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Daffodils & Lobster traps
Angus Bonnyman
April 30, 2025
Warmer weather
Anyone who knows us knows that the arrival of the daffodils is highly anticipated. Have you noticed things being a bit behind ‘normal’ this Spring?
Ashton’s Garden Centre - 125 Upper River John Rd, Tatamagouche. Opening May 3rd at 9am for our 5th season! Open Daily 10-4, Saturdays 9-5. Mothers Day Daffodil Walk - Sunday, May 11th. Fairy Walk - May 17th & 18th.
Welcome!
Another busy couple of weeks on the North Shore. As the maple season wraps up for the year, and the last pancake suppers have taken place, it’s time to start thinking about lobster! Best wishes to all of the local fishers for a safe and successful season.
As of this morning we had just tipped over 700 subscribers to our email list! Congrats to Michelle R. who was the winner of our 7th subscriber draw! I made the first six subscriber draws before Easter … congrats to all of the winners: Peter L, Diane I, Michael W, G Thompson, Michael J, Valerie G. Thank you to Earltown General Store, Tatamagouche Brewing Co, and Sisterhood Fibres for their prize donations which supplemented gift cards purchased from local restaurants.
Race to 1000 - 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
All lined up at The Narrows in Barrachois
North Shore Rec Centre has announced that Summer Day Camps will return in July & August. Stay tuned for registration in June. Get ready for another summer of fun, adventure, and memories that will last a lifetime.
The Krusty Bowl celebrated their first anniversary – they started with just a table and dream a year ago and now are running a takeout restaurant 5 days a week at the Tatamagouche Grain Elevator. Also celebrating are the volunteers at the Community Clothing Closet who also started a year ago. Congrats to all involved!
Tatamagouche Youth Baseball is open for registration - U11, U13 & U15 coed divisions. Contact Quincy Heighton via FB messenger or email - [email protected]
Jobs & Opportunities … please tell them that you heard about the position in The North Shore Nuggets ;)
NSRC – Youth (15-30) Day Camp Counsellor, Community Rec Assistant & Rec Camp Staff – Deadline May 10th
Earltown General Store – Part Time Store Clerk (3 days/wk incl weekend availability)
Live Music
Wednesdays 7pm
River John & District Lions Club - Donald’s Music Circle
Fridays 5pm – 7pm
Chowder House on Main – Tatamagouche - Reservations 902-657-2223
May 2nd - Kevin Aitchison
May 9th Jamie & Jonny
May 16th Jim King
May 23rd Kathy & Susan
Fridays 5pm – 7pm
Tatamagouche Brewing Co
May 2nd - Live Music with Drew Polegato 5-7PM
(Tuesday, May 6th - Live Music with Charlie McKittrick 12-2PM)
May 9th - Live Music with Flip Side 5-7PM
Fridays & every other Saturday 5pm
Big Al’s Family Restaurant & Lounge - Tatamagouche - Reservations 902-657-3341
Fridays - Route 6
Saturdays - Terry Crombie
Saturdays 6-9pm
Wiley’s By the Wharf – Reservations: [email protected]
May 3rd - Live Music with Drew Polegato
Mark your calendars!
April 28 - May 9th @5pm (Pickup at Wentworth Learning Centre on May 10 between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM) | Online Baked Goods Fundraising Auction. Wentworth Learning Centre | Many delicious homemade items for you to place a bid on in support of their upcoming expansion project |
May 1st 4-6pm | Roast Beef Supper Drive-thru Pugwash Fire Stn | $17.50. Please contact any Pugwash firefighter for tickets. |
May 1st 6:30pm | Merchandise Bingo PDHS Gym | Canteen on site. Books $5 each – 10 games. $1 Jackpot cards. Doors open 6pm. Hosted by PDHS Home and School. |
May 2nd 4-5:30 | Meat Loaf Supper Takeout Pick-up St George’s Presbyterian Hall, River John | Prepared by Salem United Church, River John. $15. Call Cathe 902-351-2552 to preorder |
May 3rd 9pm-1am | Spring Fling - Tonal Recall Pugwash Legion | 19+ event. Tickets $20, available from the Legion, or at the door |
May 3rd 7:30pm-10pm | Country Boys Wentworth Rec Centre | A tribute to the music of Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley and George Strait. Advance tickets $47.50 or $50 at the door. Contact Laurel at 902-899-3624. |
May 3rd 10am-noon | Diamond Jubilee Tatamagouche Library
| Celebrate 75 years of books, technology and community. There will be cake, door prizes, entertainment and more! Musical guest: Mary Beth Carty, winner of the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Award for Traditional Singer of the Year. |
May 3 – June 15th | Corinne Redden's "Familiar Transformations" The Ice House Gallery |
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May 4th 10am-noon | Seed Share and Planting Party Wentworth Learning Centre | Bring your seeds, write your name on the packages and pass them around to share. We’ll have planting trays and soil for everyone, along with some free seeds. Hosted by the North Shore Community Connections Society. |
May 4th 11am-3pm | Cinco de Mayo Market Local Vendor Market Jost Vineyards | Join the fiesta with The Mom Market North Shore Local Vendors, Live music, Complimentary wine sampling Free admission. Swag bags for early shoppers. |
May 5-9 & 12th 9am – 6pm (May 10th, 10am-noon) | Scholastic Bookfair Wentworth Learning Centre | Get ready for nostalgia overload - huge selection for all ages and reading levels. Pre-order and online purchase also available |
May 6th 6:30-8pm | River John and Area Newcomers’ Evening River John Library | Learn about the River John area, meet new people, and enjoy some refreshments. Sponsored by the River John and Area Welcome Committee. |
May 8th 4:30-7pm | Tata Community Soup & Shop. Tatamagouche Farmers’ Market | An evening of community with a twist – it’s all free – live music, soup, beverages, dessert and free groceries. |
May 9th 11:30am-1pm | Mother’s Day Lunch Malagash Community Hall | Ham, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, roll, cake, tea/coffee. $15 |
May 10th 9am-noon | Annual Pugwash Communities in Bloom Plant Sale Pugwash Farmers Market 10222 Durham St | Perennials, annuals, tubers & more. Donations are gratefully received and pick-up can be arranged – call/text Suzanne at 902-957-7723. |
May 10th 10-noon | 3rd Annual Spring Mom Swap. Tata Library | Drop off your used clothing, toys, books, etc for baby, kids & teens on Friday, May 9th from 5-7pm and return to “shop” for FREE Saturday, May 10th |
*May 10th 10am-4pm | Mothers Day Pop Open. Sara Bonnyman Pottery 326 Maple Ave, Tata |
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May 10th 11am-2pm | Sunrise Quilt Guild Open House. Tatamagouche Centre. 259 Loop Route 6 | Members will be working on Share quilts, and there will be a display of projects our members are working on. Drop by to see what we do and find out how you might become involved. |
May 10th 1-4pm | Mother’s Day Tea & Bake Sale. Pugwash Legion. 10778 Durham St | |
*May 11th 10am-4pm | Mothers’ Day at Ashton’s Garden Centre. 125 Upper River John Rd, Tatamagouche | Daffodil Walk, Live Music & Food Truck. |
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A special thanks to all of our advertisers:
Ashton’s Garden Centre, Bountiful Bra Boutique, Canton Carts, Heathcock Electric, Lismore Sheep Farm Wool Shop, Sara Bonnyman Pottery, Sisterhood Fibres, S.W. Hayman Excavation Ltd, TriCounty Ford