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Empty Bowls helps single-parent families Continued from page 1 5 · Wednesday, October 10, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com says it's the side-stripe shrimp from B.C., which differs from other shrimp as it is sweet with a delicate texture. OC's will be offering a sampling of the featured soup today (Wednesday) through to Saturday to promote Empty Bowls and sell tickets to the event. Other soups to be featured at Empty Bowls, include: · Alice Fazooli's -- pea and prosciutto · Bite Me Twice -- corn chowder · Catered Fare -- butternut and mulligatawny · Celadon House -- Tom Yum · Cora -- potato and bacon · Dana Hospitality -- chicken soup · J.A.C.'s Bistro -- tomato soup · Jennifer's Kitchen -- spicy potato, kale and sausage · Jonathan's of Oakville -- lobster bisque · Kerr Street Café -- Creole gumbo with shrimp and sausage · Montfort Mediterranean Cuisine -- lentil soup · The Oakville Club -- chicken curry · Revera Oakville -- roasted tomato with maple butternut squash · Seasons Restaurant -- sweet potato rosemary · St. Mildred's-Lightbourn's board of governors -- lentil soup Last year's venue sponsor, St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School, returns to host the event at the 1080 Linbrook Rd. school. Jules Graham-Hood, HSH director of development, says organizers hope to raise $100,000 this year -- surpassing the $75,000 of last year. Celebrity-painted bowls will also be auctioned off during Empty Bowls, including bowls from: NASCAR driver Ron Fellows; Canadian musician and founding member of The Guess Who Randy Bachman; local Olympians Kyle Jones, Adam van Koeverden, Diana Matheson and Mark Oldershaw; NHL hockey players Darcy Tucker, Dale Hawerchuk and Corey Perry, as ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog bowls at the ready: From left, Home Suite Hope Development Director Jules Graham-Hood, Empty Bowls co-chairs Tracy Kodama and Joanne Peters, OC at Stoneboats Executive Chef Will Stewart and Kerr St Café Chef Tori Myers. well as Connor McDavid (Ontario Hockey League -- OHL); Hockey Night in Canada hosts Ron MacLean and Don Cherry; Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea; Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo; TSN sports announcer Dave Hodge; and Canadian singer/songwriter Ron Sexmith. Tickets for Empty Bowls cost $60 per person and come with a $30-charitable tax receipt. In August 2011, HSH shifted its focus to exclusively assisting singleparent families as charity organizers responded to exponential growth in this particular group's population. "By focusing on one target population -- single-parent families -- it helps concentrate our resources where the need is greatest in Halton and simplifies the delivery of our program elements," Graham-Hood told The Oakville Beaver in a previous interview. Needing just under $500,000 to operate each year, which is collected exclusively from fundraising and private donations, HSH is run by a 10-member volunteer board of directors and six full-time and part-time staff members who work with its clients. Proceeds from all of HSH fundraisers go towards education, support, training and housing the families in its care, as well as expanding its operation. The charity currently has six units in Oakville and one in Milton, with an additional unit being planned for Burlington. For more information, visit www. homesuitehope.org. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY SEPT. 29 12P.M.-2P.M. 905-829-9400 2828 Kingsway Dr., Oakville www.mathnasium.com/oakville oakville@mathnasium.com REGISTER SAT TO WIN ONE MONTH FREE TUITION 50% OFF FIRST MONTH PROGRAM FEE ON 6-12 MONTHS CONTRACT OFFER EXPIRES OCT. 6, 2012. Take advantage of great savings! Come in to our AyA oakville location and we will waive the installation fee on the purchase of a full AyA kitchen.The sale is on for a limited time only, so hurry in today and let us design your dream kitchen. www.AyAoakville.com *Valid only on new orders placed after Sept. 8, 2012 for a limited time only. Discount applies to cabinetry on full kitchen purchases. Not valid with any other promotions. Only at participating locations. www.oakville.ca Recognition, Reflection and Remembrance St. Jude's Cemetery Lakeshore Road The Town of Oakville is pleased to advise you that we recently opened flat marker, cremated remains lots at St. Jude's Cemetery as part of our Cemetery Master Plan and still have a limited number available. St. Jude's Cemetery was established in 1853 and is the resting place of many of Oakville's earliest settlers. Planning ahead ensures that those who are dear to you will not have to make painful decisions during a time of stress. Whichever options you choose, your decision to do it now and not leave the selection to your survivors will give you - and the generations that follow - peace of mind and will provide a place of remembrance for those who want to reflect upon and celebrate your life. Our courteous staff are sensitive to your needs and we can assist you in making your arrangements. Call for further information 905-338-4236 or visit www.oakville.ca