The PRT Newsletter for the Week of April 5, 2023
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Breaking News in Our Community
Author Phil Caputo Previews New Novel at Cady Hall
By Martin Levowitz
The local snowbird resident, journalist, novelist, and all-around author addressed an enthusiastic gaggle of fans and well-wishers.
AZCC Land Stewards Do a Ten-Day Hitch in Patagonia
By Robert Gay
Members of the Arizona Conservation Corps camped out in the Patagonia-Sonoita preserve last month while working on trail maintenance, fence repair and invasive species removal.
Celebrating Academic Excellence
Remember When???
The PRT has been hard at work placing online thousands of articles, photographs, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions of the PRT. Take a walk down memory lane with this 2013 article from the PRT archives…
The Glory Bird
By Rob van Zandt
October 4, 2013
A “glory bird”—an unusual, out-of-place bird—was recently spotted at Patagonia Lake State Park. The blue-footed booby, normally found near salt water, is a marvel to watch feed.
Easter Community Events
Easter Services at Santa Rita Abbey
Thursday, April 6 – 5:15 PM
EVENING MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Friday, April 7 – 3:00 PM
SOLEMN AFTERNOON LITURGY
Sunday, April 9 – 3:30 AM
EASTER VIGIL (ends at about 5:00 AM)
Sunday, April 9 – 10:30 AM
EASTER DAY MASS with Bishop Weisenburger
Everyone is Welcome!
Santa Rita Abbey/14200 E Fish Canyon Rd/Sonoita
Directions: four miles north of the Crossroads, take Gardener Canyon Rd west (left) for one mile; turn right at the sign for Fish Canyon Rd and travel one more mile; take the left fork at the “Abbey” sign, cross the cattle guard and drive on up the hill to the church.
For more information call 520-455-5595 or email sracommty@gmail.com
www.santaritaabbey.org
Upcoming Community Events
Remember to check out and add any upcoming events to our NEW community calendar!
Sonoita Produce on Wheels – YOUTH Fundraiser & Farmers Market, at the VINE Church Sonoita – Saturday, APRIL 15th, 7-10 am. ***NEW TIME!!!!Borderlands POWWOW in Sonoita, AZ is always on the third Saturday of the month. At the same time, we have Farmers Marketside Venders. At our local market, you’ll find wonderful homemade goodies/coffee/breads/jams, and gift items. If you’d like to share your handcrafted or homemade local goods at the market, we’d love to have you. – please text/call gardenia at 602.292.1616 to reserve a No-Fee spot. ALSO, we have our YOUTH in the community having a fundraising Bake Sale & will be selling gently used handbags for donation at each POWWOW March – June, All funds raised go directly to their Youth Camp trip in Prescott, Arizona. Please stop by for some goodies & purses and support our youth!*At POWWOW it is a $15 contribution for 70 LBS of produce. No residential or income requirements. If you’d like to join the Community Volunteer Team or become a Market Vendor, please text/call gardenia 602.292.1616.
Second Showing of the Film Biodiversity in the Heart of the Sky Islands
Items of Interest in Our Community
Looking for a rewarding career? SEFD is hiring firefighter/ EMTs and paramedics. Email dineley@sefd911.org for applications! Applications close at 5p.m. on April 7.
Starting in April at the Sonoita Library, every second Wednesday of every month, bring your partner or even your own chess game to play! 520-455-5517
Actors Wanted – Julia Green Voice and Piano Studio LLC will be producing an original one-act comedy theatre work at the Tin Shed, Patagonia AZ, and we are seeking to expand the cast to 50+ years old actors. Audition requirement is one short, memorized monologue or poem limited to one minute. Please prepare to deliver your chosen monologue in different accents, i.e. East Coast melting pot. Auditions being held at the Tin Shed in Patagonia April 22-25. Performance dates are September 8,9, and 10 of 2023. Please call Julia Green at 505-350-8543 to discuss and schedule your audition.
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
Patagonia High School is currently recruiting a High School Soccer Coach. Interested individuals can contact Nate Porter at the school for details.
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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