April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week. In our area, much of what we take for granted runs on or is significantly operated by volunteers. Here’s a directory of local organizations that you can get involved in.
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Sonoita-Elgin Merchants Chamber of Commerce gets a fresh start
Pieces are falling into place to create a win-win for community members and merchants.
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Coming off a successful fundraiser, Patagonia pool reopens
The Patagonia pool will offer lap swimming and water aerobics three times a week starting April 13.
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The long awaited tick study update
In 2021 the communities of Elgin, Sonoita and Patagonia began collecting ticks, gifted them to me, and they were shipped to the CDC to test for the bacteria that causes a form of spotted fever. Here’s an update on the CDC’s findings thus far.
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Good Neighbor Award Winner: Patra Kelly
An “unsung heroine” of Patagonia finally gets her flowers.
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Good Neighbor Award Winner: Cassie Baker
Our community has benefited from Cassie’s time, expertise and countless acts of kindness since she and her family moved to Sonoita five years ago.
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The fishes and loaves story at the Community Church Thrift ShopÂ
The Thrift Shop at Patagonia Community United Methodist Church continues to share its revenue by providing grants to 17 local nonprofit organizations and programs. “It’s a circle of generosity,” says one volunteer.
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Building compassion is focus of new program for middle schoolers
The Empathy Project, a multiyear collaboration involving three local nonprofits, aims to help local youngsters understand and develop more empathy.
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Cemetery Trail gets narrated audio walking tour
Thanks to longtime naturalist Kathy Pasierb, people enjoying the popular Patagonia Cemetery Trail can now learn about the area’s human and natural history, and the flora and fauna that live there, as they follow the trail.
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Pilar Martinez takes the reins at the PRT
Meet the Patagonia Regional Times’ new managing editor.