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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, September 27, 2012 · 24 Preparing for soup steven der-garabedian / special to the beaver @halton_photog for the homeless: Meagan Thomas, left, and Emma McIntosh paint bowls Sunday at Crack Pot Studio during a sponsors event in anticipation of Empty Bowls 2012. The annual fundraiser, set for Oct. 14 at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School, benefits Home Suite Hope, which helps families get back on their feet when facing homelessness. The fundraiser sees participants purchase a bowl and then fill it with soups cooked up by chefs from local restaurants. Participants can take their bowl home as a souvenir. Tickets cost $60 at www.homesuitehope.org. · · · ·