www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, October 11, 2013 | 12 Empty Bowls helps HSH in fight against homelessness continued from p.11 homesuitehope.org, or in person at Revera Kensington, 25 Lakeshore Rd. W., and the following RBC Royal Bank branches: Trafalgar Road and Lakeshore Road East; 309 Hayes Blvd.; Cornwall Road; and Fourth Line and Speers Road. Engaging community volunteers Empty Bowls is one of Oakville's largest community volunteer events. More than 1,000 volunteers help out each year to make it a reality. Event co-chairs Tracy Kodama and Joanne Peters rally a steering committee of 15 senior volunteers, who start the event planning in February of each year. Over the next eight months, more than 700 bowls are painted by community artisans and volunteers, 700 tickets are sold, 100 volunteers will assist on the day of the event, 18 food vendors will provide delectable delights, and 12 corporate sponsors will provide sponsorship support. In addition, more than $100,000 will be raised to help local single-parent families facing the devastation of homelessness here in Oakville and across Halton. Support by community sponsors The annual fundraising event could never be the community success that it is without the superlative support from community sponsors. This year's event marks the second year The Taylor Group has been the title sponsor. RBC Royal Bank and Longo's continue to lend leadership support at the Gold Spoon sponsor level. These three sponsors alone represent 25 per cent of the funding support for the event. With fundraising goals of more than $100,000 to help some of Oakville's most vulnerable families, this sponsorship support is vital to the work of HSH. Other key sponsors for the event are: Henderson Partners; the Oakville Beaver; Crack Pot Studio; COBS Bread Oakville; Bayshore Home Health; Kwik Kopy; Revera; Vision Transportation and Whole Foods. -- Submitted by Janice Moro, executive director, Home Suite Hope is pleased to announce the formation of This is a totally non-profit group and open to all residents of `Glen Abbey'. Please inform us of your new arrival, and we will provide a gift of baby essentials, & Dinner on the first night home for the parents, cooked at Marian Montessori School. Starts December 2013. Marian Montessori School POND STORE & Water Garden Showcase Clearwater Ponds Ponds has has been Clearwater been designing, creating creating and and designing, maintaining maintaining the the areas areas most beautiful beautiful water water gardens gardens for for over a decade. We now over a decade. We now have opened a retail store to have opened a retail store to share our expertise with you! share our expertise with you! Marian Mother's Helpers MARIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1989 thepondsquad.com 755 Griffith Court, Burlington, 905-312-1226 www.marianmontessorischool.ca Phone: 905 827-8125 ALL YOUR FALL POND SHUTDOWN NEEDS : COLD WATER BACTERIA AERATORS DE-ICERS FISH NETS POND NETS LOW TEMP FISH FOOD The Pond Squad is booking seasonal maintenance NOW! BOOK YOUR NEXT GROUP PARTY AT NINO PANINO! Order Our Take Out Trays For A Large Party ! Pasta, Lasa gna Chicken Parm , Veal & , Sausage, Fish, Potato , Roasted Veggies and much more ! Oakville Hospital Charity Monte Carlo Night Friday, Oct. 25 · 7 to 10 p.m. · 1459 Nottinghill Gate Roulette, Blackjack, Horse Racing and more! Make a minimum purchase of $25 in chips and enjoy a fun filled evening that includes refreshments and snacks. Win (or buy) more chips and increase your chances to win some great prizes including Leaf tickets or "steal" a great deal at the silent auction. Black and white dress optional. 438 KERR STREET, OAKVILLE 905-338-9393 NINOPANINO.CA Italian Authentic Homemade Dishes With over 3,000 square feet of spacious room, Nino Panino is equipped to accommodate groups up to 100 people for private dining functions. For smaller more intimate functions, guests are welcome to book our single party which is 240 square feet, seating anywhere from 10 to 25 people. Our unique and professional service ensures that everyone has a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience. Book your next dinner party with us and we will do everything to customize your event just the way you want it. All proceeds to the Oakville Hospital Foundation. Hosted by 1459 Nottinghill Gate (west of Dorval, south of Upper Middle) Call to reserve your spot (905) 469-3232 Our full catering menu is online!