The Creative Hub Issue #24

🌟 Share Your Event. Grow Your Crowd.
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1. 🍁✨ Save the Date! ✨🍁

   Get ready for Port Stanley’s 1st Village Harvest Hunt – Adult Scavenger Hunt 🎃

   🗓 Saturday, October 18, 2025
   🕙 10:00am – 5:00pm
   📍 Throughout the Village

   👉 Gather your team and join us for a full day of fall fun, featuring:
   🎶 Live outdoor music
   🍎 Complimentary apple cider
   🎁 TWO $500 gift basket prizes

   It’s the perfect way to celebrate autumn with friends, laughter, and community spirit. Don’t miss it! 🍂

   📞 Call The Art Emporium at 226-658-1888
   📧 Or email [email protected] to secure your spot today!

2. ✨ Railway City Angel Gowns – First Anniversary Celebration ✨

   📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
   🕒 Time: 3:00–6:00 p.m.
   📍 Location: CASO Station, St. Thomas

   Railway City Angel Gowns, a local not-for-profit dedicated to creating and donating angel gowns for families who have lost an infant or child, is hosting a very special evening to mark two milestones:

   • 🌟 Celebrating their first anniversary as an organization

   • 🌸 Recognizing October as Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month

   The celebration will feature:
   🎶 A live performer
   🎁 A silent “Auction for the Angels”
   💫 The possibility of a live auction, pending a major donation

   The goal is to raise $30,000 through ticket sales, auctions, and donations. Proceeds will help Railway City Angel Gowns secure a much-needed brick-and-mortar space—housing wedding gown donations, sewing supplies, and volunteer work areas—plus establish a grief library to support families seeking comfort and resources.

   🤝 How You Can Help

   Sponsorship and donations are welcomed to make this milestone event possible. Contributions will be recognized in programs, newsletters, social media, and even during event ceremonies depending on the sponsorship level.

   This is not only a chance to support a beautiful cause but also to come together as a community and uplift families navigating unimaginable loss.

   For more details or to support, reach out at [email protected].

3. 🌿✨ Coffee & Crafting Night at The Craft Hive! ✨🌿

   Hi friends! Who’s ready for an evening of creativity, coffee, and connection?

   📍 The Craft Hive — 120 Wellington Street
   🗓 Thursday, Sept 25 · 6:00 PM

   ✅ Free snacks + coffee/tea provided (bring your favourite mug if you like!)
   ✅ Bring your own craft project — or just come hang out!
   ✅ Open, welcoming space to relax, chat, and create.

   ✨ Save the date: Our next gathering is Saturday, Oct 18 at 1:00 PM (tentative).

   Let’s make this a cozy community night you won’t want to miss. See you there!

☕ Union General Coffee Co.: Small Town, Big Taste

If you're a coffee lover always on the hunt for something more meaningful than the usual chain brew, let me introduce you to Union General Coffee Company — a small-batch roaster that makes your cup count.

🎯 Who They Are

• Local roots, global reach: Based in Canada, Union General sources beans carefully from farmers they partner with, ensuring both high quality and ethical support.

• Small-batch, big flavour: Their approach isn’t about mass production—it’s about roasting coffee that speaks character, roast profile, and flavour. Every bean counts.

☁️ What Makes Them Different

• Sourcing matters: They believe in transparency. Want to know where your beans came from, who grew them, and why it matters? They lay it out.

• Personalized blends: Have an event coming up? They’ll customize a blend and create one-of-a-kind labels—perfect for weddings, corporate gifts, or parties.

• Flexible grind options: Whether you’re into whole bean, French press, filter, or percolator—they’ve got you covered.

🍁 Their Lineup (What to Try)

Here are a few by name to know:

• “Road Trip – Medium” — for those warm, easy mornings.

• “Crazy Cat” — bold and playful.

• “Night Owl – Medium-Dark” — perfect for late-night work, study sessions, or cozy evenings.

• “Angry Bear – Dark Roast” — intense, full-bodied; best for people who want their coffee to punch back.

🌿 Why It Matters

In an oversaturated coffee market, Union General stands out by offering:

• Authenticity — Each bag tells a story: from farm to roast to your cup.

• Community & craft — Small scale means more care, more flavour, and more connection.

• Personal touch — Whether it’s a custom label or grind choice, they treat you like more than a transaction.

If you’re tired of the same old café chain blends, and want something with character, conscience, and craft—Union General is absolutely worth a try. Drop me a line if you want pairing ideas, brew tips, or just hearing what I thought after trying a bag.

Mortgage with Brad — Weekly Mortgage Minute 🏡

This week’s tip is all about credit card utilization—one of the fastest ways to improve your credit score.

👉 Keep your balances under 30% of your limit.
For example, if your card limit is $1,000, aim to report under $300.

💡 Pro Tip: Make a small payment before your statement date. That way, the balance that gets reported to the credit bureau is lower—even if you still use the card after.

Why it matters: Lower utilization = higher score = better mortgage options.

Small, consistent steps like this can move you closer to homeownership—or to refinancing with better terms.

📩 Have questions about getting mortgage-ready with bruised or bad credit? Send me a message—I’m here to help.

Bradley Lister, Mortgage Agent, Level 1

Tango Financial (ON)

Brokerage Licence Number #13691

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