The PRT Newsletter for the Week of Sept. 27, 2023
In the Community
Community News
Carl Bowden – Celebrations of Life
Carl’s life will be lovingly celebrated in two services (for the convenience of family and friends), on Saturday, October 28. The first will be a music-filled service at Patagonia Community Church, starting at noon. The second will be celebrated at Sonoita Bible Church, starting at 1:30pm. To honor Carl’s sweet tooth, a dessert reception will follow each service to include homemade cookies, lemonade, and iced tea. You are also welcome to bring and share your own special dessert. The Sonoita reception invites banjo, guitar, and fiddle players to join in some impromptu pickin’ and grinnin’ to wrap up the day in his memory. You are welcome to join the celebration of his life at either or both locations. Private interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, your donation to the Bowdon Memorial Scholarship Fund at Los Charros Foundation, PO Box 32816, Tucson, AZ 85751 would be appreciated. The scholarship fund was initially started in memory of Carl’s son Brent.
Barksdale Resources Corp. Continues Drilling at Sunnyside Copper and Zinc Project
Press Release Barksdale Resources Corp. is pleased to announce that it has commenced drilling at its Sunnyside copper-lead-zinc-silver exploration project in Arizona, with the first hole currently at approximately 765 meters depth. Additionally, the Company is happy to report that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Plaintiff’s motion for an injunction during the appeal process. Click here to read the detailed press release.
The Mountain Empire Rotary Club is Turning 60
The Mountain Empire Rotary Club (MER) is celebrating six decades of service this month, marking the occasion with a special progressive dinner through Patagonia, the town where it first received its charter in 1963. “Reaching this milestone is certainly cause for celebration,” said MER President, Keith Barth. “We are excited to commemorate 60 years of service while supporting several small businesses in Patagonia, and we welcome the community to join us.” Click here to read more about the club and the celebration dinner.
Jaguar Photographed in Huachuca Mountains
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz.— A wild jaguar has been photographed by federally run trail cameras in southern Arizona’s Huachuca Mountains at least twice this year. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service database that tracks jaguar detections lists two photos in March and May 2023. Click here to read the entire press release.
Click here for our updated list of all the locations across eastern Santa Cruz County where you can find a free copy of the latest issue of the PRT print edition. The PRT is published on the first Friday of every month (except July and September) and is available at these distribution points while supplies last.
Remember When???
The PRT has been hard at work placing online over 2,400 articles, photographs, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions. Take a walk down memory lane with this 2018 article…
Glimpses Into Our Past: Food Rationing During Wartime
By Alison Bunting
March 2, 2018
By 1918 the U.S. allies in World War I were experiencing severe food shortages. Americans were encouraged to cut back on their use of meat, wheat, fat, and sugar so that these food resources could be sent to our troops and civilian populations in Europe. Local newspapers featured stories with recipes and advice for coping with the restrictions and the rationing. The deprivation even inspired poetry…
Submitting Community Events to the PRT
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Upcoming Community Events
Oct. 1: 10 – 2pm 5th Annual Downs Syndrome Walk. In Nogales at the Ron Turley Park. Click here to read event flyer.
Oct. 11: 9am – 2pm SCC Job Fair and Community Expo. Click here to see event flyer.
Oct. 14 – 15: 11am PVFD Burger Burn Event! Click here to read more about the event.
Oct. 11: 5:30pm PARA is hosting a meeting at the Tin Shed Theater in Patagonia to discuss updates on mining activity in the Patagonia Mountains.
Oct. 14: 10am – 2pm – Borderlands Native Seed Collection. Click here to read event poster.
Oct. 28: 9am – 3pm PYEC Annual Youth Conference at The Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center in Patagonia. Free to youth, ages 10-20. Click here to see the event.
Live Music and Events
The Patagonia Lumber Co. Sept. 29: 5 – 8pm Open Mic Night! Sign up at 4pm, music at 5pm.
Sept. 30: 8:30am First annual spirit world 100 course recon ride. Meet at 8:30am. Ride departs at 9am sharp.
Sept. 30: 6 – 8pm Music by Javelina Blu
Live at the Sage Stage –Autumn Sage Vineyards Sept. 30: 1 – 4pm Music by Corey Spector Oct. 7: 1 – 4pm Music by Johnny and Jack Ranch Band Oct. 14: 1-4pm Music by Andy Hersey Oct. 21: 1 – 4pm Muusic by Caiden Brewer
Sonoita Vineyards Sept. 30: 1 – 4 Music by Nicki Park
The Cafe In Sonoita All of the dates below are from 5 – 7pm Sept. 28: – Music by Branden Sanchez Sept. 30: – Music by The James Murphy Band (featuring Rana Murphy)
Tia Nita’s Cantina Sept. 29: 8pm Music by Brea Burns and the Boleros
Sonoita Hills Church Oct. 8: 3pm Dr. Sam Rotman Classical Pianist – Afternoon Concert – Open to the Public. Click here to see event poster.
Twisted Union Winery Sept. 30: 1 – 4pm Music by Jay Faircloth Oct. 14: 1 – 4pm Music by Porch Rockers
Empire Ranch Nov. 4 – 5: Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival, Sonoita. Click here to view event poster.
Local Library Events
The Sonoita Library is closed for renovations. The re-open date will be announced sometime in the beginning of 2024.
For Monthly Events at the Patagonia Library, click here
Local Church Events and Schedules
St. Therese Parish in Patagonia
Patagonia United Methodist Church
Community School Information
Patagonia Public Schools are conducting a survey regarding moving to a 4-day school week. Click here to fill out the survey.
Click here to see the online store of Patagonia LOBO merchandise. A portion of all sales go to support student athletes.
Homework Tutors Wanted – Click here to read more about this paid job opportunity for HS seniors.
Childfind Screenings available. Click here to view the event poster.
Community Interest Items
The PRAC has reopened. New schedule is open M, W, F 9-10:30am for lap swimming and 10:45-11:45am for water aerobics. The PRAC is looking for community assistance to join with two different committees designed to help with fundraising and onsite pool operations. Please Contact Jan Herron, 520-275-6439, janh3876@gmail or Erin Botz at botzfam@yahoo.com for more info and to sign up.
8:00a.m. – Every Sunday Community Family Bike Ride. Meet in front of the Patagonia Lumberyard.
Mariposa Youth Community Center is offering virtual and in-person options for help with mental health. Psychiatry and therapy for adults and children 6 and up is available. Click here to view the event poster.
Join the Santa Cruz County Democrats for enlightening talks every 3rd Friday of each month 12 – 1pm Full details and the Nogales location will be provided with your RSVP to: mobilize.us/santacruzazdems
A donation of $20.24 covers the talk and a lunch provided by the Santa Cruz Training Program. THIS EVENT IS FREE TO SUSTAINING MONTHLY DONORS TO THE SANTA CRUZ DEMOCRATIC PARTY Join Cochise and Santa Cruz County Democrats from 3 – 5 pm the 4th Thursday of each month at Dos Cabezas for wine and pizza and guest speakers.
Community Employment Opportunities
SEFD is hiring a Captain/PM. Click here to see more details about the position.
Elgin School is hiring for a Custodial position and a Speech Pathologist position.
SCFPA Presents “Zoom Bachs”- Body Moves to Classics – designed to experience and enjoy classical music with movement. Sessions are offered in the courtyard at the center on Thursdays – 8:30a.m. Contact for questions – scfpa@scfpapresents.org Click here to view event poster.
Community Farmers Market Schedule
Patagonia Farmers and Crafts Market -Thursdays 9am-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.
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