The Creative Hub Issue #23

🌟 Share Your Event. Grow Your Crowd.
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1. Please join us for a festive pottery painting workshop: PUMPKINS! 🎃🍺
   Paint your own set of three ceramic pumpkins at Railway City Brewing Co. on Tuesday, September 23, at 6:00 PM. Tickets start at $54.58 and include all materials—bring your creativity and enjoy a brew while you paint. Perfect for a night out with friends, date night, or a little solo self-care. Limited spots available!

2. 🎃 Horton Farmers’ Market Pumpkinfest 🍂

   📍 Manitoba St. (½ block north of Talbot St.), St. Thomas, ON
   🗓 Saturday, October 25
   ⏰ 8:00 AM – Noon

   From autumn harvest delights to spooktacular family fun, the Horton Farmers’ Market is brewing up a seasonal celebration you won’t want to miss!

   👻 Come for your fall farm favourites, stay for the festive activities, and don’t forget to bring your costumes.

   ✨ Local food • Fresh produce • Family fun • Community vibes

3. Here’s a polished event spotlight you can use in The Creative Hub or on socials:

   🧡 Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

   📍 Downtown St. Thomas – City Hall (Talbot & Mondamin) + St. Thomas Public Library
   🗓 Tuesday, September 30
   ⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
   👥 Hosted by the City of St. Thomas & St. Thomas Public Library
   💲 FREE community event — all ages welcome

   Join us downtown for an afternoon of learning, reflection, and community connection as we honour Orange Shirt Day.

   ✨ Event Highlights:

   • 12:00 PM – Flag raising & proclamation at City Hall, followed by speeches, traditional drumming & dancing

   • 1:15 PM – Procession to the St. Thomas Public Library

   • 1:30 PM – Lunch (first ~300 people), Indigenous vendors, educational displays & a live hip-hop performance

   • 2:30 PM – Film screening in the Carnegie Room

   • 4:00 PM – Event concludes

   🪘 Performances by Indigenous drummers & dancers
   🌮 Food prepared by Mary-Anne Kechego (while supplies last)
   📿 Indigenous artisans & vendors (cash only, supporting the Orange Shirt Society)

   Wear orange to show your support for survivors, families, and communities affected by residential schools.
   Official merchandise: orangeshirtday.org

4. The 171st Rodney Fair is back and bigger than ever! Join us at the Rodney Fairgrounds (135 Queen Street) from September 12–14 for three unforgettable days of family fun.

   Get ready for heart-pounding action with the mini pull, truck & tractor pulls, and lawn mower racing! Bring the kids to meet the animals at the petting zoo, marvel at the excellent tricks of the Canine Circus, challenge yourself in the escape room, and bounce the day away on five giant inflatable midway attractions.

   That’s not all—we’ll also have team sorting, a cattle show, and hundreds of exhibits to explore in the Rec Hall. Whether you’re here for the thrills, the animals, or the food and community spirit, the Rodney Fair has something for everyone!

   For more details, check out the Fair website.

Your Canna Chef – Intentional Infusion, Personalized Dining

Imagine a private chef coming to your home, preparing a multi-course dinner in front of you and your guests — every dish crafted with gourmet ingredients and, if desired, precisely measured cannabis infusions. That’s what we do at Your Canna Chef.

Led by Chef Adam Vandermey, Your Canna Chef brings 30+ years of culinary expertise to the table, creating unforgettable dining experiences and teaching guests how to infuse safely and confidently. Every menu is tailored to taste and tolerance, so you can enjoy the flavours, the company, and the moment — with comfort and control.

👉 Learn more at yourcannachef.com

September Classes & Events for Your Canna Chef

• Harvest Feast Cooking Class – Fri, Sept 26 at 6:30 PM ($45/person – limited to 6 spots)

• Infusion Workshop: Oils & Ghee – Wed, Sept 17 at 6:30 PM (BOGO special – bring 3.5g cannabis, we supply the rest)

• Private Dining Availability – September
  Thinking about hosting something truly special at home? I have two evenings left in September for personalized, multi-course private dining experiences. Menus are tailored to your guests — with or without precise cannabis infusion.

• P.S. As a thank-you to Creative Hub readers: enjoy 10% off your first private dining booking with us. Just mention the newsletter when you reach out.

Mortgage with Brad — Weekly Mortgage Minute 🏡

For My Self-Employed Friends & Business Owners

I know firsthand how hard you work to build your business — the late nights, the juggling act, and the endless to-do lists. But I also know that when it comes time to buy a home or refinance, the process can feel… impossible.

Banks often don’t see the whole picture. They look at numbers on a page, not the person behind the business. And that can leave a lot of incredible business owners feeling like homeownership is out of reach.

That’s why I put together a free Self-Employed Mortgage Guide. It walks you through the most significant challenges business owners face when applying for a mortgage and the real solutions that can make approval possible.

Whether you’re a freelancer, contractor, incorporated professional, or small business owner, there are options — even if the bank has said no.

📥 Download your free guide here 

You’ve worked hard to build your business. Let’s make sure your mortgage works just as hard for you.

Bradley Lister, Mortgage Agent, Level 1

Tango Financial (ON)

Brokerage Licence Number #13691

Book a call - Start a new Application