The PRT Newsletter for the Week of July 12, 2023
Celebremos offers dinner and dancing in Patagonia
Local Students Help to Maintain Area Trail
By German Quiroga
The Borderlands Earth Care Youth worked on the Train Track Trail on June 28 and 29 accompanied by two members of the Mountain Empire Trail Assn. We removed tumbleweeds, distributed 16 seed packets and placed mulch over the seeds and bare spots along the trail. Unfortunately, plenty of tumbleweeds persist along the trail and we did not attempt to work on the low spots on the trail where it gets boggy during the rainy season and the johnson grass proliferates. More work remains.
Visitors Gather to Sample Local Wines, Shop for Local Crafts
‘Second Saturday Sonoita,’ hosted by Sunset Ride Vineyards, was held at the Coop in Sonoita on July 8. The monthly event has been gaining in popularity, and has become a gathering place for locals and visitors in Sonoita. Wineries at the July event included Sunset Ride Vineyards, Najar Cellars, Twisted Union Wine, and Omphalos Wine, along with 22 local crafters, music by The Sleepy Mountain Boys from Sierra Vista, and food provided by El Taco Asere. The next Second Saturday Sonoita will take place on August 12. The Coop is located at 3266 Hwy 82 in Sonoita.
BOS Public Hearing Scheduled for Aug. 1 To Consider Rezoning Along I-19 Corridor
The SC County BOS will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning of the Rio Rico/I-19 Economic Development Corridor. The meeting will be held on August 1, 2023 at 9:30a.m. in Nogales at the BOS meeting room. Click here to read more about the proposed rezoning and how to attend the meeting.
Revised Pool Schedule
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Remember When???
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Monsoon Season Arrives
By Donna Reibslager
August 1, 2014
The wash that crosses Sonoita Avenue in Patagonia became a fast-moving stream at least 20 feet across after a downpour on July 15, 2014.
Upcoming Community Events
Every Friday – Free swim at the Patagonia Pool in July!
Every Wednesday – Game Night 4-7p.m. at Corner Scoop in Sonoita. $5 food specials and more.
5 – 7 p.m. – Every Wednesday Game Night, at Corner Scoop in Sonoita.
9:30a.m. – Every Sunday Community Family Bike Ride. Meet in front of the Patagonia Lumberyard.
July 22 – 8a.m. – 1p.m – National Day of the Cowboy The Empire Ranch Headquarters – Each July the Empire Ranch Foundation celebrates the National Day of the Cowboy at the historic Empire Ranch. free, fun family event.
Live Music
Live at the Sage Stage –Autumn Sage Vineyards https://autumnsage.com/events July 15 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Jeff Ocheltree July 22 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Billy Shaw Jr.
The Cafe in Sonoita – all shows 5-7p.m. July 13 – Kevin Pakulis. Renowned singer, songwriter, and guitar player. July 20 – Donny Russell brings fine singing and his warm humor to the Cafe. July 27 – Tim O’Connor (fiddle and banjo) and his grandson Oliver Dewey are back by demand. July 29 – The James Murphy Band, featuring The Grassland Songbird, Rana Murphy and Jim Koweek.
Local Library Events
For Monthly Events at the Sonoita Library, click here.
For Monthly Events at the Patagonia Library, click here
Wednesdays 3-5;30p.m. Chess Games at Sonoita Library
Local Church Events and Schedules
St. Therese Parish in Patagonia
Patagonia United Methodist Church
Community Youth Summer Opportunities
PCUMC Vacation Bible School July 17- 21, 9a.m. – 12p.m.
VBS, this year will be held at PCUMC – JULY 17-21 9-12p.m. open every day that week. Children who have completed kinder through 6th grade are welcome to attend (NO Preschool please) Register at the thrift store when it is opened, at the church on Sat. July, 15 from 10-noon, or the morning of the start at the site from 8-9:00a.m. The theme is HERO Hotline. Crafts, Music, Recreation, snacks and FUN! Questions call, 520-394-2274, please leave a message.
PRAC Swim Lesson Schedule – Summer 2023
FREE SWIMMING LESSONS starting July 5 -28, 2023
Registration packets are available at the pool or email marochi@psd0620.org
Lesson Schedule Days Time
Level 1: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11:00 to 11:30
Level 2: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11:30 to 12:00
Level 3: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:00 to 12:30
Level 4: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:30 to 1:00
Level 5: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 to 11:45
Level 6: Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 to 12:45
July 12-14 – 12-2p.m. Baseball Camp for Middle and High School Girls and Boys at the PHS. Call Ryan Shore at 520-987-0250
Community Interest Items
Dr. Parker, Veterinarian, will be taking appointments for August 25 at the fairgrounds. Call 520-632-3843 to make an appointment and for more information.
Local and Mobile Veterinarian services are available from Maverick Veterinary Serivces – DVM, CJF Sheldon Thomas 520-508-1331.
The Santa Cruz Office of Emergency Management and Public Works Division is providing sand and sandbags (Bring your own shovel) at the following locations:
Patagonia Fire Station 142 N 3rd Ave – Sonoita Elgin Fire Station 3173 AZ-83.
Chief Marc Meredith – Sonoita-Elgin Fire District would like community members to know that their department is available to come to your home/property to give a free assessment, walk your property with you while helping to identify what you can do to make your property safer in the event of a wildfire. The department also offers a fuel mitigation program while doing the work for you. For more information about how the department can help you, please contact Marc at – sefd911@sefd911.org
Part Time Employment Opportunity Sonoita-Elgin Fire seeks a dynamic individual to become our next Administrative Assistant.
Reporting to the Fire Chief, this position supports the entire department through excellent organization and communication skills. The position requires 30 hours a week and days worked are flexible. Pay Rate- $15.15/hour
Annual Clothing Allowance of $300 Paid Sick Leave – Paid prorated PTO Core job functions include, answering and resolving incoming calls, verification of employment eligibility for new members, data entry for key databases (ambulance billing, retirement system, payroll). Working with our contracted bookkeeping service, processing incoming and outgoing revenue and payments due. Processing all incoming mail. To apply, submit a letter of interest and resume to Fire Chief Meredith. Interviews scheduled for late July.
Local Physical Therapist is seeking a small workspace to treat patients, 1 day weekly, 1 patient every hour. An office space or even a guest house would be great. Please contact Gaines Physical Therapy, 520-237-8091.
Prioress Abbey is looking to hire baking staff. Position is Monday thru Friday assisting with the manufacturing of Communion Hosts. Two days per week baking and three days processing the hosts. Must be able to lift 50 lb. bags of flour. This position is working with the Abbey staff completing the production process. Contact Sister Rita for further details. 520-455-0481.
Patagonia High School is currently recruiting a High School Soccer Coach. Interested individuals can contact Nate Porter at the school for details.
Applications are being accepted at Sonoita Elementary School
1 FULL-TIME PARAPROFESSIONAL
1 PART-TIME PARAPROFESSIONAL
Please send resume packet to:
Heidi Gonzales
Email – hgonzales@elgink12.com
Phone – (520) 455-5514, ext. 304
Fax – (520) 455-5516
Mail – 23 Elgin Road
Elgin, AZ 85611
Dated: 06/26/2023
Closing Date: Until filled.
SCFPA Presents “Zoom Bachs”- Body Moves to Classics – designed to experience and enjoy classical music with movement. Sessions are offered in the courtyard at the center on Thursdays – 8:30a.m. Contact for questions – scfpa@scfpapresents.org
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.
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County Solicits Public Comment on Three County Plans
Santa Cruz County, Arizona is soliciting public comment through August 11 on three draft plans: the Rio Rico Vitality District Master Plan, a countywide housing strategy, and a Santa Cruz County Five-Year Tourism Sector Prosperity Plan. Click here to read the entire message from the county and to fill out the surveys.
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