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Wild Blueb's & Exhibition days
August 8, 2025
Angus Bonnyman
August 08, 2025
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Welcome!
Wow, this is coming out a whole lot later than I had hoped, but I was reliving some of my youth with my nephew at the Provincial Exhibition earlier today.
One of the events that I most look forward to every year is the Wild Blueberry Tea at The Fraser Art Gallery - it’s one of those events that takes me back in time to what socials around the countryside likely would have been when my grandmother was a child.
Thank you to everyone who has shared their memories of former eating establishments along the North Shore - I have heard a lot about places I remember fondly and others that were ‘before my time’ or not in areas that I would have travelled growing up. More to come on that :)
P.S. (again) my apologies to the Pugwash Fire Dept - the paper edition of TNSN incorrectly announced their Mackerel Tournament from August 16-17 … it will be for mackerel only, not striped bass.
Race to 1000 - We’re at 912 subscribers. Each time we add 100 subscribers, we will have a draw for a prize from a local business. All subscribers will be entered in the draw, and if you have referred someone by forwarding this email and them subscribing, you will receive a bonus ballot. Please share :)
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A Few Nuggets … ICYMI
From now through to the end of August, the 1st Tatamagouche Girl Guides will be collecting bottles and cans to help their patrol attend the 2026 Discover Camp. You can mention ‘Girl Guide Camp’ when you drop them off, or call/text 902-956-9638 or 902-957-0062 to arrange pick-up.
It was moving day for two beloved businesses on Main St - ButterTrail Naturals and NORA Home & Gifts both made big moves - NORA is now in the Oddfellows Building and ButterTrail now calls NORA’s former space home 🙂 Best wishes to all involved - love to see a vibrant Main St!
Tatamagouche Water Utility customers are asked to conserve water during these dry days - for more information, please call Public Works at 902-897-3175, opt 2.
Malagash Salt Mine Museum hosted a very successful ‘Magnificent Malagash Festival’ and inviting folks to tour the museum to see their new display of indigenous artifacts, some of which are over 5000 years old!
Thanks to all of the volunteers in our communities that keep us safe.
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Jobs & Opportunities … please tell them that you heard about the position in The North Shore Nuggets ;)
Nova Scotia Works has a School Liaison available on Wednesdays 8:30-4:30 throughout the summer to help with job searches, interview prep, skills workshops, career exploration, resumes and cover letters, post-secondary planning. Contact Joey at [email protected]
The Truro-Colchester Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2025 Small Business Awards. Deadline is August 15th
Live Music
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5-7pm
Train Station Inn - Outdoor kitchen 4-7pm; Outdoor bar 2-7:30pm
Aug 8: Lorraine & The Brew Boys // Aug 11: Julia Tynes // Aug 13: True Grit
Aug 15: Dave Deuville Music // Aug 18: Kevin Aitchison // Aug 20: Christian Kirby
Aug 22: Jonny & Jamie // Aug 25: Lorraine & The Brew Boys // Aug 27: Ol' Soles
Aug 29: Kevin Aitchison // Sept 1: Drew Polegato // Sept 3: The Barb Sharples Trio
Wednesdays 7pm
River John & District Lions Club - Donald’s Music Circle
Fridays 5pm – 7pm
Chowder House on Main – Tatamagouche - Reservations 902-657-2223
Aug 9 Dave Deville & Kevin Aitchison // Aug 16 The Brave Boys
Aug 23 Kaden & Abbey
Fridays 6pm – 8pm
Tatamagouche Brewing Co
Aug 8 Ol’ Soles // Aug 15 Tyler Mullendon // Aug 22 Open Mic with Jim King
Aug 29 Victor Fraser
Fridays & every other Saturday 5pm
Big Al’s Family Restaurant & Lounge - Tatamagouche - Reservations 902-657-3341
Fridays - Route 6 // Saturdays - Terry Crombie
Sangria Saturdays 6-7:30pm
Derado’s Pizzeria and Donair - Tatamagouche - 902-657-9000
Aug 9 DJ Obscurious // Aug 16 Tyler Messick // Aug 23 Brave Boys
Aug 30 Drew Polegato
Mark your calendars!
August 8-10 | Toadstock 2025 River John School | The Maritimes’ ultimate biker weekend returns to River John, with free admission. www.bikerdown.com |
August 9 7:30-sold out | Breakfast at RJ Legion | $10/7. Eggs, sausage, homemade beans, toast, tea/coffee/juice |
August 9th 2-4pm | 10th Anniversary Celebration Variety Concert – The Grace Arts Centre | One show only. Advance tickets $10 available online/box office or by donation on day of the show. |
August 12 5:30pm | Colchester North Meeting on NS Power Reliability Tatamagouche Legion | Members of NS Power’s Reliability Team will address the reliability plans and answer questions. |
August 13th 9-noon | Summer Salt Rock Coffee House & Bake Sale Malagash Community Hall, 1926 North Shore Rd |
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August 16th 10-4pm | Mini Makers Market & Itty Bitty Busker Fest | The Fraser Art Gallery is calling all creative kids (ages 6-12) to participate in their Mini Maker Market - url.td/minimakermarket; Itty Bitty Busker Fest - url.td/ittybittybuskerfest. Apply by August 1st |
August 16th 1-4pm | Wild Blueberry Festival Fraser Art Gallery | Dessert, tea & coffee |
August 16th 7-9pm | Summertime Bash Peace Hall, Pugwash | Admission by donation of food or cash in support of the Food Bank. Music by The Abandoned House Band |
August 16-17th | Mackerel tournament Pugwash Fire Dept | Fishers of all ages and abilities are invited to come to the Mackerel tournament on the third weekend in August.
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August 16-17th | Tatamagouche Wild Weekend Creamery Square | Celebrate the beauty of the North Shore with a wild weekend of good food, live music and outdoor activities * Live Music * Nature-inspired crafts * Free Community BBQ * Bouncy castle, outdoor games and trail run |
August 17 Noon-sold out | Annual RJFD Chicken BBQ 32 School St, River John | BBQ chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, roll, bottle of water. Pre-orders encouraged |
August 22 8pm | RJ Pickleball Club/Legion Summer Dance River John Legion | Tickets $15. Music by DJ Harv |
August 22 - September 9 | Ron Headland - The Memory of Things | Opening reception Friday August 22 @ 7 pm Sponsored by The North Shore Nuggets! |
Aug 23 8:30-11am/sold out | Annual Pancake Breakfast Barrachois Community Hall | $12/8. Blueberry pancakes with maple syrup (Gluten-friendly available), sausages, scrambled eggs, coffee/tea/juice.. |
Aug 24 9am | U12 3v3 Basketball Tournament Wallace Basketball Courts | $10 per player, teams of 4 (3 on court + 1 sub). Register by Aug 16 – [email protected] or text 902-808-8988 |
August 24 12-2pm | Family Picnic & Fun Eaton Park | Hosted by PEACE. Free BBQ (while supplies last, donations accepted), giant foam party, bubbles & kites (bring yours or borrow some). Fun for all ages. |
August 30-31 | Wallace Rec Day Wallace Rec Field | Baseball Tournament, Washer Toss Tournament, Etc. Canteen on site. To register contact [email protected] |
Aug 31st 11-2pm | Fun Day at Creamery Square | Games. Prizes. Food. Music. Silent Auction. Please park at the Trailhead beyond the Train Station Inn. Carnival tickets $1 or 25/$20. |
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