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The PRT Newsletter for the Week of Dec. 6, 2023
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Community News
Club Theater Performance at The Tin Shed Theater
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors to Consider Appointment to Fill SCC Justice of the Peace Vacancy
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors received five letters of interest, résumés and applications for the vacant Justice of the Peace position. Click here to learn about the applicants and more.
Recycling Program Coming Back to Patagonia
Recycling class, Thurs. Dec 7, 1:00 at the town hall. Recycling will be starting Dec 21 in Patagonia. The recycling program will be run by the town, behind the post office on Thursday mornings. People will be able to drive in and drop items off with a volunteer or town employee. In the past, the program had issues with contamination of recycled goods – dirty plastics, garbage, etc. – The new program aims to keeper tighter restrictions and a more tightly controlled system. This Thursday’s meeting will be a training for potential volunteers, and it is open to anyone who wants to better understand the recycling process.
Remember When???
The PRT has been hard at work placing online over 2,500 articles, photographs, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions. Take a walk down memory lane with this 2013 article…
Sammi and I
By Jeff Evans
December 4, 2013
On arriving in Patagonia I noticed that everyone had a dog. I am now owned by a yellow lab named Sammi.
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Submitting Community Events to the PRT
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Upcoming Community Events
Dec. 8: 2 – 4pm Tea Time at the Vine – Click here to see poster.
Dec. 9: 10:30am – The Patagonia Museum will meet in the Patagonia Public Library. Dr Denise Moreno Ramirez will be the guest speaker.
Dec. 9: 8:3- = 10:30am -ESCCCFB December Supplemental Food Bag which includes a Holiday Ham at the food bank, 772 Harshaw Ave, Patagonia
Dec.16: 10am – 4pm Sonoita Small Town Christmas. Click here to see event poster.
Dec. 17: 12:30 – 3pm – Book signing event with local author and photographer Jim Koweek and Dale Armstrong at Dos Cabezas Winery. Click here to view event flyer.
Live Music and Events
The Cafe In Sonoita All of the dates below are from 5 – 7pm Dec. 8:. – Tim O’Connor and Oliver Dewey Dec. 15: – Greg Morton – (Former Arizona State Guitar Champion) Dec. 22: – Clay Koweek
Live at the Sage Stage –Autumn Sage Vineyards Dec. 9: 1 – 4pm Gasper, Dukes, and Bennett Music Event
AZ Hops and Vines Winery Dec. 10: 10:am – 10:45am Sound Bath Event Click here to learn more.
SCFPA – Benderly Series Concerts and Events Dec. 17: 3 – 4:30 – Ear Palace Royal Ensemble – Concert Performance
Dos Cabezas Winery Dec. 17: – 12:30 – 3pm Book Signing for Jim Koweek’s new book “Sonoran Desert Plant ID For Everyone – A Nontechnical Field Guide” with a special appearance by Clay Koweek.
Local Library Events
The Sonoita Library is closed for renovations. The re-open date will be announced sometime in the beginning of 2024.
For Monthly Events at the Patagonia Library, click here
Community Interest Items
Another round of free at-home COVID tests to U.S. households are available ahead of the holiday season. Click here to order.
SCCRFA is collecting unwrapped new toys through Dec. 14 for Sonoita Small Town Christmas Event.
Supporters of The Patagonia Community Garden are partnering with the SeedMoney Challenge grant project to raise money for the garden and receiving matching funds. Click here to read more.
Every Wednesday 12 – 3pm at the Patagonia Art Center – Crafting Circle. All welcome, bring your own supplies.
8:00a.m. – Every Sunday Community Family Bike Ride. Meet in front of the Patagonia Lumberyard.
Join the Santa Cruz County Democrats for enlightening talks every 3rd Friday of each month 12 – 1pm. Full details and the Nogales location will be provided. Click here to view more details. The Santa Cruz County Democratic Party LUNCH AND LEARN will be taking a holiday break in December but will resume in 2024 at noon on the 3rd Friday of each month. Special Event at the Tin Shed Theater – Jan. 7: 12pm and Feb 9: 3pm. “The Janes” an award-winning documentary. Joined by Heather Booth, one of the original “Janes”, following the screening for a Zoom question and answer period. Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation for the event is $10.
Community Employment Opportunities
SEFD is hiring a Captain/PM. Click here to see more details about the position.
Community Farmers Market Schedule
Patagonia Farmers and Crafts Market -Thursdays 10am-12pm by Red Mountain Foods. Sonoita Farmers Market – Saturday Mornings 9am-12pm at the Sonoita Post Office parking lot (NW corner of Hwy 82/83) Sierra Vista Farmers Market – Thursday 10am-2pm at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Click here for more info. Nogales “Little” Mercado – Fridays 4-7pm 163 Morley Ave, Nogales. Click here for more info.
Local Church Events and Schedules
St. Therese Parish in Patagonia
Patagonia United Methodist Church
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