Foundation.

The African Art Contest is dedicated to the Memory of Dr. Hardy Jones, 1945 – 2016

Surgeon * Healer * Artist

We will NEVER forget his indomitable spirit throughout his battle with ALS.  For Hardy, it was always “a great day!”

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Warthog, Zim Run 2019
 by Tatiana

2019 Raffle Prizes Announced

$1.00 per ticket / no need to be present to win when tickets are selected at the Zim Run, April 7th.

Tickets can be purchased from Ellen at any time, or at the Zim Run.

First Raffle Prize

  • A basket of goodies—
  • A toy warthog
  • A monkey coffee mug with three wooden pens,
  • A t-shirt (the winner can choose any size),
  • $25 Gift Certificate to The Runner’s Mind on Main St. Los Altos and
  • $25 Gift Certificate to Hobee’s on El Camino Real Palo Alto.

Second Raffle Prize

Rug from Zimbabwe

A beautiful printed rug from Zimbabwe, 3 x 4′

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Zum Run Art Fair
 by Tatiana

2019 Zim Run T-shirt Sales

T-shirt Warthog, 2019 wide

March 9-10, 2019, T-shirts will be available for purchase at St. William Catholic Church, Los Altos after all the masses.

March 23-24, 2019, Zim Run T-shirts will be on sale at St. Joseph’s Church on Hope Street, Mountain View after all the masses.

 

And of course, you can also buy your T-shirts on Race Day!

The shirt this year is Mr. Warthog, designed by Will Clark. Youth to Adult sizes are available.

Cost: $12.00

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Zimbabwe Sign
 by Tatiana

Ellen’s “In Africa”

Remember the ‘ol movie, “Out of Africa?”   Well, Ellen’s “In Africa!”

Zim Sign "Ellen's in Africa"

Zim Sign “Ellen’s in Africa”

 

This sign is going to make the rounds with Ellen, visiting schools and events and building excitement for children and adults to come to the Zim Run and Fair.

As students begin to see the colors of Zimbabwe and listen to the stories and learn about Africa, they will become fully ready to participate on Race Day.

We are excited to watch them learn, create art and get fit!

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Animal Wall Hanging, Zim Fair
 by Ellen Clark

2018 Raffle prizes announced

$1.00 per ticket / no need to be present to win when tickets are selected at the Zim Run, March 25th.

Raffle tickets will be on sale at St. William Church in Los Altos, March 17th and 18th after the masses and wherever Ellen goes!

First Raffle Prize

Second Raffle

  • A Month of Art Lessons from Drawn 2 Art in Los Altos
  • Art Supplies of Drawn 2 Art
  • Wildebeest Toy
  • Two $35 Gift Certificates to Buck’s Cafe in Woodside
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Even Start Preschool with African animals
 by Ellen Clark

2018 Ellen’s African Rap with Puppets

Schedule of Events

Ellen will be presenting her African Rap and Folktales at Linden Tree Bookstore, at various school assemblies and local group gatherings.

March 4, 2018, 10:00 – 10:30 am: Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 3900 Alameda de Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA  (650) 341-8206.

March 11, 2018, 1:00 pm: Linden Tree Children’s Books, 265 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022

Bring Ellen to your group

Even Start Preschool with African animals

Even Start Preschool with African animals

Spreading the word about the Zim Run & Fair is only the beginning of Ellen’s presentations. She makes learning about Africa a fun adventure!

Would you like Ellen to come to your group? Any age group will enjoy this lively presentation, from young to old.

Give Ellen a call 650.941.9206 or email her to learn more.

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Zim Run T-shirts
 by Ellen Clark

Zim T-shirt sales

Zim Run T-shirt sale dates

Zum Run Art Fair

Every year a new T-shirt is created for the Zim Run by Will Clark

March 3-4, 2018, Zim Run T-shirts will be on sale at St. Joseph’s Church on Hope Street, Mountain View after all the masses.

March 17-18, 2018, T-shirts will be available for purchase at St. William Catholic Church, Los Altos after all the masses.

March 19-23, 2018, T-shirts will be for sale at St. Joseph’s School, 1120 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View

And of course, you can also buy your T-shirts on Race Day!

The shirt this year is “to dye for!” A tie-dye green with Mr. Wildebeest on the front. Youth to Adult sizes are available.

Cost: $12.00

2018 T-shirt

Wilbur the Wildebeest Game

Wilbur the Wildebeest Game

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Ambassadors for Zim Run & Fair
 by Tatiana

Join the Zim Ambassadors

Meet Current and Past High School and Collegiate Ambassadors

Program
To give or receive an interactive, educational presentation on Zimbabwe. This might include helping with the Zim Run mailings, writing blog content or preparing news articles.

Purpose
To teach, to learn, to promote global understanding…to serve.

Where
At any club, group, organization, school, church or even at the Zim Run & Fair

Audience
Pre-schoolers to Senior citizens

Topics
Zimbabwean fashion, art, music, geography, animals, language, food, games, politics, government, health, historical sites, sports, Makumbi Children’s Home, etc.

For more information Contact Ellen Clark.

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Shoes for Zimbabwe Orphans
 by Ellen Clark

Bring your shoes to the Zim Run

Teresa with shoes collected for Zimbabwe

Shoes collected will be sent to Zimbabwe

Lightly worn shoes, or even new ones will be collected and sent to Zimbabwe.

Every year the shoe collection area fills to the brim with shoes of all sorts, but especially sport shoes.

The Zim supporters From our Feet Shoe Drive, Nick MacFalls manage the collection and shipments. If you would like more information they can be reached by Email.

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