The PRT Newsletter for the Week of July 19, 2023
BOS Public Hearing Rescheduled for Aug. 15 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 15, 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.
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Remember When???
The PRT has been hard at work placing online over 2,200 articles, photographs, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions. Take a walk down memory lane with this 2019 article…
Prop Man
By Cassina Farley
August 3, 2019
Don Simmons was the best part of Patagonia—weird, awkward and sentimental. He was the keeper of our memories and of our good times. He danced when no one else would.
Revised Pool Schedule
Every Friday – Free swim at the Patagonia Pool in July!
Upcoming Community Events
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. Click here to get more information and to reserve your 45-minute horseback trail ride.
9:30a.m. – Every Sunday Community Family Bike Ride. Meet in front of the Patagonia Lumberyard.
Live Music
July 22 – 5:30 p.m. Sunday Drivers music and dancing at Patagonia Lumber Co.
Live at the Sage Stage –Autumn Sage Vineyards https://autumnsage.com/events July 22 – 1 – 4pm Billy Shaw Jr.
July 29 – 1- 4pm Adam Townsand
August 5 – 1 – 4pm Cory Spector
The Cafe in Sonoita – all shows 5-7p.m. 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.
SCFPA and the PCAA – August 4 & 6
Music: SabroSON! + Film: “Chavela”- A Summer Series Combo Event. SCFPA and the Patagonia Creative Arts Association invites you to enjoy a special two-part event – a presentation of the 2017 documentary – “Chavela” at 8pm on Friday, August 4 and a concert featuring SabroSON! on Sunday, August 6 at 7.
Both events will be held in the Opera House Courtyard. Buy your tickets online at the special combo price of $20. If you can’t join us for both, individual tickets ($5 for the movie and $20 for the concert) will be available at the gate.
Aug. 18 & Aug. 20
Music: The Tucson Modern Jazz Quartet + Film: “Possibilities”- A Summer Series Combo Event. SCFPA and the Patagonia Creative Arts Association invite you to enjoy a special two-part event – a presentation of the Herbie Hancock documentary – “Possibilities” at 8pm on Friday, August 18 followed by concert featuring the Tucson Modern Jazz Quartet on Sunday, August 20 at 7pm.
Both events will be held in the Opera House Courtyard. Buy your tickets online at the special combo price of $20. If you can’t join us for both, individual tickets ($5 for the movie and $20 for the concert) will be available at the gate.
Local Library Events
For Monthly Events at the Sonoita Library, click here.
For Monthly Events at the Patagonia Library, click here
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
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
Santa Cruz County Sherriff’s Office Employment Opportunity Communications Officers
Under general supervision, answers emergency 9-1-1 and non-emergency telephone lines, determines the nature and urgency of the call, refers to appropriate agency or dispatches appropriate police, fire, and medical personnel and equipment; records time and nature of call as well as time and nature of response; directs concerns or calls for service to proper channels, including other law enforcement agencies to confirm or locate stolen vehicles, missing persons, and wanted persons; performs registration and driver’s license checks. Apply now at https://santacruzsheriff.org/careers or call – (520) 761-7869
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.
E-Newsletter
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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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