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Group believes month of love is time for good deedsContinued from page 1amazing. So I started to think Winter Olympic Games wereWeve grown probably five times that thisarent journaling about it, we encourage them what it would be like if every-taking place in Britishyear, she said.to post because when you write it out, it is a body started to do that and Columbia and people from allThe movement has participants from thelittle therapeutic, Bucaro said.commit to just one month.over the world were inCanadian east coast to the west and evenIts nice to share that with everybody and The founder and co-CEO Canada.includes some well-known television person-it helps keep the momentum up because its of the Oakville-based Infinity We had people participat-alities.not a random act, its planned.Communications got to work ing, who were at the Olympics.Its nice to see something that starts fromBucaro said the good deeds do not have to and with the support of her We just thought it was a reallya seed of an idea and watch it grow. Its reallybe monumental in grandeur. Small deeds can office staff got the movement great time to focus on doinggreat, she said.go a long way, when done for others, she said.in motion last February. something good every day,There are plenty of ways to participate andThe idea behind the Halo Effect came after Furthermore, Connie Burke, Bucaro said.people can print out little Halo Effect cardsBucaro helped a friend who was ill and in poor account manager at the com-She said participation wasthat can be handed out to recipients of goodspirits. Bucaro told the friend she always feels munications firm, got the great last year and has growndeeds.better about herself when she helps other Leanne Bucaroonline world involved.this year, saying its in theAs an example, Bucaro asks Tim Hortonspeople. With that in mind, Bucaro asked her February was chosen for thousands.drive-thru staff to hand the card to the personfriend to do something positive for someone several reasons, among them being that it is She said if every known participant lastbehind her in line after she pays for their pur-else each day and write down how that feels.the month of Valentines Day. February is also year did one good thing each day of February,chase.She started to do that and after about the in the winter when people are feeling down, it would have affected a number of people toTo learn more or to begin blogging, visitfirst five or six days she called me and said its and a year ago, when this commenced, the equal Ottawas population.www.facebook.com/earnyourhalo.Vision To be the most livable town in CanadaWard 5 drop-in sessionWard 5 Councillors Jeff Knoll and Marc Grant are hosting a Thursday, February 17, 7:30-10:30 p.m.drop-in session to discuss the issues concerning your River Oaks Community Centre Room Cneighbourhood. They wish to hear directly from the Jeff Knoll2400 Sixth Line, Oakvilleresidents of Ward 5. This is an opportunity for you to provide Regional and Marc Grantyour input on the issues, challenges, and opportunities Town CouncillorTown Councillorfacing your community.905-815-6000905-815-6001jknoll@oakville.camgrant@oakville.caThe Town of Oakville, Oakville Public Library and The YMCA of Oakville welcome you and your family to the third annual Make Your Move Family Day, presented by Genworth Financial Canada.Swimming, skating, childrens entertainment, rock climbing, reptile party, karate, hockey, shooter pads, family storytimes, arts and crafts, yoga, fitness classes, sports demonstrations, skate with the Oakville Blades, photos on a zamboni, and TONS more!Participating locations:Glen Abbey Community Centre Oakville Public Library Now reserving tickets for Kinoak ArenaLokis Big Dream Show for Iroquois Ridge Community Centre (Central, Glen Abbey and Maple Grove Arena11 a.m. and 2 p.m. showtimesRiver Oaks Community Centre Iroquois Ridge branches) Oakville ArenaSixteen Mile Sports Complex Peter Gilgan Family YMCA Centennial Pool To reserve your tickets, Oakville Centre for the Performing ArtsJoshuas Creek Arenaskplease call the Box Office at V905-815-2021 or book online iew or download the full event schedule at www.oakville.ca/familyday.htm or pick Monday, February 21, 2011 up a copy at community centres, Town Hall, libraries or the Peter Gilgan Family YMCA. at www.oakvillecentre.caPresenting PartnersSwim/SkateSponsorsFree activities for the SponsorSponsorentire family!Join us for a free afternoon of family fun!Saturday, February 19, 2011, 1 4 p.m.Oakville Museum, 8 Navy Street905-338-4400 www.oakvillemuseum.caThe fun begins with Mayor Rob Burton kicking off the festivities. Enjoy camp-inspired snacks, hot chocolate, dog sled races, Kub Kar racing, outdoor camping demonstrations and campfire stories.www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 16, 2011 8