The PRT Newsletter for the Week of April 26, 2023
Breaking News in Our Community
A Note From The Patagonia Museum
The Patagonia Community Cemetery Project is a collaboration between the Patagonia Museum and Doug Gann, a 3D Digital Archaeologist, to utilize a process of three dimensional (3D) digital modeling, digital photography, and oral histories to create an interactive resource of the Patagonia Cemetery and those interred there that can be shared via the Internet and the Patagonia Museum. The primary guiding principle for this effort can be summed up in the word “respect.” Respect for the persons interred, respect for the lives these people have led, and respect for the descendants alive today. This effort will not entail any financial liability to the Town of Patagonia and will include a drone survey by Doug Gann over the Patagonia Cemetery with markers embedded in the soil to create coordinates for accuracy and orientation. The Patagonia Museum will coordinate the oral history portion of the project. This effort has been made possible by generous support from Prestamos CDFI and the SCC Forgivable Loan Program. The Patagonia Museum is seeking volunteers to help with this project. If you are interested contact German at 520-343-5641 patagoniamuseumpresident@gmail.com
SCC Economic Development Survey
Santa Cruz County has kicked off the strategic planning process for its Three-Year Economic Development Strategy. As part of this exercise, we have prepared a survey in both English and Spanish to gather feedback about the business and community environment in Santa Cruz County. Here are the links for both surveys: * English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NW7H6FR
* Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NWLWHYX The survey closes May 12, 2023.
Remember When???
The PRT has been hard at work placing online over 2,000 articles, photographs, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions of the PRT. Take a walk down memory lane with this 2016 article…
One Night in the Canyons April 1, 2016 Phil Caputo remembers Jim Harrison.
Request for Support: Patagonia/Sonoita Train Track Trail (TTT)
Proposed Trail Expansion From Casa Blanca Canyon to Sonoita. Connecting People and Community to Nature Through Trails. Click here to read more and learn how to give your support.
May is National Water Safety Month
Let’s take time to review water safety rules as we enter our warm weather season when people will be hitting the pool and the lake. According to the American Red Cross, drowning is one of the leading causes of death in children. “It only takes a moment. A child or weak swimmer can drown in the time it takes to reply to a text, check a fishing line or apply sunscreen. Death and injury from drownings happen every day in home pools and hot tubs, at the beach or in oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams, bathtubs, and even buckets.” The Red Cross also recommends the following layers of protection around water: * Even if lifeguards are present, you (or another responsible adult) should stay with your children. * Be a “water watcher” – provide close and constant attention to children you are supervising – avoid distractions including cell phones. * Teach children to always ask permission to go near water. * Children, inexperienced swimmers, and all boaters should wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets. Avoid bathing suits for young children in the color blue. * Fence pools and spas with adequate barriers * Always swim with a buddy (even if you are a strong swimmer). * Don’t use alcohol or drugs * Ensure that the whole family learns how to swim. For more information, check out the free, online class offered by the Red Cross,
“Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers”.
Community Homes of Patagonia (CHOP) Celebrates Fair Housing Month
By Elvia Gallaher
Community Homes of Patagonia (CHOP), your local grassroots nonprofit, invites you to celebrate Fair Housing Month with us in April. Join CHOP in a culminating community potluck celebration on Thursday, April 27, at Gopher Field starting at 5:30 pm. The informal event will consist of games, food, and an informational chat. Gopher Field, our Community Land Trust property, is located in front of the senior housing complex and next to the Catholic church on 3rd Ave. Bring your blankets, chairs, a goodie to share with your neighbors, and your good spirits. A brief history on Fair Housing Month: The Fair Housing Act was signed in 1968 by President Johnson, after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Act forbids discrimination in the rental, sale, and financing of houses based on color, race, and gender. The Patagonia Town Council voted that April is Fair Housing Month in our community. We acknowledge and support the idea that we should be free of any form of discrimination in buying a house and that we welcome people of diverse backgrounds as our neighbors.
We invite you to come to share a meal on the property that is the future home of six affordable housing units. For questions, call Tod C. Bowden, CHOP Board President at (520) 394-9051.
Upcoming Community Events
Starting in May, the PRT will be sharing a new format for upcoming community events here, in our Wednesday E-Newsletter. We will no longer be using our website Community Calendar for event sharing. Please continue to send your events with date, time, and pertinent information to prtasted@gmail.com
Community Interest Items
Fundraising Concert for the Pool April 29 at 2pm, there will be a benefit concert for the pool at the Gazebo in the park in Patagonia with The Patagonia Minstrels, a unique ensemble of talented local musicians who perform on the melodica and other portable instruments, playing. Suggested Donation is $15. The pool will open May 30
2023 Pool Schedule
May 30 – Aug. 2nd
Monday through Saturday 8:30 – 9:45 Lap Swim
10:00 – 11:30 Water Aerobics
11:30 – 1:00 Summer School Program (06/05-06/29)
Swim lessons (07/05- 07/28)
1:00 – 5:00 Open Swim
5:00 – 6:30 Open Swim/Lap Swim
Online Auction to Support Mountain Empire Rotary local scholarships and other projects. Bidding ends this Saturday, April 29, at 8pm. As part of this fundraising effort, there is an online auction open to all. Items include an instant wine cellar, wine refrigerator, B&B stays, lighted flagpole, cat earrings, more. Click on https://mebrc.betterworld.org/auctions/2023-rotary-swing-into-spring-chIf you’re interested in playing, go to https://rotaryswingintospring.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
The Scholastic Book Fair at Elgin School will be open to the public during our Community Showcase on Friday, May 5 – 5:00-7:00 PM.
Patagonia High School is currently recruiting a High School Soccer Coach. Interested individuals can contact Nate Porter at the school for details.
E-Newsletter
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