The Creative Hub Issue #27

🌟 Hosting an event in Elgin County? Let’s help you pack the room!
The Creative Hub is your free weekly newsletter (delivered every Friday by lunch) featuring the best local events, creators, and community happenings.

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1.✍️ Paths to Publication. Find Your Way to Getting Published

Finished your book and wondering what’s next? Whether you’re dreaming of a traditional publishing deal, thinking about self-publishing, or exploring something in between, this free community seminar will help you understand the options.

📖 Join local author Judy Penz Sheluk for Paths to Publication, hosted by the Elgin Writers Guild, and learn the pros and cons of every publishing path.

🗓 Saturday, Nov 1 | 1:30 PM
📍 Carnegie Room, St. Thomas Public Library

Free for Elgin Writers Guild members | $10 for non-members (cash or e-transfer)
📧 Register → [email protected]
🌐 elginwriters.com

Bring your questions, your manuscript dreams, and your curiosity — this is a friendly, local space to learn from fellow creatives! 💡Date: November 15, 2025

2. Central United Church Bazaar
   Join us Saturday, November 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Central United Church (135 Wellington St., St. Thomas) for a delightful morning of treasures, treats, and community spirit. Our bazaar features baked goods, gift baskets, a “Harvest Deli,” a silent auction, a Christmas shop, books, and more. Fuel up with coffee and muffins early, and at 11:00 a.m., enjoy a soup and sandwich lunch. Bring your wallet—and your curiosity! It’s a fantastic way to support the church and connect with neighbours.

3. Witches, Wizards & Whimsy: Wicked Witches of Oz
   Prepare for fun: Wicked Witches of Oz, a pantomime by Peter Nuttall, lands at Central United Church November 28–30 under the banner of Kettle Creek Players. Expect interactive audience participation, dazzling costumes, and silly antics in this twist on The Wizard of Oz. Showtimes run over four performances; tickets available via Eventbrite

4. 🎉 Stop Light Party at Bass Notez
   It’s time to mix, mingle, and maybe make a connection! 💚💛❤️

   This Friday night, Bass Notez Cocktail Lounge is turning up the lights for a Stop Light Party — wear green if you’re single, yellow if you’re “maybe,” and red if you’re just here for fun. Great music, good vibes, and an easy way to meet new people in downtown St. Thomas.

   🗓 Friday, October 10 • 8 PM
   📍 Bass Notez Cocktail Lounge
   🎟 Tickets on Eventbrite

   Grab your colour, grab your crew, and get ready for a night of fun!

🎉 St. Joseph’s High School Celebrates 100 Years
It’s a big weekend for St. Thomas as St. Joseph’s Catholic High School marks an incredible century of education, community, and faith. Alumni from across generations are heading home to reconnect and celebrate together.

💚 Friday, Oct 10
Kick things off with a classic Pub Night at St. Anne’s Centre (8 PM – 1 AM) — live music, good food, and plenty of old friends swapping stories.

💛 Saturday, Oct 11
The school opens its doors for a Centennial Open House (12 PM – 4 PM) featuring displays, photos, and memorabilia from every era. Drop by around 3 PM for the staff & alumni photo display, then head to Holy Angels Church at 4:30 PM for a special Centennial Mass honouring the Sisters of St. Joseph.

❤️ Whether you’re a graduate, a parent, or just someone who loves seeing local history come alive, this weekend is the perfect time to celebrate one of St. Thomas’s proudest institutions

Small Business Month

It’s Small Business Month, and Munroe Bookkeeping on a new blog explains why it’s so important to shop local

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