The PRT Newsletter for the Week of Feb. 19, 2025
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News
Reminder: Jackie Covey Retirement Party This Saturday
A retirement party for beloved Patagonia Post Office worker Jackie Covey is being held this Saturday, Feb. 22 at 1pm in Cady Hall (346 Duquesne Ave., Patagonia). The party is open to the public.
For more on Jackie and her imminent retirement, click here to read Bob Brandt’s article from the February issue of the PRT.
Sonoita-Elgin Fire District to Host Fire Safety Workshop This Monday, Feb. 24
Making Music With the Instrument Maker
Above: Zach Farley (left) performs to a crowd at the Tin Shed Theater in Patagonia at a Feb. 14 concert event sponsored by the Border Community Alliance. Farley displayed and played his handmade collection of found object instruments, accompanied by his 7-year-old co-star and student, Quentin Garcia.
Valentine’s Day Benefit Raises $3,500 for Affordable Housing in Patagonia
By Carrie White
Pianist Christina Wilhelm and tenor Edgar Ricaud performed at the Benderly-Kendall Opera House for a Valentine’s Day fundraiser benefiting Community Housing of Patagonia (CHOP). About 40 people attended the event, which included appetizers and champagne, followed by brunch and a performance of the love songs of Francesco Paulo Tosti.
The benefit raised $3,500 for CHOP’s Gopher Field Affordable Home Project, which, when completed, will include six single-family homes north of St. Therese of Lisieux Roman Catholic Church in Patagonia.
CHOP’s next fundraiser will be on May 2 and benefit CHOP’s Home Repair Program.
School News and Youth Events
Lobos Prepare for Baseball Season With New Coach
By Dave Lumia
The Patagonia Lobos baseball team is a little more than a week into its preseason practice and less than a week away from its season opener.
The Lobos host San Miguel on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 3:45 p.m. Ryan Shore is in his first season as head coach after assisting Ricardo Padilla a year ago.
Shore has 12 players out for the team and is looking to improve upon last season’s 1-15 record.
The Lobos return most of their lineup from last season, including infielders Johnny Fields, Noah Gallardo, Kannon Shore and Josh Woods and outfielders Miguel Albarran, Lenin Albarran, Nick Young and Joel Albert. D.J. Castro returns to the team after missing last season with a knee injury.
Click here for the Patagonia High baseball schedule.
Upcoming Events
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Local Items of Interest
Bowman-Stradling History Center’s Winter 2025 Newsletter
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous:
- Sonoita Bible Church – Tuesdays at 7pm, 3174 N. Doors open at 6:30. Highway 83, Sonoita. Zoom option: 601-758-3907.
- Patagonia Methodist Community Church – Thursdays at 6:30pm. 387 McKeown Ave., Patagonia. Contact Dave at 207-249-8302.
Overeaters Anonymous: to find a meeting go to oasouthernaz.org. Contact Adrienne H. for more info 520-404-3490.
The Patagonia Senior Center has 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.
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Employment Opportunities
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Family Health Care Amigos/Purple Elephant, a certified charity, seeks a dependable part-time furniture mover for approximately ten hours a month at $20 per hour. Please call 520.256.7213 to set up an interview.
Santa Rita Abbey has a new part time job opening in its altar bread bakery. Position is Monday through Friday mornings assisting with the manufacturing of Communion Hosts. Contact Sister Pam for further details. 520-455-0481 (no text messaging) or cistercianab@gmail.com.
Farmers Markets
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.
Nogales “Little” Mercado – Fridays 4-7pm 163 Morley Ave, Nogales.
Church Events and Schedules
St. Therese Parish in Patagonia
Patagonia United Methodist Church
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