The PRT Newsletter for the Week of January 17, 2024
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Community News
PRT “My Furry Valentine” Photo Contest!
The PRT is excited to launch our 2024 “My Furry Valentine” photo contest to celebrate our companion animals and the unconditional love they bring to our lives. It’s easy to participate. Please submit your photo and entry info to prtasted@gmail.com by Friday, February 9, 2024, to be considered. Photo Rules: Participants may enter up to 3 photos in as many categories as you like! Please include in your email: Name of the photographer, your pets name(s) and what you love most about your Animal Valentine. Please make sure photos are well-focused, sharp images that are high resolution.
Photo Categories: * Don’t Worry, Be Happy – happiest pet
* Cutest Pet
* Golden Oldies (senior pets)
* Best Friends Forever BFFs (more than one animal in photo) * Pets and their People
The winners in each category will be honored with a $25 donation made in their pet’s name to one of the following local animal rescue/charities of their choice – SCC Humane Society, Kitty Kasa in Sonoita or Whispers Sanctuary in Canelo. Photos must contain domestic pets (no wildlife). Color and Black/White photos are acceptable. No professional photographers please. All photos submitted become shared property of The PRT and may be published in future articles online or in print. Contest opens today, Jan. 17, 2024! Best of luck!
County Plan Meets Resistance in Elgin
Pastor Says Goodbye to Patagonia
Pastor Patty arrived in town to closed doors. It was just after the Covid pandemic started and her new church, Patagonia Community United Methodist, was, like most businesses in town, locked down. So she had no idea who her congregation members were, and never got to meet them for over a year, except by talking over the air to imagined listeners on the weekly radio broadcast she created. Flash forward three and a half years, and she now finds herself leaving for Florida filled with a heart full of love for Patagonia. Click here to read more.
County To Host Meeting, Public Survey, Site Map to Obtain Public Input Regarding Cuisine Tourism Initiative
SC County is requesting community input through an online survey as well as providing a SiteMap to receive community input regarding the Cuisine Tourism Project currently being researched for Sonoita AZ. A Community Meeting on Zoom is also scheduled for: 7pm, Jan 23, 2024
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2184217485?pwd=M25obFF4ZVcxU1g5MVR3MjJZVGp
xZz09 Meeting ID: 218 421 7485 Passcode: 082026 Click here to read more info on all three initiatives.
Steve Getzwiller: A Visionary Straddling Two Worlds
When the Sonoita-based textile trader Steve Getzwiller died last August at age 74, he left behind a remarkable legacy in the world of Navajo weaving. Ahead of the celebration of life for Steve being held this Saturday, January 20 at the Fairgrounds, Carrie White looks at Steve’s life and work, talking with the Navajo weavers, fellow traders, gallery owners and family members who knew him best. Read the feature here.
PUHS Boys Dominate Valley Union; Girls Fall, 48-38
“This was our best effort of the year,” Lobos boys’ Coach Nate Porter said. The win avenged a 54-44 loss to the Blue Devils in late November and improved the Lobos’ record to 9-13. Meanwhile, the Lobos’ girls team saw their record slip to 9-8. Read Dave Lumia’s full report on Tuesday’s games here.
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 January, 2017 article…
Revisiting Patagonia After 75 Years
By Linda Jade Fong
January 6, 2017
95-year-old Bill ‘Saguaro’ Russell recently returned to Patagonia as part of a nostalgic car trip, his first time here since working as a young mining laborer in the summer of 1941. He shared his memories of that summer—of mine work, sleeping outdoors, Saturday night dances at the Opera House and, of course, girls…
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Submitting Community Events to the PRT
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Upcoming Community Events
Canceled Event! Produce on Wheels (POWWOW) at the Vine Church has been Canceled for this Saturday, 1/20/24. This is for the Sonoita January market only. *This is due to a shortage of rescued/donated produce. We apologize for any inconvenience. Any questions please text/call Gardenia at 602.292.1616
Jan. 20: 10:30am The Patagonia Museum will meet in the Patagonia Public Library. The brief business meeting will include the annual election of officers, review of the 2024 budget and financial reports and project updates. Dr. John Langellier, our guest speaker, will speak on the Buffalo Soldiers Chaplin and his latest book, More Work Than Glory: Buffalo Soldiers in the United States Army, 1866-1916. Click here to read more.
Jan. 24: – 9am – 1:30 pm Soil Health Workshop at the Tin Shed Theater in Patagonia. Click here to see event poster.
Jan. 27: – 9am-2pm Thurber Hall at Patagonia Community UMC, 387 McKeown Ave. Please sign up today! All blood types are needed, as the USA is experiencing a critical blood shortage. To schedule your donation appointment, Click Here or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Thank you for your kindness!
Jan. 27: – 2pm – The Frances Causey documentary film, Coronado: The New Evidence, will be shown. The film documents the discovery of artifacts from the 1540-1542 Coronado Expedition through Santa Cruz County including the first established Spanish colony and first successful Native American revolt in what is now the United States. Tickets are $15 at the Patagonia Trading Post. $20 at the door. Doors open at 1pm.
Live Music and Events
The Cafe In Sonoita All Music Events are from 5 – 7 pm Jan: 19: – Live Music by Tim O’Connor and Oliver Dewey Jan. 26: – Live Music by Dave Munsick
Live at the Sage Stage –Autumn Sage Vineyards Jan. 20: 1 – 4pm Music By Sophia Rankin and the Sound
AZ Hops and Vines Winery Jan. 20: 1 -4pm Jaliya LIVE! Live music with a mix of traditional West African instruments and more. Jan. 21: 12 – 3pm Live Music from Jay Faircloth
SCFPA – Benderly Series Concerts and Events Jan. 28: 3 – 4:30pm Benderly String Quartet Feb. 2: 3 – 4pm Duo Entre-Nous
Local Library Events
For Monthly Events at the Patagonia Library, click here
Community School Info
Community Interest Items
The Community Page from the PRT print edition is now located on our website. Click here to view.
Longtime Sonoita area resident, Mickey Ginsburg is in hospice care. He was well known in the community for assisting residents and families with their healthcare needs throughout the years as the owner of the Old Pueblo Pharmacy in Sonoita for over 22 years. Mickey and his family would welcome cards and letters of support. Well wishes which may be to sent to his son Paul at Mickey Ginsburg, 4615 North Musket Rd., Marana, AZ 85653 Click here to read a story from the Jan. 2022, PRT print issue highlighting Mickey and his inspiring career.
A funeral mass for Paul Anthony Mihalik, Sr. will be held on Jan. 26,2024 at 10a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Parish; 505 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley, Az. The family requests that no flowers or plants be sent. Instead, notes to Lucy would be appreciated. Box 468, Patagonia, Az. 85624 Click here to read the obituary for Paul.
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. Special Event at the Tin Shed Theater – 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
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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