The PRT Newsletter for the Week of March 27, 2024
Happy Spring
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Community News
Spring Has Sprung at the Paton Center
By Tom Brown – Site Manager at the Paton Center I think that each person, depending on what part of the country they grew up in, has a unique “thing” that represents the first of spring for them. Daffodils coming up out of the frozen ground, the rose bushes starting to bud out, fruit trees blooming, and for some, it is the arrival of the first American robins of spring. For me personally, the true harbinger of spring here in the Patagonia area is the arrival of the gray hawks. Click here to read more about the gray hawks recently spotted at the Paton Center.
3-R, Is This You?
You may be thinking does it really matter that just little ‘ol me brings a few items for recycling? Does my material really get recycled? What about the water I am using to clean the material? What about the trucks and equipment being used to process it? Does all of this really matter?
Summer Smith, the Town of Patagonia’s Recycling Coordinator, is here to answer all of your questions about Patagonia’s new recycling program. Click here to read more.
Act Fast to Get Tax Credit for Your Donations to Local Charities and Schools
By Sarah Klingenstein Give much-needed support to our local providers of critical services at NO COST TO YOU! Good food for those who need it. Important after-school programs for youth. And nutritious lunches, medical supplies and transportation for seniors to critical healthcare appointments. Sarah Klingenstein explains how to give much-needed support to our local providers of critical services at no cost to you. Click here to learn more.
Dental Financial Aid at the Patagonia Senior Center
The Patagonia Senior Center was recently awarded a grant from Delta Dental whereby seniors 60+ can receive financial aid for their upcoming dental bills. For more information, please call the Senior Center at 520-394-2494.
Remember When??
The PRT has been hard at work placing over 2,700 articles, columns, photos, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions on our website. Take a walk down memory lane with this tale by Leslie Schupp from April, 2019…
Oaks, Toads and Sleeping Women
By Leslie Schupp
April 5, 2019
The horned toad had a great place to live. He was king of his hill. But I was bigger, and stronger, with money for a bulldozer. He had to go.
Community School Info
The Elgin Community Club offers two $1000 scholarships for 2024 graduating seniors living in the Sonoita, Elgin and Patagonia area. Students attending Patagonia HS can pick up an application from Mr. Michael Young. Students attending other high schools can contact Ginny Cosbey at 520-820-6155 or email at gcosbey@yahoo.com for an application form or any questions. Applicants eligible need to plan to attend a university, community college or trade school. Applications due April 12, 24. Completed applications should be mailed to: Ginny Cosbey PO Box 1245 Sonoita, AZ 85637
The Los Charros Foundation 2024 Academic Scholarship application is for graduating seniors in Southern Arizona. The Los Charros Foundation supports academic scholarships to four-year universities, two-year community college as well as any trade or vocational school. Seniors in Santa Cruz, Cochise, Pima and Eastern Pinal counties are encouraged to apply. Los Charros Foundation Scholarship Application 2024 (mykaleidoscope.com)
Santa Cruz County COWBELLES Scholarship – Program is now open for the 2024-25 school year. Scholarship provides funding to deserving, recent high school graduating seniors. The number of recipients and amounts of scholarships awarded varies, depending on available funds and number of applicants. Students must carry 12 credit hours per semester and maintain a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. An emphasis will be given to students pursuing studies in courses and careers directly or indirectly related to the cattle industry, however, not required. Must be a resident of Santa Cruz County. You can obtain an application from your school or click here. Deadline is April 15.
Elgin PTC Wine Club Fundraiser Event. Click here to read event flyer.
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Submitting Community Events to the PRT
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Upcoming Community Events
Easter Services
Please consider donating this Easter season to the food pantry by the Corner Scoop in Sonoita. Non-perishable items (canned chicken/beef/stew) or frozen foods (chicken/meat – the freezer in the pantry is near empty) so senior citizens and families in need can be taken care of. The food pantry is now monitored during set hours by volunteers. Emergency food during off-hours is available.
Mar.: 29 – 4pm – Lenten Book Study – Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts & Outlaws by Adam – at the Patagonia Community UMC in the church classroom
Mar. 28: 6pm – The Big Lebowski movie is playing at the Tin Shed Theater.
Mar. 29, 30: – Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshops at the Patagonia Creative Art Center. Click here to learn more about upcoming event dates.
Mar. 30: 9am Southern AZ Quater Horse Association Horse Show– Sonoita Fairgrounds. Click here to learn more about the event.
Mar. 30: 2pm -The Patagonia Public Library hosts speaker A. Thomas Cole. The discussion will be about the Pitchfork Ranch in New Mexico and the book he wrote: Restoring the Pitchfork Ranch, How Healing a Southwest Oasis Holds Promise for Our Endangered Land. http://pitchforkranchnm.com/ Click here to read more about the event.
Apr. 6: 9 – 12pm – Empire Ranch Spring Trail Ride Event. Click here to buy tickets.
Apr. 20: Friends of The Sonoita Creek. Save the Date event flyer click here.
Apr. 10: 11am – Climate Change is Disrupting Everything (But We Can Help Stop It) A Talk with Dr. Terry Root – at Tin Shed Theater
During this discussion, learn more about efforts to slow down the effects of our changing climate, including the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides $339 billion to fight rapid warming. Discover how individuals, cities, counties, and states can leverage various IRA programs to collectively and individually reduce the emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases. Suggested donation: $10-$15. Light refreshments available. RSVP Here: www.borderlandsrestoration.org/events
Live Music and Events
Sonoita Cafe – All Live Music Events are from 5 – 7pm Mar. 29: Tim O’Connor and Oliver Dewey – Tucson Musician Hall of Fame fiddler and multi-instrumentalist.
Sonoita Vineyards Apr. 6: 7 – 8:30pm Comedy Tour at the Winery
SCFPA – Benderly Series Concerts and Events Apr. 7: 3 -4:30 Bin Hu Jing Xia perform.
Community Interest Items
The Community Page from the PRT print edition is now located on our website. Click here to view.
The Patagonia Community Garden is inviting people in the community to join the Patagonia Community Garden in time for Spring planting. Both raised containers and garden plots are available for only $5/month. No previous gardening experience necessary. All ages welcome. Please contact David Fain at radarfain@gmail.com or text 928-380-6570.
BIRD WALKS at Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve on Saturdays, 8:30 – 11:00am. Space is limited – reserve your spot at tinyurl.com/PSCP-Birdwalk, or contact aaron.mrotek@tnc.org for more information.
The Arizona Rangers Sonoita Company meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at the SEFD training room in Sonoita. For more information contact Lt. Phil Burdine (530) 990-4390
Every Wednesday 12 – 3pm at the Patagonia Art Center – Crafting Circle. All welcome, bring your own supplies.
Community Employment Opportunities
Restoration Field Technician -Borderlands – Deadline to Apply: April 5. Click this link to learn more about the position. www.borderlandsrestoration.org/employment
PUHS is hiring for various school sports coaching positions. Click here to learn more about the opportunities.
Patagonia Public School Job Vacancy Announcement for School Year 24-25. Click here to learn more about the positions available.
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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