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Festivals, Patio time & Forgotten restaurants
June 27, 2025
Angus Bonnyman
July 11, 2025
New record - we picked 8 quarts in less than 15 minutes! What a great crop
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Welcome!
So, earlier this week, I heard someone say that they had had their fill of strawberry shortcake for the year … what went through my head is not fit for print. How is that possible?? We had a great time picking our own at Mountain Farm earlier this week, but there can’t be too many more days in their season (check Facebook or call 902-351-2821 for daily updates). What’s your favourite way to eat strawberries?
I am also interested in learning more about The Yellow Rose Restaurant on Hwy 6, and other local restaurants that are just memories. Please feel free to drop me a line with your stories/pictures.
Huge congrats to the cast and crew of ‘Halfway There’ - if you haven’t seen it, I hope that you can get tickets for the last couple of shows. Really enjoyed it.
As always, my thanks go out to everyone who has shared their events, news ‘nuggets’ and feedback. I am also thrilled to have more advertisers joining us for the print edition of The Nuggets - I’ve just sent the PDF off to the printers and hope to have it in the mail soon.
Race to 1000 - We’re at 869 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
RJ Festival Days is hosting a parade on Saturday July 26th from 6:30pm. Anyone interested in entering can email [email protected]. Organizers are also looking for donations for their Baked Goods Sale and Pie & Dessert Auction which will take place on Friday, July 25th from 11am-noon upstairs at the RJ Fire Hall. (Ed: hope to see you there 😉)
Charlene Tattrie’s daughter, Grace Reynolds has been competing at the Calgary Stampede in cattle penning and made it to the Top 20! Well done
Wentworth Learning Centre is accepting donations of new/gently used clothing (sizes 4T to plus size) until August 13th for an upcoming “Free Back to School Clothing Boutique” which will take place on August 20th in Amherst at Spring Street Academy. Anyone who is unable to attend is encouraged to pre-register at https://forms.gle/c7L12zckwez9beqr9 and the team will do their best to fulfill orders which will be available for pick-up at your child’s school.
Mountain Farm Strawberry U-pick opened on June 25th, open M-Sa 9am-7pm, crop & weather permitting. To order pre-picked berries, call Margaret at 902-351-2821.
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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]
Teen Summer Reading Clubs have/will be kicking off at our local libraries, be sure to drop in for more details, contests and prizes
Live Music
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5-7pm
Train Station Inn - Outdoor kitchen 4-7pm; Outdoor bar 2-7:30pm
July 11: Drew Polegato // July 14: Lorraine & The Brew Boys // July 16: True Grit
July 18: Lorraine & Brew Boys // July 21: Kevin Aitchison // July 23: Christian Kirby
July 25: Chris Maclean // July 28: Lorraine & The Brew Boys // July 30: 11th & Duke
Wednesdays 7pm
River John & District Lions Club - Donald’s Music Circle
Fridays 5pm – 7pm
Chowder House on Main – Tatamagouche - Reservations 902-657-2223
Fridays 6pm – 8pm
Tatamagouche Brewing Co
July 11 Cameron Hawes // July 18 Open Mic with Jim King // July 25 11th & Duke
Fridays & every other Saturday 5pm
Big Al’s Family Restaurant & Lounge - Tatamagouche - Reservations 902-657-3341
Fridays - Route 6 // Saturdays - Terry Crombie
Fridays/Saturdays 6-9pm
Wiley’s By the Wharf – Reservations: [email protected]
July 19th - Live Music with Drew Polegato
Sangria Saturdays 6-7:30pm
Derado’s Pizzeria and Donair - Tatamagouche - 902-657-9000
July 12th - Drew Polegato // July 19th DJ Obscurious // July 26th Christian Kirby
Mark your calendars!
July 11/12. 7-9pm (matinee Sunday, July 6th 2-4pm). | “Halfway There” by Norm Foster – The Grace Arts Centre. | Performed by The North Shore Players, this is a romantic comedy for mature audiences (14+)
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July 7-12 | Christmas in July Pugwash (contact Village Hall for more information 902-243-2946) | Friday – Santa’s coming to town! 6pm Craft Sale; 8pm Christmas Fishing Boats in Harbour Saturday – 8:30-1pm Pugwash Christmas in July Farmers’ Market; 8pm Concert – Daniel James McFayden & Band at Harbourfront Centre Stage |
July 11 - July 29 | Pugwash Collective – Thresholds Fraser Art Gallery | Opening reception Friday July 11 @ 7 pm |
July 12, 2025 7:30-10am | Breakfast River John Legion | $10/5. Ham, eggs, hash brown, toast, tea/coffee/juice. |
July 12 1pm | Acadian Heritage Day - Malagash Community Hall, 1926 North Shore Rd | Telling the stories of the first European settlers. The Battle of Tatamagouche Bay and the Expulsion of the local Acadians. Hosted by Malagash Heritage Association. |
July 12 7-9pm | The Accidental Canadian Peace Hall, Pugwash | $25/Students $15. James Raffan, celebrated explorer, storyteller & author shares his 50 years of Arctic travels through photos, music & videos. For all ages. Proceeds for ‘Friends of Pugwash Estuary’ [email protected] |
July 16 9-noon | Rock Salt Café Cake Auction Malagash Community Hall | Drop-in coffee house mixer, by donation. Bids accepted in person or call/text Debbie at 902-957-0857. Pick-up/payment at the Hall by 1pm unless alternate arrangements are made. |
July 17 6:30 | Doormat Paint Night Waugh River Stables Club 70 Gil Sutherland Rd | $50. 10 designs to choose from. Reserve your seat – [email protected] |
July 18 7-11pm | 3rd Annual IWK Foundation Fundraiser Caldera Tasting Room | Food truck, cocktails, live music. All donations go to the IWK. |
July 18 7pm | North Cumberland and Historical Society. Peace Hall, Pugwash | Speaker Dick Henley, PhD, specialist in Canadian Educational History. “The Emergence of the NS Provincial School System 1850-1900” |
July 18-26 | River John Festival Days | So many events! Breakfast on the Verandah – July 21-26th 6:45-10am. rjfestivaldays.ca/ … and don’t forget to enter the Colouring Contest - Colouring Contest! - River John Festival Days |
July 19-20 | Ballin’ for Blake 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Wallace Rec Centre | Raising awareness for rare interstitial lung disease and funds for Wallace Rec. U15 & 16+ categories. Contact Blake’s parents Lucas (902-664-7252) or Hannah (902-664-1413) to register your team (3 + 1 sub). Teams $60. Skills Competition $5. |
July 19 10 – 2 pm
| *The Sisterhood Stash Buster Sale. Sisterhood Fibres Shop & Studio, 567 Sand Point Rd | Great deals AND a HUGE fundraiser in aid of Tearmann Society for Abused Women. |
July 19 Noon-sold out | River John Vol Fire Dept Annual Lobster Dinner | Lobster meat, potato salad, coleslaw, roll, brown bread, dessert & beverage. Adults $25, Children $20. Ham option $20. |
July 19 | The Ghastly Gorge Grind. The Barn(Ski Wentworth) | 8.5k & 17k options which take you through some amazing single-track trails. Free beverage. Sign up on Race Roster or email [email protected] for more info. Race is open to both Trail Runners and Hikers. |
July 19 9:30-1am | Westchester Fire Dept Dance | $15. 19+ event. DJ – Darcy Doucette. A fun evening in the newly renovated, air-conditioned hall |
July 19 7-11pm | Dance JM Charman Community Centre, Wallace | 19+. Music by “The Island Boys”. Tickets $10 – reserve by calling 902-305-3153. |
July 20* 10-3pm | Lismore Festival Day Lismore Sheep Farm | Sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, felting demos, wool crafts, BBQ, local food vendors (incl cheese, honey, maple srup, shortbread, lamb) and crafts. |
July 21-25 & July 28 – Aug 1 | 2025 Sail NS Mobile Sailing School | Barrachois Harbour Yacht Club at Sunrise Shore Marina & Cottages. [email protected] |
July 21 9am | Garden clean-up Nelson’s Park | Rain date July 22. Bring your gardening tools and gloves and help volunteers with weeding and pruning. |
July 25-27 | Pugwash Harbourfest | |
July 26
| Annual Yard Sale Wallace & Area Museum | Browse second-hand treasures, enjoy BBQ hotdogs and hamburgers, and soak in the community fun. Reserve a free table by calling the Museum. |
July 26th 9am | The Salt Dash 5K | Your chance to lace up, bundle up, and celebrate summer by the sea at Pugwash Harbourfest! Race Kit Pick-Up: 7:30 – 8:45 AM on July 26th. The event starts at 9 AM sharp. https://www.route541.com/Events/Summary?EVENT_ID=75
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July 26th 9:30am | The Nasty Nuttby Killer 5K | The Hardest, Hottest, Highest 5k in Nova Scotia! Event participants will run, walk, and crawl to the top of Nuttby Mountain in Colchester County. 9:30 am start https://www.route541.com/Events/Summary?EVENT_ID=72 |
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Ashton’s Garden Centre, Creamery Square Heritage Society, Heathcock Electric, Hicks LeMoine Law, Lismore Sheep Farm Wool Shop, Mountain Farm, Overstreet Cafe, Sara Bonnyman Pottery, Sisterhood Fibres, Sunrise Brokerage & Sales, S.W. Hayman Excavation Ltd, Tom Taggart, MLA, TriCounty Ford, ViewPoint Insurance.