The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 26, 2024
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Preparing for the 4th of July Parade
4th of July Celebration Parade – 11:00am starting (staging for floats starts at 10am) at the Patagonia Schools and proceeding West on SR82 to Fourth Avenue, turning left onto fourth and then turning left onto McKeown Ave. continuing down to Taylor Avenue where it will then return to the Patagonia Schools. The Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue will have its annual fireworks display at the HS soccer field. Donations for Fireworks can be mailed to: TOWN OF PATAGONIA PO Box 767, Patagonia, AZ 85624. If you wish to participate in the parade, bring a float, bike, horse, truck, old car, or walk in the parade. The Town of Patagonia is enforcing “NO WATER BALLOONS, etc.” to be thrown or sprayed on the parade participants.
PRT to Present Sheriff Candidates’ Forum in Patagonia This Saturday
The PRT is hosting a Santa Cruz County Sheriff Candidates Forum this Saturday, June 29, from 2 – 4:30pm at the Tin Shed Theater in Patagonia.
Six candidates are confirmed to participate, including the incumbent, Sheriff David Hathaway (Dem), and five challengers: Jose “Joe” Agosttini (Dem), Travis Arnold (I), Rafael “Rafita” Corrales (Dem), Andrew Ibarra (Dem) and Mario “Toro” Morales (Dem). The event will be moderated by State Superior Court Judge Thomas Fink.
Doors open at 1:30pm, and seating is limited. The forum will be streamed live on Facebook. Click here for all the details.
Sky Island Alliance’s ‘FotaFauna’ May 2024 Highlights
Voters to Elect County Treasurer From Field of Write-in Candidates
The withdrawal of ex-Santa Cruz County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr as a candidate in the Nov. 5 election means that no candidate’s name will appear on July 30 primary ballots—and only certain ‘write-in’ names will actually be counted. Click here to read how we got here, and what happens next.
Brenda Ann Braswell 1945 – 2024
A memorial service will be held at the Elgin Community Club, 475 Elgin Road, Elgin, Arizona, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 11:00 am. Lunch will follow the service, and while contributions of desserts are appreciated, they are not necessary. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sonoita-Elgin Fire Department, 3173 AZ-83, Sonoita, AZ 85637. The arrangements are being handled by Desert Rose Heather Cremation and Burial in Tucson, Arizona. Brenda’s warmth, generosity, and loving spirit will be deeply missed and forever cherished in the hearts of those she touched. Click here to read the full obituary for Brenda Ann Braswell.
Remember When??
Over the last two years, we’ve posted over 2,800 articles from past years’ print editions on the PRT website, with more to come. Take a walk down memory lane with this article from 2020…
Local Bit Maker Carrying on Western Tradition
By Pat McNamara
June 5, 2020
Elgin welcomed yet another fine craftsman to the area when New Mexico native Kim Parkey and his wife Karen built their house and settled here in 2019. Parkey, a bit and spur maker for over 30 years, is a horseman, a roper and a metal worker whose custom bits are sought after by world famous horse trainers and competitors for their fine quality and craftsmanship.
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Upcoming Events
Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Annual Steak Fry 2024
Celebrating 100th year of service to our community, the 47th Annual PVFR Steak Fry will be held at the town park on Sat., June 29, 4:30pm. The meal will be a steak off our famous custom-built grill, beans, coleslaw, salsa, tortilla and drink for $25.00 – Kids meals (under 15 $15) will substitute a hamburger for the steak. There will be a live auction, a raffle, and dancing to live music by Nightlife. Raffle tickets can be purchased from PVFR members in advance or at the event- $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Interested in donating an item? Contact – Juan 520-604-7861 – Zay 520-604-0200 – Diane 520-394-2936
June 30: 7 – 8pm Movies and Music Event #4 Music: Mariachi Plata. Tickets are $20. Click here to purchase
Other Items of Interest
The Patagonia Senior Center recently received a grant from Delta Dental of Phoenix to help seniors with dental expenses. Vouchers are provided for up to $350 to participating dentists. If interested, please call the senior center at (520) 394-2494.
The Museum has joined the Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle fundraiser. The grand prize is a 2024 Jeep Wrangler.100% of proceeds sold by the Patagonia Museum will benefit the museum. Please contact a board member of the museum to buy your chance(s) to win. Click here to learn more about the grand prize. To learn more about the additional prizes that are available, click here. Museum Members, save the date – Oct. 19, from 4 – 8 pm for a complimentary meal, refreshments and entertainment at the museum facility. If you are not a member, please, consider joining our museum.
Raffle for the Elgin Cemetery Refurbishment Project. Click here to learn more.
The Patagonia Community Garden is recruiting new gardeners! Come grow organic veggies, flowers, meet your neighbors and enjoy a peaceful connection with the earth. If you’re not ready to grow a garden, come and volunteer a helping hand. For more info contact David Fain at radarfain@gmail.com or text 928-380-6570, or text Mary at 520-510-2851
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 (520) 990-4390
Employment Opportunities
Patagonia Public School Job Vacancy Announcement for School Year 24-25. Click here to learn more about the positions available.
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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