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Fathers' Day Weekend & more
June 19, 2026
Angus Bonnyman
June 19, 2026
I love the determination of these snap dragons growing out of a crack in the windowbox
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Welcome!
Another busy weekend along the North Shore - glad to be back home after a week on the road for work. Most if not all of our local museums are now open and would love to see you while you’re out taking in some of the local music and events. Happy Fathers Day to all of the father figures out there. Enjoy!
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A Few Nuggets … ICYMI
The Tata Road Train is planning their official start date as July 1st
*The Bike Park is now open Fridays 12pm-6pm, Saturdays 10-6pm, Sundays 10-4pm. Trivia Night at The Barn starts July 3rd 6:30-8pm and will be held every other Friday. Music details below :)
Congrats to Cripps & Sons Woodworking who are celebrating their 5 Years of Bespoke Cabinetry! They will be holding an open house event on July 10 from 2-6pm to celebrate - enjoy shop tours, live machinery demos and a complimentary BBQ (4-6pm). Location: 654 Hwy 311 Loop, Waughs River.
C.G. Fulton Pharmacy has announced that they are bringing Tata Dental to the professional building next to the Guardian Pharmacy. Pre-bookings can be emailed to [email protected]
Yoga By Sandy Malagash Hall until July 22nd, by donation supporting Malagash Heritage Association. All levels: floor and standing practice. Wednesdays at 10am.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 108, River John are unveiling a Monument to the No 2 Construction Battalion and invite those interested in this WW One Battalion to join us on this occasion. Tatamagouche is also connected to the No 2 through Dr. Dan Murray.
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Jobs & Opportunities … please tell them that you heard about the position in The North Shore Nuggets ;)
The Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark is hiring a Managing Director - deadline June 29th
Sisterhood Fibres’ Stashbuster Sale will take place July 18th from 10am-2pm. Tables are $25 and this will go directly to Tearmann Society for Abused Women. Proceeds of what you sell are yours. Contact Faith for more info
Pharmachoice Tatamagouche will be hosting Loreigh Mackay RPh for an HRT/Perimenopause/Menopause Information Presentation on June 27th at 7pm
Live Music
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 5-7pm Train Station Inn June 22: Dave Deuville Music // June 24: Drew Polegato // June 26: Jim King June 29: 11th&Duke // July 1: true grit // July 3: julia tynes July 6: Jeff Bonang // July 8: ol' soles // July 10: jonny&jamie — Wednesdays 7-9pm River John & District Lions Club - Donald’s Music Circle — Fridays 5pm – 7pm, summer hours begin July 1st Tatamagouche Brewing Co June 20th: Open Mic with Jim King 5PM-7PM June 21st: Live Music with Cory Mercer 1PM-3PM June 26th: Live Music with Drew Polegato 5PM-7PM July 3rd: Live Music with The Ol’ Soles 6PM-8PM Wednesday, July 8th: Live Music with Charlie McKittrick 1PM-3PM July 10th: Live Music with Country Josh Gladston 6PM-8PM — Fridays 5pm - Route 6 Big Al’s Family Restaurant & Lounge - Tatamagouche Reservations 902-657-3341 — Select Fridays/Saturdays Wiley’s By the Wharf – Reservations: [email protected] — Saturdays 2-5pm (& select Sundays due to better weather) The Barn - Bike Wentworth Saturdays Chowder House on Main - Tatamagouche Reservations 902-657-2223 Watch for further updates! — Sangria Saturdays 6pm Derado’s Pizzeria and Donair, Tatamagouche. Reservations 902-657-9000 June 20th - Heavy Set Blues June 27th - Jonny & Jamie July 4th - DJ Zoku July 11th - True Grit — Karaoke Nights - every second Saturday (from June 20th), 8pm-2am Back Alley Speakeasy Bar, 45 Lake Road, Tatamagouche. (902) 657-1050 |
Mark your calendars!
*June 20-July 26 | “Along The Way” Ice House Gallery | Cathy Dalton & Jan Boiduk |
Jun 20 8am | Pugwash Community- Wide Yard sale 2026 | Rain date: June 21. Hosted by PEACE |
June 20 9-1PM | Community Yard Sale Malagash Comm Hall | Cake Auction, Bake Sale, 50/50, and BBQ, Food Bank drive. 99% at yard sale items are free with a donation. |
*June 20 10-4pm | Pop-open Sara Bonnyman Pottery | 326 Maple Ave, Tatamagouche. sarabonnymanpottery.com Summer hours begin on July 2nd (Thursday – Saturday 10-4pm) |
June 21 | Fathers’ Day Breakfast/Brunch Tata Legion | $15/U12 $10/Preschoolers Free. Bacon, Ham, Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit Cup. Tea, Coffee, Juice, Wheelchair Accessible Takeouts Available. Everyone Welcome |
June 22 3pm | LFM Hospital Fdn AGM Tata Library | All are welcome |
June 23 6-8pm | Community Discussion for District 4 Westchester Fire Hall 123 Valley Rd | “Ask us Anything” w/ Mayor Gilroy & Coun. Redmond. Bring your ideas and concerns for your community.
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June 26 4-5:30 | Takeout Supper St George’s Presbyterian Church | $15. Sliced ham, potato salad, sliced tomato/cucumber/lettuce, rhubarb crisp. GF available by request. Prepared by Salem United Church. Pre-order by calling Cathe 902-351-2552. |
June 27 9-2pm
| Bird Workshop Near Wentworth | Come join us to learn more about the birds in your woodlands. Please sign up through this link: https://forms.office.com/r/dRq9Bi6tB0. Refreshments provided. (Rain date June 28th ). Co-hosted by Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute & North Nova Forest Owners Co-op |
June 27th 10-2pm | Car Show & Shine Wentworth Rec Centre | $2/U12 free. Cars are welcome by donation. Canteen available all day. For additional information, contact: Sandra at (902) 899-8583 or [email protected]. (This event was previously scheduled for Saturday June 13, 2026 and was postponed due to rain.) |
June 27 1pm | Musique Royale Concert St. George’s Presbyterian Church, River John | Musique Royale Concert Series brings the award-winning vocal quartet ArtChoral to downtown River John!
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June 27 1:30pm | Eel Grass Meadow unveiling Pugwash Library | A legacy project of the Community Eelgrass Restoration Initiative. Youth performance by Dance Wallace. Light refreshments served. RSVP: [email protected] |
June 27 3pm | Bill Mundle Marina Grand Reopening
| The first phase of upgrades has been completed, and we would love to celebrate this exciting milestone with you. Refreshments will be provided. |
June 28 | Paper Making Workshop The Fraser | Learn the basics of turning pulp into unique textured sheets through a hands-on process with Jennifer Coveyduc. Pre-register by emailing [email protected] Kids 9-15 -- 10:30-12:30am – Free Adults 16+ -- 1:30-4:30pm -- $20 |
June 29 6:30-7:30pm | North Nova Forest Owners Coop Info Session Amherst Business Innovation Centre | A community information meeting for former Athol Forestry Members and the Cumberland County Community-at-Large |
June 30 | Wallace Fireworks | Join us for a day of community, fun & celebration. Hosted by WADA and WDVFD Aux. 5:30pm BBQ 7pm Live music, bouncy castles & cotton candy 8pm Auction 10pm Fireworks |
July 1st | Gathering of the Clans Pugwash | See schedule below |
*July 4 Noon-4pm | Race to the Barn – Wentworth Downhill Series 2026 Wentworth Mountain Bike Park | Now in its 3rd season—our signature gravity-fed downhill race series, delivered in partnership with Hub Cycle Truro and sanctioned by Cycling Nova Scotia. Join us for three race days: July 4, August 8, and September 12. Each event features a different course, announced the morning of race day. |
July 6 1-4pm | Acrylic Paint Pouring for Youth (Ages 12-22) The Fraser | Free. Learn the art of acrylic paint pouring with Pamela Swainson – take your masterpiece home (after drying process). Pre-register by emailing [email protected] |
July 7
| Book Binding Workshop The Fraser | $20. Learn a simple method of book binding and paper folding to create several unique and creative books with Barb Guy. Pre-register by emailing [email protected] Adults 16+ -- 10-noon -- $20 Kids 9-15 – 1-3pm – Free |
July 8
| LFM Hospital Aux. Strawberry Fest Tata Legion | An annual favourite |
July 8 2pm | Ice Cream Social Wallace & Area Museum | Plus fun bingo for the family |
July 11 | Read By The Sea River John | Schedule and details at www.readbythesea.ca |
*July 16-18 | Bainfest Arena Show North Shore Rec Centre | Tickets & schedule at www.bainfest.ca . Doors open at 4:30pm Thursday and Friday, Saturday at noon. Food trucks on site. Coldstream & TataBrew products. Cabaret style seating with tables |
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