The Creative Hub Issue #28

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1. Belmont Swans Autumn Artisan & Crafters Market

The Belmont Swans are back with their annual Autumn Artisan & Crafters Market this Saturday, October 18, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Belmont Community Centre.
Browse handmade crafts, enjoy a bake sale, pick up frozen pies for the season, and let the kids have fun with face painting and more.
Admission is by donation, a perfect way to support local makers and the community as fall settles in!

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.

🍰 Huckleberry Cakes & Coffee – Aylmer’s Coziest New Café

Nestled in the heart of downtown Aylmer, Huckleberry Cakes & Coffee is serving up gourmet cakes, flaky pastries, and premium coffee — all baked and brewed with a whole lot of love. Whether you’re popping in for a latte on the go or settling in for a slice of cheesecake and conversation, this warm, welcoming café makes every visit feel like home.

📍 49 Talbot Street E, Aylmer, ON
📞 226-970-5234 ✉️ [email protected]
☕ Takeout • Dine-in • In-store pickup

Don’t miss their seasonal treats like the Caramel Apple Cheesecake and the crowd-favourite Chunky Gift Boxes, perfect for sharing (or not!).

Follow Huckleberry Cakes & Coffee on Facebook for daily bakes, behind-the-scenes goodness, and all the cozy fall flavours Aylmer’s been waiting for.

The Incredible Edible Journey — A Feast for the Body & Soul in Port Stanley

Tucked along Main Street in Port Stanley, The Incredible Dible Journey is more than a café or market, it’s a full-spectrum wellness experience dreamed up by Ellen Lacroix, a local champion for healthy living, community, and mindful nourishment.

Inside the shop at 211 Main Street, you’ll find vibrant soups, hearty plant-based meals, fresh bakery items, and a colourful juice and wellness-shot bar — all made from real, whole ingredients that celebrate flavour and vitality. Just a few steps away, the Zen Garden Patio at 205 Main Street offers a peaceful space to sip, relax, or gather with friends.

From meal-prep subscriptions to natural skincare crafted from fruits and vegetables, Ellen and her team bring the farm-to-face philosophy to life. They also deliver throughout Port Stanley and St. Thomas (and to London on Monday evenings), making it easy to get a little mindful goodness to your week.

🕰 Open daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 211 Main St., Port Stanley
💻 theincrediblediblejourney.ca

🏛 Local Spotlight: 174 Currie, Dutton

If you haven’t been to 174 Currie yet, you’re missing one of the most inspiring community spaces in Elgin County. Set inside a beautifully restored 1800s building in downtown Dutton, 174 Currie brings together nearly 100 local and Canadian makers, artists, and small businesses under one roof.

Inside, you’ll find everything from handcrafted goods and wellness services to a ceramics studio, flower and bake shop, and even a 24-hour virtual golf lounge. It’s part market, part creative space, and part gathering place — a true celebration of local entrepreneurship and imagination.

More than just a place to shop, 174 Currie is a destination that showcases how heritage and innovation can thrive side by side.

📍 174 Currie Rd, Dutton, ON
🖥 elgintourism.ca/things-to-do/174-currie

💙 Join the Belmont Swans

The Belmont Swans have been a pillar of community spirit for over 40 years, first as the Belmont Lioness Club and now as proud members of Swans Ontario. Their mission is simple: Service • We Assist • Nurture • Support.

They organize beloved local traditions like the Autumn Artisan & Crafters Market, Easter Egg Hunt, L’il Monster Walk & Roll, and QuarterMania Auction, while supporting dozens of causes from the Belmont Library and Grace Café to Hospice of Elgin and Ronald McDonald House.

Joining the Swans means connecting with neighbours, giving back, and having fun while strengthening the community you love.

📅 Meetings: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7 p.m. (except summer months)
📧 [email protected]
📦 P.O. Box 480, Belmont, ON N0L 1B0
💙 Follow on Facebook: Belmont Swans