The PRT Newsletter for the Week of March 6, 2024
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Community News
New Chapter Begins for Sonoita Library
Remember When??
The PRT has been hard at work placing online over 2,700 articles, columns, photos, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions. Take a walk down memory lane with this February, 2019 article…
Glimpses Into Our Past: The 3R Mine
By Alison Bunting
February 2, 2019
Rollin Rice Richardson arrived in Arizona from Pennsylvania in the early 1880s and began cattle ranching and investing in real estate. A tough competitor, he initially “dabbled in mining,” and over the years bought and sold many mines. The 3R proved to be one of his most successful and lucrative operations. This is the story of how the 3R began—and ended.
Community School Info
The Elgin Community Club offers two $1000 scholarships for 2024 graduating seniors living in the Sonoita, Elgin and Patagonia area. Students attending Patagonia HS can pick up an application from Mr. Michael Young. Students attending other high schools can contact Ginny Cosbey at 520-820-6155 or email at gcosbey@yahoo.com for an application form or any questions. Applicants eligible need to plan to attend a university, community college or trade school. Applications due April 12, 24. Completed applications should be mailed to: Ginny Cosbey PO Box 1245 Sonoita, AZ 85637
The Los Charros Foundation 2024 Academic Scholarship application is for graduating seniors in Southern Arizona. The Los Charros Foundation supports academic scholarships to four-year universities, two-year community college as well as any trade or vocational school. Seniors in Santa Cruz, Cochise, Pima and Eastern Pinal counties are encouraged to apply. Los Charros Foundation Scholarship Application 2024 (mykaleidoscope.com)
Santa Cruz County COWBELLES Scholarship – Program is now open for the 2024-25 school year. Scholarship provides funding to deserving, recent high school graduating seniors. The number of recipients and amounts of scholarships awarded varies, depending on available funds and number of applicants. Students must carry 12 credit hours per semester and maintain a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. An emphasis will be given to students pursuing studies in courses and careers directly or indirectly related to the cattle industry, however, not required. Must be a resident of Santa Cruz County. You can obtain an application from your school or click here. Deadline is April 15.
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Submitting Community Events to the PRT
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Upcoming Community Events
Mar. 7 Craig Johnson Appearance and special guest appearances. Click here to learn more.
Mar. 9: 8:30 – 10:30am – Pick up your supplemental food bag at the ESCC Food Bank, 772 Harshaw Ave, Patagonia, AZ
Mar. 17: 10 – 12pm Terrarium Workshop at the Patagonia Art Center. Click here to learn more about the event.
Mar. 21: 10am – The Patagonia Museum will conduct a Highway Cleanup. All volunteers are welcome to join near Highway 82, Milepost 19, and Beaty Lane for a safety briefing.
Mar. 23: 2 – 4pm Resource Day for Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center. Click here to read more about the event.
Mar. 27, 29, 30: – Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshops at the Patagonia Creative Art Center. Click here to learn more about upcoming event dates.
Mar. 30: 2pm -The Patagonia Public Library, hosts speaker A.Thomas Cole. The discussion will be about the Pitchfork Ranch in New Mexico and the book he wrote: Restoring the Pitchfork Ranch, How Healing a Southwest Oasis Holds Promise for Our Endangered Land. http://pitchforkranchnm.com/ Click here to read more about the event.
Live Music and Events
Sonoita Cafe – Sonoita – All Live Music Events are from 5 – 7pm Mar. 8: Clay Koweek Mar. 15: Dave Munsick – The Wyoming Songteller returns Mar. 22: Donny Russell Mar. 29: Tim O’Connor and Oliver Dewey – Tucson Musician Hall of Fame fiddler and multi-instrumentalist. His grandson Oliver is catching up quickly.
Live at the Sage Stage –Autumn Sage Vineyards Mar. 9: 1 – 4pm Andy Hersey Live Music
The Meading Room – Sonoita Mar. 9: 5pm Golden Hour Sonoita Live Music with Forrest McCurren
SCFPA – Benderly Series Concerts and Events Mar. 10: 3 – 4pm William Feasley Mar. 24: 3 – 4:30 Ear Palace Salon Society Ensemble
Sonoita Vineyards – Sonoita Mar. 16 : 2 – 4pm True Crime and Wine Event
Community Interest Items
The Community Page from the PRT print edition is now located on our website. Click here to view.
BIRD WALKS at Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve on Saturdays, 8:30 – 11:00am. Space is limited – reserve your spot at tinyurl.com/PSCP-Birdwalk, or contact aaron.mrotek@tnc.org for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities at the Paton Center in Patagonia have expanded! Help restore habitat for birds every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, now through April! 10am-12pm. Volunteers will help remove invasive Johnsongrass and other problem species near the Paton house with some opportunities for planting native grasses. Sign up now at https://tucsonaudubon.org/volunteer/
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 (530) 990-4390
Every Wednesday 12 – 3pm at the Patagonia Art Center – Crafting Circle. All welcome, bring your own supplies.
Community Employment Opportunities
Patagonia Public School Job Vacancy Announcement for School Year 24-25. Click here to learn more about the positions available.
Community 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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