The PRT Newsletter for the Week of April 10, 2024
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News
News from the Nest at the Paton Center
By Tom Brown – Site Manager – Paton Center for Hummingbirds The trees are leaving out, flowers are blooming, and our summer birds are migrating back into the Patagonia area. Here at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds, these new migrants are bringing a riot of color, with the Wilson’s Warblers, Yellow-rumped Warblers, and Lazuli Buntings just to name a few. It won’t be long until we see Blue Grosbeaks, Yellow-billed Cuckoos, Western Tanagers, and Vermilion Flycatchers to help continue adding vibrance to the yard. Click here to read more.
Rabies Incidents a Reminder to keep Pets Vaccinated
Press Release The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) reminds the public to protect themselves and their pets by keeping a safe distance from wildlife, especially animals that may be behaving abnormally, such as those that appear overly aggressive and/or lacking a fear of humans. The reminder comes after a gray fox, suspected of being rabid, bit three people in two separate attacks earlier this month. Click here to read more.
Remember When??
The PRT has been hard at work placing over 2,700 articles, columns, photos, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions on our website. Take a walk down memory lane with this article from April, 2016…
When Patagonia Was a Mecca for Wagon Restoration, Part 1: The Museum Connection
By Bob Brandt
April 1, 2016
The wagon building and restoration industry that flourished in this modest town in the latter half of the 20th century was perhaps the premier facility of its type in the world.
Here’s a look at how it started.
School Info
May Teacher of Excellence Awards Please submit student video nominations for the Teacher Excellence Award. Students, in groups or individually, and families can recognize their teachers by recording a brief video explaining what makes your teacher (PreK – 12) so special. Submissions are due April 15. Awards consist of cash prizes, gift cards, flowers, and more plus a surprise visit to their classroom to present the award. Parents, administrators, and other adults may help students. Teacher Excellence Award – Student Video Nomination Form (jotform.com)
The Elgin Community Club offers two $1000 scholarships for 2024 graduating seniors living in the Sonoita, Elgin and Patagonia area. Students attending Patagonia HS can pick up an application from Mr. Michael Young. Students attending other high schools can contact Ginny Cosbey at 520-820-6155 or email at gcosbey@yahoo.com for an application form or any questions. Applicants eligible need to plan to attend a university, community college or trade school. Applications due April 12, 24. Completed applications should be mailed to: Ginny Cosbey PO Box 1245 Sonoita, AZ 85637
Santa Cruz County COWBELLES Scholarship – Program is now open for the 2024-25 school year. Scholarship provides funding to deserving, recent high school graduating seniors. The number of recipients and amounts of scholarships awarded varies, depending on available funds and number of applicants. Students must carry 12 credit hours per semester and maintain a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. An emphasis will be given to students pursuing studies in courses and careers directly or indirectly related to the cattle industry, however, not required. Must be a resident of Santa Cruz County. You can obtain an application from your school or click here. Deadline is April 15.
Elgin PTC Wine Club Fundraiser Event. Click here to see the event flyer.
Kindergarten Registration Info for 2024- 25. Click here to learn more.
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Upcoming Events
Apr. 12: 5pm – Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of the National Audubon Society – Research Ranch Rd, Patagonia. Learn about mountain lion “language” during a presentation by Mark Hart, Arizona Game and Fish Public Information Officer. This presentation examines mountain lion behavior and movement in a way that makes their “language” more understandable. Potluck dinner will begin at about 5:30. The presentation will immediately follow the meal. Come and invite a friend and bring a dish to share. Also, any food items to donate to the Santa Cruz Food Bank. This presentation is part of our annual series, Living Gently on the Land. RSVP is required to Suzanne Wilcox at suzanne.wilcox@audubon.org
Apr. 13: 7am – 1pm – Friends of Sonoita Creek is hosting a citizen science training for assessing the overall health of Sonoita Creek. Meet at the pavilion at the Patagonia Sonoita Creek Nature Conservancy. A continental breakfast will be provided.
Apr. 13: 8:30 – 10:30am – April Supplemental Food Bag, at the Food Bank, 772 Harshaw Ave, Patagonia. This month includes eggs, tortillas, milk, hot dogs in addition to the usual non-perishable food.
Apr. 14: – 8am – Friends of the Sonoita Creek is conducting the assessment of Sonoita Creek and the adjacent riparian area of Sonoita Creek upstream from Lake Patagonia. Meet at the birding kiosk at the start of the birding trail. The assessment will take most of the day. The procedure used to assess the creek is called Rapid Stream Riparian Assessment and is structured for the layperson. Contact John Hughes at birdwatcher.hughes@gmail.com or Kathy at kpasierb1@gmail.com
Apr. 20: Friends of The Sonoita Creek. Save the Date event flyer click here.
Apr. 21: 3 – 4:30pm SCFPA – Benderly Series Concerts and Events – 344 Naugle Ave. Patagonia Solistas de Sonora – A Benderly Concert Event
Apr. 26 – 27: 8am – 2pm Vine Church Rummage Sale. Click here to see event flyer.
Apr. 27: 9am – SAQHA Horse Show at the Sonoita Fairgrounds. Click here to learn more about the event.
May 3: 5:30 – 8:30pm – CHOP Cynco De Mayo Home Repair Fundraiser Event. Click here to view event flyer.
May 4: 2 – 5pm Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center 10th Anniversary Party! Save the date.
May 4 – 5 and May 11 – 12: – 11am-6pm Lifeguard Training at the Patagonia Pool
Ages 14 and up – Deadline to register is April 18
Pre-registration is required, as is pre-course work. To register, email Mia Arochi marochi@psd0620.org and put LIFEGUARD TRAINING in the subject line. She will send the information to the instructor – pay attention to your email to get the information for your pre-course work. Cost: $175 will be reimbursed upon successful completion of the course if you will be covering the Patagonia Pool. Successful course completion is required for both paid and volunteer lifeguards. Make sure to get a receipt and a certificate. Upon registering for the class, a volunteer approval form from the school or a classified application will need to be filled out, all necessary for reimbursement.
May 4: 12pm – 5pm May Day PARA event in the Patagonia Town Park. Click here to view the event poster.
May 11: 5 – 9pm – Jaguar Rising – Art, Music and Spoken Word Event at the Wittner Museum. Click here to view the event poster.
Other Items of Interest
Volunteer with Tucson Audubon We still have an urgent need for Paton Center Birding Ambassadors in April! Volunteers will ensure feeders and water stations are maintained for the birds and will be the face of Tucson Audubon to all of our guests at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds. It won’t be long now that the Black-headed Grosbeaks are back! See details and sign up here to become a volunteer
The Patagonia Community Garden is inviting people in the community to join the Patagonia Community Garden in time for Spring planting. Both raised containers and garden plots are available for only $5/month. No previous gardening experience necessary. All ages welcome. Please contact David Fain at radarfain@gmail.com or text 928-380-6570.
BIRD WALKS at Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve on Saturdays, 8:30 – 11am. Space is limited – reserve your spot at tinyurl.com/PSCP-Birdwalk, or contact aaron.mrotek@tnc.org for more information.
The Arizona Rangers Sonoita Company meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at the SEFD training room in Sonoita. For more information contact Lt. Phil Burdine (530) 990-4390
Every Wednesday 12 – 3pm at the Patagonia Art Center – Crafting Circle. All welcome, bring your own supplies.
Employment Opportunities
PUHS is hiring for various school sports coaching positions. Click here to learn more about the opportunities.
Patagonia Public School Job Vacancy Announcement for School Year 24-25. Click here to learn more about the positions available.
Farmers Market Schedule
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. Click here for more info.
Nogales “Little” Mercado – Fridays 4-7pm 163 Morley Ave, Nogales. Click here for more info.
Local Church Events and Schedules
St. Therese Parish in Patagonia
Patagonia United Methodist Church
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