The PRT Newsletter for the Week of March 1, 2023
Breaking News in Our Community
Weather Storm Advisory in Effect 5pm – Today until 11am Thurs. – 3/2
WHAT…Areas of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
2 to 6 inches between 4000 and 5000 ft, with 6 to 14 inches at
higher elevations. Peaks could see up to 18 inches of additional snow. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. WHERE…Areas of southeast Pinal, Pima, Santa Cruz, Cochise, Graham, and Greenlee counties above 4000 ft. WHEN…From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Thursday. IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Patagonia and Elgin Schools Schedule Delay Due to Weather Forecast for Thurs. Mar. 2
Patagonia Schools – A 2-hour late start tomorrow, March 2nd. Classes will start at 10:30 am, breakfast will be available starting at 10:00 am.
Elgin School – A 2-hour late start tomorrow, March 2nd. Classes will start at 9:55am, limited breakfast will be available from 9:30-9:50am. Buses will run regular routes 2 hrs later than normal schedule.
Santa Cruz County Animal Care and Control Services Receives Generous Donation
Press Release – Santa Cruz County, Arizona – The Santa Cruz County Animal Care and Control Services (SCCACCS) recently received a generous and unexpected donation from the estate of a community member. Click here to read more about this story.
Remember When???
The PRT has been hard at work placing online hundreds of articles, photographs, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions of the PRT. Take a walk down memory lane with this 2014 article from the PRT archives…
Forever Young
By Penny Shellenbarger
March 6, 2014
Last year I sold everything I had to buy a small, secluded finger canyon for my horses. Patagonia’s Young Riders meet out there most mornings for a new adventure. We might just ride to town for coffee, tying up at the new hitching post, or head out from the barn in any direction into the miles of hills and forests that surround us.
Upcoming Community Events
Remember to check out and add any upcoming events to our NEW community calendar!
Coffee with the Chief – SEFD invites you to come by the station on Saturday, March 4th from 10 – 11:30a.m. for coffee with Chief Meredith. Come learn about SEFD’s new Community Connect program and hear important updates about recently adopted fire codes for the District.
March 5 – 11:45a.m. – The Sunday Community Potluck in Thurber Hall at the Patagonia Community UMC. This popular community event has been missed by many since pre-Covid days. Everyone is welcome! Just bring a smile and dish to share as we begin the year of the church’s Centennial with a Patagonia-style get-together!
Friday March 10, 2023 – Rana A. Murphy, Terrestrial Wildlife Specialist ~Game Management AZGFD; “Rana Murphy, Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Terrestrial Wildlife Specialist responsible for the management of 12 game (or huntable) species of wildlife in Southeastern Arizona, will talk about pronghorn on the Sonoita Plains, with an emphasis on biological features that influence population-level management.”
Items of Interest in Our Community
Do you have an obituary, wedding, or birth announcement that you would like to share with our readers? Please send a detailed email to prteditor@gmail.com to have your announcement published in an upcoming print edition and the PRT website.
Open Friday & Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Find us on Facebook: Patagonia Community UMC Thrift Shop. Donations taken when we’re present – Thursday am, Friday & Saturday 10 – 1:00 pm. Donations by appointment – email the Church at: patagoniaumc@gmail.com
Accompanist WANTED for the Santa Cruz Singers. Paid position. Must be able to sightread music and have advanced piano skills. Please call/text 617-645-4239 or email scfpaexec@gmail.com
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.
Gratitude Drum Circle
Meets at Patagonia Town Park by the gazebo Tuesdays 4-6pm, no experience necessary. Call 520-490-4991 for more info.
Community School Information
Elgin School Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-24 school year will be held on Tuesday, March 28th starting at 8:00 AM. See flyer for more information and the agenda for the morning. Any questions can be directed to Ms. Paul at mpaul@elgink12.com or 520-455-5514, ext. 300
AZ Community Foundation Scholarship Application
The Arizona Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal is now accepting applications at azfoundation.org/scholarships. Scholarships are available to students in Patagonia and surrounding communities attending postsecondary schools during the 2023-24 academic year. Scholarships are available for high school seniors, current college students, graduate students, or adult re-entry students attending accredited two-year and four-year colleges and universities, as well as career and technical schools anywhere in the United States. Each award has its own deadline, with some closing as early as March 1 or as late as May. Students are encouraged to apply early to maximize their opportunities. Visit azfoundation.org/scholarships to access scholarship awards and learn more about scholarships available through ACF.
Los Charros Foundation Scholarship Application
We welcome scholarship applications from all students no matter their grade point average or the high school they attend. We focus on recipients that are in financial need, but we also support students from all demographics. We have received scholarship applications from youth with varying backgrounds. We also award scholarships to students already enrolled in college or trade/vocational programs. To apply, click on the following link: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/LosCharrosFoundation
Stradling Foundation Scholarship Applications
The Anne C. Stradling Equine Foundation is offering scholarships for students graduating in the Class of 2023 who attend public or parochial high school, trade school, or are home schooled in Santa Cruz County. County residents who attend high school in neighboring Pima or Cochise County are also eligible to apply. The awards are based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and extra curricular activities. Enrollment in an agricultural or related course of study is encouraged but not required. Interested high school seniors may apply online at: https://tinyurl.com/Stradlingscholarship2023 before April 17, 2023.
SCC Cowbelles Scholarship Applications
Two – $1000.00 scholarships/available for eligible graduating seniors from Santa Cruz County. Applications are due April 15, 2023.
Contact: vensel4755@gmail.com for more information and applications.
PRT Community Calendar
The Patagonia Regional Times is pleased to offer our new Calendar of Community Events on our website. See online form here. Your text, photos and fliers all can be posted on the calendar. Click here to read our guidelines.
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