The Creative Hub Issue # 13

All the cool, creative and neat things for Friday July 4 2025

Let’s take a look at what’s on the calendar in Elgin County. If you haven’t seen your event featured here, email us at [email protected] 

  1. 🎭 Improv Night at Rail City Theatre
    Get ready for a night full of laughs and spontaneous comedy!

    📅 Date: August 15, 2025
    🕗 Time: 8:00 PM
    📍 Location: 40 Princess Avenue, St. Thomas, ON
    🎟️ Tickets: $20 (18+ recommended)
    🌐 More Info & Tickets: railcitytheatre.com/tickets
    📧 Contact: [email protected]

    Expect quick wit, wild characters, and plenty of audience interaction—perfect for a fun night out in St. Thomas!

  1. 🔥 Royal LePage® Triland Charity BBQ
    📅 Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
    🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    📍 Location: 808 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, ON, N5P 1E2
    🎟️ Admission: Free
    🌟 Hosted by: Royal LePage Triland Realty, St. Thomas
    🎯 Supporting: YWCA St. Thomas Elgin's Project Tiny Hope

    Event Description:
    Join the Royal LePage Triland team for their annual Charity BBQ—enjoy good food for a great cause! This lunchtime community event supports Project Tiny Hope, which helps address housing needs in the St. Thomas-Elgin region.

3.🎬 Weekly Movie Nights in the Park
Presented by The Ice Box

📍 Location: Pinafore Park, St. Thomas, ON (Hosted at 95 Elm Street)
📅 When: Every Friday from July through August
⏰ Duration: 2 hours
💵 Admission: Free (Open to the public)
🎥 Details: Enjoy a family-friendly evening under the stars with a different A-list movie on the big screen each week!

🙌 Thanks to local sponsors for making this possible, including title sponsor Ainslee Tracey, I Sell St. Thomas.

Local Business Spotlight: OKAY Electric
Looking for a trusted, local electrician who gets the job done right? Meet Calvin Holmes, the owner of OKAY Electric, proudly serving St. Thomas, Aylmer, and surrounding areas.

From hot tub hookups and panel upgrades to lighting installs and EV charger setups—Calvin brings a reliable, licensed, and insured approach to every project. Whether it’s a quick fix or a full renovation, OKAY Electric offers free quotes and top-tier service with a community-first mindset.

🏠 Residential & Commercial
🔌 Fully Licensed & Insured
🚗 EV Charger Installations
💡 Honest, high-quality work

📍 Based in Aylmer, serving the Elgin County area
📞 Call or text: (226) 980-6949
🌐 aokelectric.ca

Let’s keep supporting the small businesses that power our community—literally!

🏡 Business Friday Shout-Out! 🛋️
This week, I’m giving a big shout-out to a local gem — Jennings Furniture & Design! For over 135 years, they’ve helped people in our community turn their houses into homes with beautiful furniture and expert interior design services.

As a mortgage agent, I help people get into those homes—and it’s places like Jennings that help turn them into something truly special.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, refinancing, or planning your next move, I’m here to help you make it happen. And once you have the keys? Jennings is the perfect next stop.

👏 Cheers to this incredible local business—and to all of you working toward your homeownership goals.


🔑 Bradley Lister | Mortgage Agent Level 1
📍 Serving St. Thomas & Area | Tango Financial (ON)
Call or Text! 519-637-2519
🌐 mortgageweb.ca/BradleyLister
FSRA #M11002225 | Brokerage #13691

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