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Snowbirds, Pancake Suppers & a contest (or two)
March 1, 2026
Angus Bonnyman
March 01, 2026
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Welcome!
Have you seen the snow birds flitting around the snow drifts? It occurred to me last week that I have no idea what they are or what they look like up-close as I have only ever seen them as a flock. I’ve been told that they are "Dark-eyed Junco’s” and they are on the move to the North, so Spring might be here sooner than we think :)
Thank you to everyone who has shared a memorable mistake - I’ve heard everything from bungled travel itineraries (Charlottetown vs Charlotte, NC), one or two wrong turns in Amsterdam leading to the Red Light District, and more. There's still to email me with your story - I will donate $5/story to the Tidnish Cross Roads Community Assn (up to $100) and will do a random draw for a $25 gift certificate.
Race to 1000 - We did it! - we’re at 1,033 subscribers, thank you all for your support!
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A Few Nuggets … ICYMI
Thanks to support from local businesses and organizations, there is a busy schedule of free community skates planned this Winter at NSRC - most Saturdays (11:30-12:30pm) & Sundays (12-1pm)
Nova Scotia Breast Screening Mobile Clinic will be in Tatamagouche from June 6-10. For more information or to book an appointment - https://nsbreastscreening.ca/location?community=51#mobile or call 1-800-565-0548
LAST CALL - CG Fulton Pharmacy is accepting nominations for their “Community Volunteer Award”, recognizing an individual who makes a real difference through their volunteer work, kindness, and dedication to our communities. Please send their name and a short description of why they deserve this award to [email protected]. Deadline: March 2, 2026. Open to residents of Tatamagouche, River John and surrounding areas.
Congratulations to Angie, Chelsie and Brenton - the owners of Gloria’s Market have acquired The Country Bread Basket in Brule.
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Jobs & Opportunities … please tell them that you heard about the position in The North Shore Nuggets ;)
The Farm Equipment Museum in Bible Hill is gearing up for its Third Annual Quilt and Hooked Rug Show & Sale this summer (June 26th -27th). If you wish to display your quilts or hooked rugs to show and/or sell, contact [email protected] or [email protected] for an entry form and information.
Colchester County is hiring a "Financial Services Summer Student" - apply by March 9th.
Dorje Denma Ling is hiring for the 2026 Season: Cooks; Kitchen Mgr
Facilities/Maintenance Mgr. Contact Blaire [email protected]
The Tatamagouche Meditation Group is offering instruction and meditation :
Sunday: March 1st & 15th 10am-noon at 1629 Highway #6, Bayhead.
SkiWentworth is offering ‘One-Day Ski Camps’ from March 16-20 for kids aged 6-12.
Mark your calendars!
March 3 6pm | Tata Area Trails Assn AGM Tata Library | Everyone welcome |
Mar 8 12-2pm | Wallace & Area Community Soup & Shop
Wallace Community Centre | Come together and connect with your community over a local sourced meal and live music! There will be a kid's craft corner and a bag of free healthy groceries for each person. This Free event is open to everyone and made possible by Healing Pathways, Maggie's Place and North Shore Community Connections Society. |
March 14 8am | Basic First Aid, CPR & AED Wentworth Learning Centre | $110. Pre-registration 902-548-2076 or [email protected] |
March 14 3-6pm or sold out | Annual Pancake Supper Wentworth Rec Centre | $15, $8 children 6-12, U6 Free. Pancakes, maple syrup, sausages, homemade beans, and cake. Music by Kayden Mattinson. |
March 15 12-2pm | Tatamagouche Community Soup & Shop Tatamagouche Farmers' Market | Come and connect with your community for lunch, live music, a kid's craft corner and a bag of free healthy groceries for each person! This Free event is made possible by Healing Pathways funding and North Shore Community Connections Society. |
March 15 1-5pm | Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration Pugwash Legion | Refreshments & light snacks. Irish music, Irish coffee & Irish beer. |
March 18 7pm | Musique Royale Salem United Church 1667 NS-6 | $25 advance/$30 at the door, U18 free. David Greenberg (CB fiddle, Baroque violin) & Chris Norman (wooden flute). Contact [email protected] for advance reservation. |
March 21 & 22 2pm | North Shore Players presents “Three Classic Radio Shows – Live on Stage” Grace Arts Centre | Advance $10 from March 2nd/PWYC at the door. Travel back to the 1940’s and 50’s when folks would gather around the radio to listen to their favourite programs. Watch “radio actors” and foley artists capture that vintage charm in recreated broadcasts of “The Maltese Falcon”, “The Thing in the Window” and “Aunt Sophy Plays Matchmaker”. CONTEST: email me with the name of your favourite radio show (yes, WKRP counts) and your preferred date for a chance to win a pair of tickets to this show. |
March 21 Doors 8pm | Bring in Spring Dance with Signal Hill Wentworth Rec Centre | $45 + fees. www.wentworthrecctr.com |
March 21 3-6:30pm | 42nd Pancake Supper Westchester Firehall | $15, $8 children 5-10, U5 Free. Pancakes, local maple syrup, sausage, baked beans, brown bread, and dessert. Maple products for sale. 50/50 |
March 28 10-5pm | Earltown Maple Festival 5527 Hwy 311 | $15/U12 $6. Pancakes, Sausage, Beans, Biscuits & Sweets. For information call Darlene: 902-657-2530. Entertainment: 10am – Putnam’s; noon – Jim Richards; 2pm - Gordon Tucker; 4pm – Josh Simm |
* March 28 10-4pm | March Pop-Open Sara Bonnyman Pottery | 326 Maple Ave, Tatamagouche. sarabonnymanpottery.com |
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A note from SchoolsPlus at TRA —
“Did you know there’s a SchoolsPlus team right inside Tatamagouche Regional Academy? We're the folks who quietly make sure students and families have what they need — a bit of food for the weekend, a warm hoodie, shampoo, deodorant, connections to services and supports or just someone to help navigate life’s trickier moments.
Our School Food Pantry and Clothing & Hygiene Cupboard is available to students and families at TRA.
We’re gratefully accepting:
Non-perishable food items
Clean, gently used clothing & footwear (all sizes welcome)
Hygiene items like deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, etc.
SchoolsPlus TRA Pantry also has an account set up at North Shore Variety. Set up by a supportive community member. She donates monthly so if our students need anything, We can get it for them. Community members are welcome to donate funds at North Shore Variety that will go directly back to supporting our students.
Every little bit makes a real difference. Thanks, North Shore Area — you always show up.”
A special thanks to all of our advertisers:
Ashton’s Garden Centre, ASE Print, Chowder House on Main, Heathcock Electric, Hicks LeMoine Law, Kinship (Thane Patriquin), Lismore Sheep Farm Wool Shop, North Shore Community Connection Society, Nova Kraut, Ocean Gutter Services, Overstreet Cafe, R&B Adventures; Sara Bonnyman Pottery, Sunrise Brokerage & Sales, S.W. Hayman Excavation Ltd, Tom Taggart, MLA, TriCounty Ford, ViewPoint Insurance.