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Happy Oktoberfest Weekend!
September 26, 2025
Angus Bonnyman
September 26, 2025
Love to see all the wild asters along the roadsides this time of year, plus they are an important part of a natural pollinator’s diet when other sources of food become scarce.
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Welcome!
Wow, the past two weeks have blown by and now it’s Oktoberfest weekend in Tatamagouche. Perfect weather today for the meatloaf takeout at the Malagash Community Hall this afternoon (I think that it was pre-order only - sorry ;).
It’s also hurricane season, and while we’ve been pretty fortunate so far, it’s good to keep an eye on these things and be prepared - you can find the federal Hurricane Centre here, which has a helpful checklist on how to be prepared with your 72-hour kit.
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In addition to it being ‘sweata weatha’, it’s mint chocolate cookie season! The 1st Tatamagouche Girl Guides will be going door-to-door in Tata on Oct 2, be set-up at the Tata Farmers’ Market on Oct 4, and at Home Hardware on Oct 11th.
Tri-County Ford is hosting a food drive in support of Neighbours Helping Neighbours Food bank through to the end of the month - bring your non-perishable goods to help fill the Bronco Sport in the showroom!
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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 - Oct 21st, Nov 18th & Dec 16th. Get help completing Seniors Care Grant or Heating Rebate forms, bring your concerns or just come say hello.
Cross Roads Cycle Sales is hiring for a number of roles, including Carpenters & Builders (FT/PT - year-round) – contact [email protected]
Live Music
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 5-7pm
Tatamagouche Brewing Co
Oct 3 Co-Conspirators // Oct 10 John McLaren // Oct 17 Country Josh Gladston
Plus: Oct 5th & 12th: Drop-in Trivia with Dana Boulton 4-5PM
Fridays & every other Saturday 5pm
Big Al’s Family Restaurant & Lounge - Tatamagouche - Reservations 902-657-3341
Fridays - Route 6 // Saturdays - Terry Crombie
Mark your calendars!
Sept 26 - 28th | Oktoberfest Weekend in Tatamagouche | See below for details :) |
Sept 27 9:30-noon | Free Nature Journalling Workshop for Adults with Megan Stewart The Fraser | Join us for a morning of observation, drawing, writing and reflection. Sketchbook/Pencil/Pen provided. Register by phoning 782-990-0290 |
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 | Clear Water Band. Wallace Community Hall 9pm-1am | $15. 19+ event, ID required. Dance into Fall. Sponsored by Wallace & Area Recreation. |
Sept 29 9am Rain date: Sept 30 at 9am | Rose garden Revitalization at Nelson Park | Join us as we continue bringing new life to the rose garden at Nelson Park. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just love being outdoors, we’d love to have you with us! Bring your own tools and your enthusiasm. Contact us at [email protected] for more info or to add your name to our volunteer list. |
Oct 1 4:30-6pm | Back to School Taco Night Sharon United Church Hall | Free, with any donations going to future Village Suppers. |
Oct 1 6:30pm | Lockerby Cemetery AGM Tata Library | All are welcome |
Oct 2 1-2pm OR 6:30-7:30pm | Documentary: “Mama Milk – The Tatamagouche Breastfeeding Experience” Tata Public Library | Celebrate National Breastfeeding Week with a screening of this documentary and a conversation. All welcome (babies too). Tea and snacks provided. |
Oct 5 2-4:30pm | Ladies Fashion Show Tata Legion | $20. All proceeds to Colon Cancer Research. Fashions by the Ladies Consignment Shop, Tata. |
Oct 10 11:30-1pm | Soup luncheon & Thanksgiving dessert sale Malagash Community Ctr | $15. Homemade soups, rolls, pie, tea or coffee. Plus: tasty treats to take home!
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Oct 15 1pm Rain date: Oct 22 @ 1pm | Guided Trail Walk Wallace & Area Museum | Join us for an afternoon hike through our beautiful trails. Moderate walk, open to all plus hikers/walkers can do up to 7km in total. Pets welcome, bring water bottle & snack. |
Oct 18 10-noon | Hike to Wentworth Lookoff & Lichen ID | Hosted by Maggie’s Place Wentworth Hub. Enjoy a guided hike and healthy snacks |
Oct 18 7-11pm | Dance - The Island Boys Royal Cdn Legion Tatamagouche | Advance tickets only. $10. 19+ Call 902-657-2172/902-957-3988. Cash Bar. Doors open at 6:30pm. |
Oct 19 2-4:30pm | Prize Bingo Scotsburn Fire Hall | $10. Doors @ 1pm. Games, Food & Prizes. All proceeds go to Scotsburn Recreation Club. |
Oct 22 Noon-1pm | “The Ghost Ship of The Northumberland Strait” Colchester Historeum 29 Young St, Truro | Join Shelley LeFresne for a Halloween Lunch & Learn. Admission by donation. |
Oct 25th 1-4pm
| MALA-BOO Malagash Community Ctr | Dress up, enjoy the wonderful decorations honoring Peter and Melinda! A must see for all ages! Free (donations welcome)! Fun for ALL ages!
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Oct 25 8pm | Halloween Dance The Lobster Factory, Pugwash | Get your costumes ready for a spooktacular night of music and dancing! Hosted by PEACE - Pugwash Empowerment and Community Enrichment |
Oct 25 8:30-midnight | Halloween Dance Brule Point Golf | Hal Bruce will be rocking the ole Clubhouse. Tickets are $20, available at the Clubhouse |
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Oktoberfest Weekend Friday, Sept 26th - Chowderhouse – Live Music (5-7pm) - 11th & Duke & Food Specials - Ebbett’s Farm Market & Country Kitchen - Food specials all weekend!! - TataBrew – 5-7pm - Live Music – Aaron MacDonald Saturday, Sept 27th - Chowderhouse – Live Music (1-3pm) - Jim King & Food Specials - TataBrew – 5-7pm - Live Music – Christian Kirby + Fresh Pretzels all day - (new date) Train Station Inn – 3-7:30pm - Schnitzel, Bratwurst & Cheesecake. Live Music. 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.