Our community has more than its share of people who contribute their time to activities that benefit special needs, or enrich us all. This year, PRT would like to recognize these two community members who distinguish themselves as ‘movers and shakers’, people who not only devote their personal time to the needs of their community, […]
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Errors & Omissions – Jan. 2016
In the December issue of PRT, an article about the Food Bank’s free turkey giveaway stated that the program was sponsored by St. Therese Catholic Church. Actually the sponsors were the Catholic parish community of St. Therese Church in Patagonia and Our Lady Of the Angels Mission Church in Sonoita, as well as the Patagonia […]
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PYEC Funded for Empowerment Project
The Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center received a grant from the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona-Unidas to begin a long-term youth empowerment project, beginning January 1, 2016. The Unidas Foundation selected only one nonprofit organization in Southern Arizona to receive funding to focus on women and girls’ healthy relationship education and services. The PYEC Girl’s Project […]
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A Rockin’ New Year’s Eve at Cady Hall
On December 31, a throng of party-goers celebrated new year’s eve at Cady Hall. The room was full of lights and sparkling strands, and a constant stream of dance tunes kept everyone in motion. Mark Nicholson and Stephanie Wolf served as DJs, playing music that got everyone up on the dance floor, and their setup […]
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Arts Alive – June 2015
Face of Patagonia Featured in Jan McDonald Exhibit Coming in July “Pat” Jan McDonald is a Tucson artist who has spent a lot of time in Patagonia. She has ridden in the Fourth of July parade, in connection with the Patagonia Library, for the past 15 years with her sons and nieces, and she did […]
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Drama Club Spins Charlotte’s Web
Madeline McGuire as Fern The production of Charlotte’s Web involved youngsters from many educational sources – public schools to home schools. Directed by Anita Clovesko-Wharton and Laura Wenzel, the play is the story of friendship and sacrifice. Charlotte, the spider, gave an exemplary performance. The play’s cast members
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KPUP’s Annual Luau – 2015
By the time May’s warmer weather comes around, everyone is ready for an outdoor party, and the KPUP Annual Fundraiser Luau always enjoys a good attendance. This year’s event on May 9 was no exception. About 100 people, decked out in tropical shirts and flowers, attended the festivities, which were held at Patagonia Plaza. Inside […]
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25 Years of High Spirits
Odell Borg in his work shop. One of Patagonia’s most successful businesses, High Spirits Flutes, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Originally based in California, the business moved to Patagonia in 1996. Owner Odell Borg says that “the climate, the grasslands, the mesquite groves, the wildlife, and the community” that drew him here have […]
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Here They Are…PUHS Class of 2015!
The unique sound of a steel band playing “Pomp and Circumstance” heralded the beginning of the PUHS graduation ceremony on Friday evening, May 22, at the school gymnasium. Family, friends, and well wishers filled the seats, and as the senior class made their entrance, their faces radiated with excitement and pride. The eight boys and […]
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Community News Items – June 2015
Patagonia Youth Center Celebrates One Year Anniversary The Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center celebrated its first anniversary with a big open house. There are lots of signs around this indoor and outdoor space, but this one in the garden area stood out for its size, color, and message. Conference on Aging SEAGO Area Agency on Aging […]