The Creative Hub Issue #21

🌟 Share Your Event. Grow Your Crowd.
Our free weekly newsletter (Fridays by lunch) highlights local events, creators, and fun around Elgin County.

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1. 🐾 Trivia Night FUNdraiser for Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary! 🐾

   📍 Railway City Brewing Co.
   📅 Saturday, September 13
   🕕 Doors open: 6:00 PM | Trivia starts: 7:00 PM
   💵 $25 per person | Teams up to 6

   Get ready for a night of brain-busting trivia, fantastic prizes, and furry friends — all in support of Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary! 🧠🐶

   ✨ What to Expect

   • 🏆 Great prizes + ultimate bragging rights

   • 🎟 50/50 draw & epic raffle

   • 🎁 Door prizes from:
     • Railway City Brewing Co.
     • JAMS Hair Salon
     • St. Thomas Animal Clinic
     • Pet Valu
     • Myrtle Shop

   • 🐾 Dog-friendly bonus: Weather permitting, some of Myrtle’s adorable adoptable pups will be on the patio!

   💡 Trivia Theme: Animal-centric — now’s your chance to finally put all those random facts to good use!

   📍 How to Register
   Secure your spot today → Click here to register on Eventbrite
   Register as individuals; the organizers will confirm your team size (max 6) and team name closer to the event.

   ❤️ Why It Matters
   Every ticket helps Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need. Spots are limited — grab yours now!🍸

2. 📅 Improv Night | Friday, November 7, 2025
   📍 Princess Avenue Playhouse | 40 Princess Ave, St. Thomas
   🕗 Doors Open: 7:30 PM | Showtime: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

   An unforgettable night of hilarious, unscripted comedy featuring some of St. Thomas’ most talented performers:
   ✨ Timothy Hedden | John Allen | Heather May | Sam Shoebottom

   🎟️ Tickets on Sale Now!
   👉 www.railcitytheatre.com/tickets

   💡 Special Group Rates Available
   Planning a night out with family, friends, or colleagues? Groups of 10+ get exclusive pricing!
   📩 Contact: [email protected]

3. 🎃 Hexes & Jinxes Mystical Market 🎃 📍 Elgin County Railway Museum, St. Thomas 🗓 Sunday, October 5 | ⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM

   Step into the magic this spooky season! 🕸️✨ Over 100 mystical vendors and artisans will gather under one roof for the biggest witchy market of the year. Shop unique treasures like:

   🔮 Crystals & tarot 🕯 Hand-poured candles 🕷 Gothic décor & witchy wares 🎨 Handmade art & one-of-a-kind creations

   👻 Free admission • Family-friendly • Food & fun for all ages

   📍 Elgin County Railway Museum — 225 Wellington St., St. Thomas

4. 🎃 Witches Walk in Downtown St. Thomas! 🧙‍♀️
   Grab your broomsticks and your best witchy outfit — it’s time for a night of magic, prizes, and fun!

   📅 Thursday, October 17
   🕓 4 PM – 8 PM
   📍 Downtown St. Thomas

   ✨ Shop local, enjoy spooky vibes, and fly between tons of participating businesses for a frightfully fun evening! Gather your friends, dress up, and create a spell of a good time. 🦇

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When you outsource your bookkeeping, you free up valuable time to focus on what matters most — running and growing your business.

📩 Contact Taylor at Munroe Bookkeeping: [email protected]

Get to Know Chef Rob Lampman

Meet Chef Rob Lampman, co-owner and creative force behind Grassroots and Two Forks.

Raised on a farm just outside Southwold, Rob’s love for food and agriculture started at home. Working alongside his mom and dad, he experienced the beef process from farm to table — and from there, his passion only grew.

After studying at Fanshawe College and training in Jesi, Italy, Rob earned his Red Seal certification and quickly worked his way up to Executive Chef before opening two restaurants of his own.

His food philosophy? Keep it local, keep it thoughtful, and let the ingredients shine. Today, every menu he creates celebrates Ontario’s farmers and producers, from dry-aged steaks to the first tomatoes of summer.

When he’s not in the kitchen, you’ll probably catch him with a cigar and an old fashioned, reflecting on the farm-to-table journey that brought him here.

🌟 This Could Be YOU! 🌟

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Every Friday, we shine a spotlight on the fantastic people, places, and happenings around Elgin County — and we want to feature YOU next!

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✅ Business spotlights
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📩 Submit your info today at [email protected] and reach almost 700 local subscribers every week!

🚨 Got Questions? Let’s Chat, Elgin County! 🚨

Hi, I’m Brad Lister — the guy behind The Creative Hub and a local mortgage agent who’s passionate about helping our community grow.

After nearly a decade working behind the scenes in mortgage policy and lender strategy, I’ve learned one thing: there’s always a solution — you need the right person to help you find it.

I work with people right here in Elgin County who don’t always fit the “traditional” lending box:

• 🧾 Self-employed business owners

• 🏡 First-time buyers

• 💳 Folks with credit challenges

• 💡 Anyone who needs a creative mortgage solution

But this isn’t just about mortgages.
Through The Creative Hub, I get to feature your stories, events, and businesses — because when one of us grows, the whole community thrives.

💬 Ask Me Anything!

Got a question about mortgages, rates, or credit?
Want your business or event featured in the newsletter?
Looking for creative ideas to grow locally and get noticed?

📩 Hit reply to this email or message me directly — don’t be shy! I’m here to help, connect, and collaborate.Reach me anytime at [email protected] or visit Mortgage with Brad: https://www.mortgageweb.ca/en-US/BradLister.

Let’s make big things happen — together.👉 Canadian Mortgage App – Brad Lister

Bradley Lister Mortgage Agent Level 1 

Tango Financial (ON)

Brokerage License Number: #13691

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