The PRT Newsletter for the Week of April 3, 2024
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Community News
Cross Creek Connector Public Meeting
Surveys
The Steering Committee for the SCC Cusine Tourism Initiative is conducting a community survey. Click here to take the Sonoita/Elgin community survey.
Broadband – Internet Speed Research Survey for SCC Residents Santa Cruz County residents are invited to participate in evaluating the serviceability of their internet service they currently have and use by taking part in a brief speed test survey. This research being conducted is in an effort to maximize the services provided by the various vendors, for download and upload internet speeds. The survey will last through May 15, 2024. Click here to learn more about taking part in the survey.
International Dark Skies Week
This week is International Dark Skies Week ending on April 8, the same day that a total solar eclipse will be visible to much of the U.S. Arizonans will see a partial eclipse – about a 75% blockage of the sun beginning shortly after 10am. Click here to learn more about Dark Skies Week. Make sure to check out the April print edition of the PRT in newsstands around the community this Friday. PRT contributing writer Harold Meckler shares more about the upcoming eclipse. The April issue will also be available online on our website tomorrow.
Dental Financial Aid at the Patagonia Senior Center
The Patagonia Senior Center was recently awarded a grant from Delta Dental whereby seniors 60+ can receive financial aid for their upcoming dental bills. For more information, please call the Senior Center at 520-394-2494.
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, 2018…
Copper Brothel Brewery — A New Destination in Sonoita
By Marion Vendituoli
April 6, 2018
“This has been my dream,” Bob Jesser said, as he stood in front of the newly opened, 5,000-square foot Copper Brothel Brewery in Sonoita. “Our intent is to bring craft beers to people who are non-craft connoisseurs. We’ve been told that the local market is too small, there’s no way you’re going to get support. We beg to differ. We’re sticking our necks out.”
School Info
3rd Quarter Honor Role for Elgin School. Click here to read the list.
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
The Los Charros Foundation 2024 Academic Scholarship application is for graduating seniors in Southern Arizona. The Los Charros Foundation supports academic scholarships to four-year universities, two-year community college as well as any trade or vocational school. Seniors in Santa Cruz, Cochise, Pima and Eastern Pinal counties are encouraged to apply. Los Charros Foundation Scholarship Application 2024 (mykaleidoscope.com)
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 read event flyer.
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 Community 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 Community Events
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.
Apr. 6: 9am – 12pm – Empire Ranch Spring Trail Ride Event. Click here to buy tickets.
Apr. 6: 9am – 4pm. Reverent Grief Workshop at the Blakely Ranch – Sonoita AZ. Every first Saturday of the month. Click here to see the event details.
Apr. 7: 9am – SAPC’s 25th Annual Spring Patagonia Lake Shore Clean-up & Celebration. Click here to learn more about the event.
Apr. 10: 1am – Climate Change is Disrupting Everything (But We Can Help Stop It) A Talk with Dr. Terry Root – at Tin Shed Theater
During this discussion, learn more about efforts to slow down the effects of our changing climate, including the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides $339 billion to fight rapid warming. Discover how individuals, cities, counties, and states can leverage various IRA programs to collectively and individually reduce the emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases. Suggested donation: $10-$15. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP Here: www.borderlandsrestoration.org/event
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. 14: – 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 at 8am. 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. 27: 9am – SAQHA Horse Show at the Sonoita Fairgrounds. Click here to learn more about the event.
May 4: 2 – 5pm Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center 10th Anniversary Party! Save the date.
May 4: 8am – 2pm Spring Plant Sale at the Borderlands Nursery & Seed, 42 San Antonio Rd. Patagonia, AZ 85624
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 see event poster.
Live Music Events
Sonoita Vineyards Apr. 6: 7 – 8:30pm Comedy Tour at the Winery
The Meading Room Apr. 10: 8 – 10pm Space Cowboy Dance Party
SCFPA – Benderly Series Concerts and Events – 344 Naugle ave. Patagonia Apr. 7: 3 -4:30 Bin Hu & Jing Xia “Duo Chinoiserie” – A Benderly Concert Event Apr. 21: 3 – 4:30 Solistas de Sonora – A Benderly Concert Event
Community Interest Items
The Community Page from the PRT print edition is now located on our website. Click here to view.
The Paton Center is looking for volunteers to become part of their Birding Ambassadors Team. Click here to learn more about the opportunity.
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 – 11:00am. 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.
Community Employment Opportunities
Restoration Field Technician -Borderlands – Deadline to Apply: April 5. Click this link to learn more about the position. www.borderlandsrestoration.org/employment
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.
Community 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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