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September 11, 2025
Angus Bonnyman
September 11, 2025
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Welcome!
This is a bit of an express version of the biweekly newsletter - lots to catch up on after vacation, plus getting the September print issue off to the printer 🙂. Hope everyone made it back to school safely.
I have included details for the Oktoberfest Weekend events that have been shared with me - no doubt the Village will be decorated too, but what else have I missed?? Please let me know.
Race to 1000 - We’re at 925 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
Extended! The 1st Tatamagouche Girl Guides will be collecting bottles and cans to help their patrol attend the 2026 Discover Camp. You can mention ‘Girl Guide Camp’ when you drop them off, or call/text 902-956-9638 or 902-957-0062 to arrange pick-up.
WoolstockEAST was held during the first weekend in September at the Pictou County Wellness Centre in New Glasgow and presented over 50 vendors in the Fibre Village & Market
The Marigold Guild of Needle Arts (Truro) hosted a ‘Stich-in’ at The Fraser Art Gallery on Sept 9th, much to the delight of guests
The former ‘Dutch Mill Motel’ in Wallace has reopened as ‘Little Lighthouse Inn’
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Jobs & Opportunities … please tell them that you heard about the position in The North Shore Nuggets ;)
H&R Block is hosting “Fundamentals of Income Tax Level 1’ online this September – www.hrblockacademy.ca
The Cumberland Community Fund Society is accepting applications from registered charities in Cumberland County for grants up to $1,000. Deadline: Sept 26th. Email [email protected]
A representative from MLA Tom Taggart’s office will be available at the Tatamagouche Library to meet with constituents from 10am-3pm - Sept 16, Oct 21st, Nov 18th & Dec 16th. Get help completing Seniors Care Grant or Heating Rebate forms, bring your concerns or just come say hello.
Join the After-School Program team at TRA - 2:30-5:30, 2-5 days/wk - email your resume to [email protected]
Cross Roads Cycle Sales is hiring for a number of roles, including Carpenters & Builders (FT/PT - year-round) – contact [email protected]
Live Music
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5-7pm
Train Station Inn - Outdoor kitchen 4-7pm; Outdoor bar 2-7:30pm
Sept 12: Ol' Soles // Sept 15: Jim King // Sept 17: Lorraine & The Brew Boys
Sept 19: Chris Maclean
Wednesdays 7pm
River John & District Lions Club - Donald’s Music Circle
Fridays 1pm – 3pm
Chowder House on Main – Tatamagouche - Reservations 902-657-2223
Sept 27 – Nathan & Meghan
Fridays 6pm – 8pm (new Fall hours Sept 2 - 5-7pm)
Tatamagouche Brewing Co
Sept 12th Ed Grant // Sept 19th 11th & Duke
Fridays & every other Saturday 5pm
Big Al’s Family Restaurant & Lounge - Tatamagouche - Reservations 902-657-3341
Fridays - Route 6 // Saturdays - Terry Crombie
Sangria Saturdays 6-7:30pm
Derado’s Pizzeria and Donair - Tatamagouche - 902-657-9000
Sept 13th - final one of the season!! Double-header finale - 5pm - Leah Jefferson - 6pm - The Dawn Heirs
Saturdays 6-9pm
Wiley’s By the Wharf – Reservations: [email protected]
Sept 13th - Live Music with Drew Polegato
Mark your calendars!
Sept 11-13 | Auditions – “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” | North Shore Players & The Grace Arts Centre will be presenting this one act humorous play in December 2025. Actors ages 5 and up. Auditions will be held at The Grace: Sept 11 – 6:30pm; Sept 12 – 6:30pm; Sept 13 – 10am |
September 12 - October 7 | Sean Benton - Familiar Faces Group Show - Portraits | Opening reception Friday September 12 @ 7 pm |
September 13 – October 26 | Geology The Ice House Gallery | Featuring the Artwork of Frances Dorsey |
Sept 13 7:30am – sold out | Breakfast River John Legion | $10/7. Eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, toast, tea/coffee/juice |
Sept 13 11-2 or until sold out | Fishcakes & Beans Sit-down Dinner Brule Community Centre | $15/$9 U12. Come join us for a delicious meal, an annual favorite in support of our community centre.
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Sept 13 1-4pm | Sunset Community Fair 140 Sunset Lane, Pugwash | Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day, packed with activities for all ages: Nin’s Sugar Shack, Petting Zoo, BBQ, Live Music, Local Vendors, Games & Prizes, Bouncy Castles. Flippin’ Mike’s Food Truck 1-3pm. Rain date: Sept 20th |
Sept 13 7:30pm Doors 6:30pm | A Tribute to Merle Haggard with Doug Patriquin and Back to Basics Band Wentworth Rec Centre | Advance tickets $40, $47 at the door. Contact Laurel 902-899-3634 or [email protected] . Bar & Canteen available. |
Sept 14th 12:30 (Rain date 21st ) | 2nd Annual CADS NS Fundraising Tournament Wallace River Golf Course | Canadian Adaptive Snowsports hosts. $400/team of 4, $100/individual. Register at skinovascotia.ca CADS-NS 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser! | Alpine Ski NS or contact [email protected] |
Sept 14 1-3pm | 150th Anniversary Holy Trinity Anglican Church Middleton Corners 1606 Upper RJ Rd | Historical displays, music & light refreshments. All are most welcome. |
Sept 14 3pm | Paint Party Fundraiser River John Legion | $45. In support of RJCSS. Contact Hannah Mertin 902-301-5810 for more info/to register. Each participant will paint their own door mat to take home. |
Sept 17 1pm | Cumberland Charity Fair Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre, Amherst | Hosted by the Cumberland Community Fund Society. Learn more about the society’s work and that of similar organizations. Register by Sept 10 via [email protected] |
Sept 18 Pick-up 4-5:30pm at Wallace Fire Hall | Wallace Fire Dept Aux Lobster Roll Take-Out | $25. Lobster Roll, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Fresh Tomato & Cucumber, Dessert (Carrot/Choc Cake). Tickets from Aux members or contact Patty 902-305-2806. |
Sept 19 3-5pm | Cultural Food Showcase Millbrook Powwow Grounds | Hosted by Millbrook First Nation. Rain or shine. Drumming, dancing, storytelling, traditional food sampling. |
Sept 21 10-noon | Hike to Horse Pasture Falls & Mushroom ID | Hosted by Maggie’s Place Wentworth Hub. Enjoy a guided hike and healthy snacks (Subject to woods travel ban) |
*Sept 21 10-3pm | Open Farm Day Lismore Sheep Farm | Enjoy demos of spinning, felting and knitting, barns open to see the lambs. For more farms participating and more information: www.atlanticopenfarmday.ca |
Sept 21st 1-4:30pm | The Week the Women Went Grace Jollymore Arts Centre, Tata | 3 episodes per event with a 30-minute intermission. Comfy seating for 170. Bar on site. No admission, but donations will be accepted at the door. |
Sept 26th 4:30-5:30 | Meatloaf Takeout Dinner Malagash Community Hall | $18. Meatloaf (GF), mashed potatoes & gravy, peas & carrots, Homemade Chocolate or Vanilla Cake for dessert Pre-order by calling/texting Deb 902-957-0857 |
Sept 27 Registration 12-1pm | Season Opener Crib Tournament Wentworth Rec Centre | Contact: Wentworth Recreation Centre on FB, or message/text Velma 902-817-1906 |
Sept 27 9pm-1am | Clear Water Band. Wallace Community Hall | $15. 19+ event, ID required. Dance into Fall. Sponsored by Wallace & Area Recreation. |
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Oktoberfest Weekend Friday, Sept 26th - Train Station Inn – 3-7:30pm - Schnitzel, Bratwurst & Cheesecake. Live Music. - TataBrew – 5-7pm - Live Music – Aaron MacDonald Saturday, Sept 27th - Chowderhouse – Come Join the Fun! Live Music & Food Specials - TataBrew – 5-7pm - Live Music – Christian Kirby Sunday, Sept 28th - TataBrew - Off the Grill Food Cart + 2-4pm - Live Music with Kaden and Abbey; 4-5pm Drop-in Trivia with Dana Boulton
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A special thanks to all of our advertisers:
Ashton’s Garden Centre, Chowder House on Main, Creamery Square Heritage Society, Cross Roads Cycle Sales, Heathcock Electric, Hicks LeMoine Law, Lismore Sheep Farm Wool Shop, Mountain Farm, NSHA, North Shore Community Connection Society, Overstreet Cafe, Sara Bonnyman Pottery, Sisterhood Fibres, Sunrise Brokerage & Sales, S.W. Hayman Excavation Ltd, Tom Taggart, MLA, TriCounty Ford, ViewPoint Insurance.