The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 19, 2024
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The PRT to Host Candidate Forums at the Tin Shed Theater
The Patagonia Regional Times is hosting two political candidate forums this summer at the Tin Shed Theater. Click here to read details about each event.
Locals Vote to Move ‘Cuisine Tourism’ Process Forward
A steering committee made up of Sonoita and Elgin residents voted 12-7 on June 12 to continue work on the initiative. The meeting was contentious. Click here to read the PRT’s report.
PUHS Appoints New Head Coaches for Volleyball, Soccer, Girls Basketball
Andres Cuevas will take over as head volleyball coach, David Clovesko-Wharton takes the helm as soccer coach, and Michele Shadrick will be the new girls basketball coach for the 2024-25 school year.
PUHS Athletic Director Nate Porter is enthused not only by the new coaching hires but also by a busy off-season athletic program at the high school. Summer Soccer Under the Lights continues twice a week through the end of June. Summer Boys and Girls Basketball programs are being held at the high school through the third week of July, and Summer Baseball will begin on July 8. “This is the best summer program we’ve been able to put together,” Porter said. Click here to read Dave Lumia’s full report.
Today is Juneteenth
Today, June 19, celebrates Juneteenth, a federal holiday. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.
Remember When??
The PRT has been hard at work placing over 2,800 articles, columns, photos, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions on our website. Take a walk down memory lane with this article from 2016…
When Patagonia Was a Mecca for Wagon Wheel Restoration — Part 3: Building a Legacy
By Bob Brandt
June 3, 2016
As its reputation grew, Southwest Wagon and Wheel Works drew some very high-powered clients, including Anheuser Busch, the National Park Service and ‘Heaven’s Gate’ film director Michael Cimino. And then there was a certain wealthy dentist from Tucson…
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Upcoming Events
July Fourth Celebration Parade – 11:00am starting at the Patagonia Schools and proceeding West on SR82 to Fourth Avenue, turning left onto fourth and then turning left onto McKeown Ave. continuing down to Taylor Avenue where it will then return to the Patagonia Schools. At dusk, the Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue will have its annual fireworks display at the High School Soccer field.
Other Items of Interest
36 well-taken-care-of dogs in Rio Rico are urgently seeking a new home as their owner sold their home and is moving on June 30. Currently, the dogs are living outside in extreme heat as local animal rescues scramble to find the dogs’ foster or permanent homes. The County animal shelter is full and as “owner surrender,” these dogs will most likely be euthanized.
“Out of the 36 dogs, 17 have found homes, we have 19 sweet dogs left to find homes for,” Said Bree Kishman, Director of Hope of Deliverance Rescue. “These dogs are healthy, sweet, and great with other dogs. They are all 20-30lbs. If you can foster or want to adopt, please contact me ASAP. The 19 remaining dogs have ten days to find homes. This is an urgent plea.”
Contact: Bree Kishman, Director of Hope of Deliverance Rescue, 330.647.9963 (avail for zoom) breekishman@gmail.com
The Patagonia Senior Center recently received a grant from Delta Dental of Phoenix to help seniors with dental expenses. Vouchers are provided for up to $350 to participating dentists. If interested, please call the senior center at (520) 394-2494.
The Museum has joined the Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle fundraiser. The grand prize is a 2024 Jeep Wrangler.100% of proceeds sold by the Patagonia Museum will benefit the museum. Please contact a board member of the museum to buy your chance(s) to win. Click here to learn more about the grand prize. To learn more about the additional prizes that are available, click here. Museum Members, save the date – Oct. 19, from 4 – 8 pm for a complimentary meal, refreshments and entertainment at the museum facility. If you are not a member, please, consider joining our museum.
Raffle for the Elgin Cemetery Refurbishment Project. Click here to learn more.
Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Annual Steak Fry 2024
Celebrating our 100th year of service to our community, the 47th Annual PVFR Steak Fry will be held at the town park on Sat., June 29, 4:30pm. The meal will be a steak off our famous custom-built grill, beans, coleslaw, salsa, tortilla and drink for $25.00 – Kids meals (under 15- $15.00) will substitute a hamburger for the steak. There will be a live auction, a raffle, and dancing to live music by Nightlife. Raffle tickets can be purchased from PVFR members in advance or at the event- $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Interested in donating an item for the auction or raffle, contact – Juan 520-604-7861 – Zay 520-604-0200 – Diane 520-394-2936
The Patagonia Community Garden is recruiting new gardeners! Come grow organic veggies, flowers, meet your neighbors and enjoy a peaceful connection with the earth. If you’re not ready to grow a garden, come and volunteer a helping hand. For more info contact David Fain at radarfain@gmail.com or text 928-380-6570, or text Mary at 520-510-2851
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 (520) 990-4390
Employment Opportunities
Santa Rita Abbey has a new part-time job opening in its altar bread bakery. Position is Monday through Friday mornings, assisting with the manufacturing of Communion Hosts. Contact Sister Pam for further details. 520-455-0481 (no text messaging) or cistercianab@gmail.com.
Patagonia Public School Job Vacancy Announcement for School Year 24-25. Click here to learn more about the positions available.
We are a mustang and a mule who need your help! Approximately 1 hr a day to feed, pick up manure and water. Fri. – Sat. – Sun. $20 a day. Sonoita. 520-975-9920
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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