The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 21, 2023

4-H Members Learn Forging Skills

Contributed photo A 4-H Club member starts to shape her knife from a horseshoe under the guidance of J. Ritchie.
Contributed photo Smithy J. Ritchie describes the process of forging a knife to members of the Mustang 4-H Club. By Cami Schlappy and Dusti Prentice Mustangs 4-H Club had an unique opportunity to learn knife smithing with a coal forge. Smithy J. Ritchie (known from the tv series, Forged in Fire) came to Sonoita with his 14 years of experience as a forger, teacher, and showman to demonstrate the making of a homemade forge from a wheelbarrow, shop vac and coal. He guided the young knife smiths in forging a blade from half a horseshoe. Each participant ended their hour and a half session with their very own knife quenched in water using coal fire, hammers, an anvil and a belt sander to finish the edge. Smithy plans to return for additional classes to build on the skills learned from this event.

SC Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting to Discuss Major Plan Amendments for I-19 Corridor

SC Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding a meeting tomorrow, June 22, 2023, at 1pm. This meeting will include major comprehensive plan amendments as well as reclassification. Click here to read the entire more about the meeting and to see the full agenda.

Eight Enviromental Groups File Lawsuit Against US Forest Service

A coalition of eight environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday morning, alleging that permits for exploratory mining will threaten ecologically vulnerable areas of the Patagonia Mountains south of Tucson. Click here to read the full press release.

No PVFR Steak Fry This Year

By Justin McEldowney

The members of Patagonia Fire & Rescue have decided to pass this year on what has annually been its biggest fundraising event. We didn’t start planning soon enough to run a successful event this June. Last year’s Steak Fry was well received and we hope our next effort will improve on that. We’ll be celebrating our 100 year anniversary. To read the entire message from the Patagonia Fire & Rescue, click here.

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Flat Tire Burns 2,023 Acres

By John Fielding

June 4, 2015

How a flat tire on the 83 started the “Oak Tree Fire”—and a play-by-play of how it got put out.

Continue reading…

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Upcoming Community Events

Friday, June 23, at 7 am. The Patagonia Museum will host a highway cleanup. Please meet on Beaty Lane and Highway 82 at the west end of Doc Mock Park for a safety briefing.

Photo By Binx Selby Father Alex Tigga in front of the Guadalupe shrine he had restored as he began to plant what turned out to be thousands of flowers, trees, bushes, and vegetables to transform the grounds of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in Patagonia.

Sun., June 25 at 11:30a.m. – Farewell Potluck for Father Alex -All are invited to our farewell potluck for St. Theresa’s Catholic Church’s priest, Father Alex on. The celebration will take place in the parish hall located behind the church.- Click here for more info St. Therese Catholic Church/Patagonia, AZ (stccpatagonia.com)

5 – 7p.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.

June 28, 12:15 – 1:15p.m. Join SEAGO for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and World Prevention of Elder Abuse Day event held at 100 Quiroga Lane, Patagonia. Email charlesraynerkelly@gmail.com for additional information.

Live Music

June 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The James Murphy Band playing at the Cae in Sonoita. Rana Murphy, The Grasslands Songbird, and Jim Koweek have rebranded and are now the James Murphy Band.

Sat., July 8 5:30-8:30p.m. – Voice From the Boarder “Friend-Raiser” – Email christenhmartin@gmail.com 0r visit the Patagonia Trading Post to purchase tickets. $10 per couple. Dinner and Dance.

Local Library Events

For Monthly Events at the Sonoita Library, click here.

For Monthly Events at the Patagonia Library, click here

Local Church Events

Canelo Cowboy Church

St. Therese Parish in Patagonia

Sonoita Hills Church

The Vine Church Sonoita

Community Youth Summer Opportunities

July 12-24 – 12-2p.m. Baseball Camp for Middle and High School Girls and Boys at the PHS. Call Ryan Shore at 520-987-0250

July 10 – 13 8:30am – 3:30p.m. School Registration at the Patagonia School Library. 520-394-3000 for more details and requirements.


Community Interest Items

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.

The Coronado National Forest recreation program is growing with new field-level positions in all five Ranger Districts. These recreation technician positions are permanent, full-time opportunities to help people responsibly enjoy the Sky Islands.
Apply on USAjobs.gov by June 12th. Don’t miss out!
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION:
Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/729145700
Announcement number: 23-WE-GVA-11990029-DH-MR
Open and Closing Dates: 06/05/2023 to 06/12/2023
Tips for applicants:

BARN HELP WANTED – 2 days per week, approx. 2 hr shifts, days negotiable. Pick up manure for 3 horses. $30 dollars/day. .5 mls from Sonoita on lower Elgin Rd. Possibility for more ranch work if you are a hard worker
Call: 858-805-5357

The Pool is Now Open!
2023 Pool Schedule
May 30 – Aug. 2nd
Monday through Saturday 8:30 – 9:45 Lap Swim
10:00 – 11:30 Water Aerobics
11:30 – 1:00 Summer School Program (06/05-06/29)
Swim lessons (07/05- 07/28)
1:00 – 5:00 Open Swim
5:00 – 6:30 Open Swim/Lap Swim

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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