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Very spooky indeed
October 29, 2025
Angus Bonnyman
October 29, 2025
Happy Halloween to all!
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Welcome!
Fall is my busy season at work, so I guess October newsletters are going to be scarce, but I haven’t forgotten about you!
Although the weather is getting chillier, I hope that each of you is getting back into some fun Fall routines and you’ve been enjoying the spectacular colours. This is one of my favourite seasons for cooking - stew, chili, etc. Every year I swear I am going to try some new recipes and this year I plan to stick with it - up first are some recipes from Amy Sheppard Food who keeps popping up in my Facebook feed. Anyone else have recommendations?
Race to 1000 - We’re at 958 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
Susan Stephen has opened a new dance and movement space in Tatamagouche – [email protected] for more information.
CG Fulton Pharmacy has added a dedicated Pharmacist and Clinic time to help meet your healthcare needs, which will be especially helpful for those with a family doc – call 902-657-2545 to book an appointment. Also available to assist with appointments for flu & COVID shots.
Wentworth Rec Centre has added a number of new programs, including free youth programs. Check their website for more information: www.wentworthrecctr.com
Tatamagouche is getting a bookstore! Stay tuned for updates from ‘Once Upon a Bookshoppe’
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Jobs & Opportunities … please tell them that you heard about the position in The North Shore Nuggets ;)
A representative from MLA Tom Taggart’s office will be available at the Tatamagouche Library to meet with constituents from 10am-3pm - Nov 18th & Dec 16th. Get help completing Seniors Care Grant or Heating Rebate forms, bring your concerns or just come say hello.
Youth ages 12-17 are invited to join the Chef’s Brigades challenge, Thursdays from 2:30-4:30pm starting Oct 30th. Register by emailing [email protected]
November 29th is Small Business Saturday and your chance to ‘Fall in love with local’. Find free resources cfib.ca/sbstoolkit
Live Music
Wednesdays 7pm
River John & District Lions Club - Donald’s Music Circle
Fridays 5-7pm
Tatamagouche Brewing Co
October 31st: Halloween! Trick-or-Treating until 8PM + DJ Shivillree 5-7PM +Off the Grill Food Cart 4PM-7PM +Costume Contest!
Nov 7: Victor Fraser // Nov 14: Drew Polegato // Nov 15: Open Mic w/ Jim King
Mark your calendars!
Oct 29 6:30pm | Community Information Session River John Fire Hall | RJCAS invites you to attend an information session regarding the proposed ATV/side-by-side route through River John from the Legion to Esso. |
Oct 30 4-6pm | Beef Supper Takeout Pugwash Fire Station | $17.50. Drive-thru take-out. Contact any Pugwash Firefighter for tickets. |
Oct 31 4-8 pm (or until gone) | Trick or Treat River John Lion’s Club | Dress up in your favourite costume and hand out your Halloween candy with us. Tables available. |
Oct 31 4-9pm | Free Kids Slice Kelly’s Pizza | Bring your little goblins and ghouls down for a free kid’s slice. 902-351-2929 |
Oct 31 5:30pm | Trunk or Treat Tata Farmers’ Market | Set-up by 5:15pm sharp. Free coffee and hot chocolate |
Oct 31 7:30pm | U17 Canada Red vs. Czechia Amherst Stadium (185 Church St) | (AB: I know, I know, it’s Halloween, and outside our normal area but I have a fondness for all things Czech, though I’d be cheering for Canada!!) |
Nov 1 8-11am | Hunter’s Pancake Breakfast Wallace Lodge 76 | Weekly event – pancakes, sausages, beans, c/t/j. Everyone welcome |
Nov 1 9-1pm | Fall Vendor Market Pugwash Fire Hall | |
Nov 1 | Kick-off to Christmas Event Main Street, Tata | NORA home & gifts, The Crafty Shore, @redroofcottagens and special guests will make for a fun-filled day! |
Nov 1 4-6pm | Harvest Roast Pork Dinner Sharon United Church | $17.50/U12 -$8. Pork tenderloin, garlic mash, veg, rolls/biscuits, homemade pies, c/t/j. Elevator access available. |
Nov 1 4-6pm | Fall Supper West Branch & Area Community Assn 31 West Branch Rd | $18/$9. Turkey, potatoes, veg, t/c, dessert. Pre-order your meal by calling Jim 902-351-2260 or e-transfer to [email protected] and indicate eat-in or take-out |
*Nov 1 6-7:30pm | Halloween Dance Party Skate North Shore Rec Centre | Free community skate, free snacks and hot chocolate. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Hosted by North Shore Community Connections Society. |
Nov 1 10-4pm | Jane Austen Festival Truro & Dist Lions Club 1100 Prince St | Admission – donation to the food bank. Noon – High Tea (3 courses) $17/15 1pm – Hat decorating $30 – incl hat, ribbons, flowers 2pm – Trivia contest; 3pm – costume contest 3:30pm Talk Like Jane Austen Contest Contact Penney 902-814-5867 |
Nov 2 10:30-2:30pm | Hand-embroidered Christmas Ornaments “Sew & Sew” River John | $35 for Adult and Child (8 years and up), $5 for each additional child or adult. All supplies provided. Call Griselda 902-485-8287 for info/to register |
Nov 2 12-2pm | Wallace Community Soup & Shop Wallace Community Centre | Join us for community connection over a locally sourced meal of soup, biscuits and dessert. Live music. One bag of healthy groceries per person. Sponsored by Healing Pathways and North Shore Community Connections Society. |
Nov 5 10-11:30am | Maggie’s Place Pop-up Earltown Community Centre | Come get your computer questions answered, get help applying for seniors grants and other government funding, learn about online resources. Drinks and snacks available. |
Nov 5 7:30pm | Tata Pickleball Trivia Night North Shore Rec Centre | $15/person. Cash bar. |
Nov 6 11:30-2 | Back to School Lunch & Craft. Barrachois Comm Hall | Chili/Harvest Veg Soup + Roll, Apple Crisp and beverage. Christmas craft following lunch $3. RSVP by Nov 3rd : 902-657-3193 |
Nov 7 7:30pm | Stand-up w/ Derek Seguin Capitol Theatre Oxford | Tickets from hubcappromotions.ca |
Nov 8 2-4pm | Concert for Care Wentworth Learning Centre | By donation. Enjoy an afternoon of live performances by Dean Murphy and friends while helping local families access essential health and wellness supplies. Small Canteen available. |
Nov 9 9-2pm | 34th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Wentworth Rec Centre | $2. Canteen offering turkey burgers, seafood chowder and more. www.wentworthrecctr.com |
Nov 12 7pm | Community Policing Townhall Meeting Tata Fire Hall | Join Coun. Sherry Martell for a town hall meeting with RCMP. Learn about their priorities and policing initiatives while having an opportunity to voice your concerns and feedback. |
Nov 15 10-3pm | Christmas Market Malagash Community Hall | Local crafters, gift basket raffle, canteen. |
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