The PRT Newsletter for the Week of April 24, 2024
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News
Dr. Terry Root Delivers Hard-Hitting Talk on Climate Change
At an April 10 Tin Shed community education event sponsored by Borderlands Restoration Network, Nobel Prize recipient Dr. Terry Root outlined the future effects of climate change—and what we can do about it, now. Click here to read more.
Patagonia Pool Update
Regular pool season begins May 28, but the pool, now equipped with a functioning heater, will be open ahead of that depending on staff availability. Click here to read more on the state of the pool and how you can help keep it open to the community.
Attorney General to Hear Concerns Regarding Hermosa Project at April 30 Patagonia Town Hall Meeting
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes will attend a Patagonia Town Hall event at Patagonia Union High School this coming Tuesday, April 30. The event starts at 5:30pm and will conclude at 7pm. Mayes plans to hear about community concerns regarding South32’s Hermosa project. The meeting will be open to the public. Those who wish to attend may share their information by clicking here. To learn about additional upcoming meetings, click here.
Celebrating Philanthropy in Patagonia
Click here to see the official candidate list for Santa Cruz County. Liz Gutfahr has resigned as county Treasurer and is no longer running.
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 2016…
When Patagonia Was a Mecca for Wagon Restoration — Part 2: Craftsmen at Work (and Play)
By Bob Brandt
June 3, 2016
In this chapter: Wagon restorationist Doug Thaemert strikes out on his own, building a skilled team of local talents to meet the growing national demand for their work. Plus: beer, pranks and ‘Dougerizing.’
School Info
Elgin PTC Wine Club Fundraiser Event. Click here to see the event flyer.
April 26 and 27: 8am – 3pm. Patagonia Montesorri School Yard Sale
Elgin School Kindergarten Registration Info for 2024- 25. Click here to learn more.
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.
Submitting Events to the PRT
The PRT is committed to sharing details and information about upcoming community events with our readers at no cost in our weekly e-newsletter. Due to the large number of submissions, the PRT will no longer be able to post each and every poster in our newsletter. We will share a link to your event page or poster, or a brief description of each event. Each week we will post one or two event flyers. Please share your events via email at least one week before the event date. Poster submissions require a JPEG format along with a brief typed description about the event in your email to Nisa Talavera, Assistant Editor at prtasted@gmail.com. All submissions for the Wednesday e-newsletter must be submitted by Monday, 5pm.
Upcoming Events
Apr. 27: 9am – SAQHA Horse Show at the Sonoita Fairgrounds. Click here to learn more about the event.
TRIVIA NIGHT POSTPONED!
May 2: 6pm – MINE THINK – Presentation and dialogue about the consequences of mining in SCC. Click here to see 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
Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Annual Steak Fry 2024
Celebrating our 100th Year of Service to our Community
The 47th Annual PVFR Steak Fry will be held at the town park on Sat., June 29, 4:30pm. The meal will be a steak off our famous custom built grill, beans, coleslaw, salsa, tortilla and drink for $25.00 – Kids meal ( under 15- $15.00 ) will substitute a hamburger for the steak. There will be a live auction, a raffle, and dancing to live music by Nightlife. Raffle tickets can be purchased from PVFR members in advance or at the event- $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Interested in donating an item for the auction or raffle, contact –
Jaun 520-604-7861 – Zay 520-604-0200 – Diane 520-394-2936
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 (520) 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.
We are a mustang and a mule who need your help! Approximately 1 hr a day to feed, pick up manure and water. Fri. – Sat. – Sun. $20 a day. Sonoita. 520-975-9920
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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