The PRT Newsletter for the Week of May 29, 2024
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News
Public Scoping for Hermosa Gets Underway
Members of the public have begun submitting comments to the Forest Service regarding the impacts of South32’s Hermosa mining project.
To read our report by Kat Crockett, which includes information on how you can participate in the scoping process set to end on June 10, click here.
AG Mayes Patagonia Town Hall Re-Scheduled For Thursday, May 30
The town hall, originally scheduled for April 30, has been rescheduled for TOMORROW – Thursday, May 30 – 5:30 – 7pm at the Patagonia High School, 200 Naugle Avenue, Patagonia. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes plans to attend this meeting and encourages community members to voice their concerns regarding the nearby mining operation. If you plan on attending the meeting and would like to share your concerns with AG Mayes, click here.
Luau at the Lumber Yard Brings in Big Dollars for KPUP
More than 200 KPUP fans turned out for the community radio station’s annual Hawaii-themed fundraiser. Click here to read our report by Dave Lumia and Carrie White.
Happenings at the Patagonia Library
By Kayla Miller The Patagonia Library has upgraded its teen computers to new gaming laptops (yay!) In addition, we have also updated our child internet policy, so we now require all children who would like to use the computer to have a new Computer Permission Slip signed by their parent or guardian. The permission slips are available at the library during open hours and on our website, to download and print at home. Without a signed permission slip, no child under 18 can use the library’s computers, iPads, or laptops. These slips are not only important for staff to have to ensure the guardian’s wishes about their child’s internet use are followed, but also so that library staff have reliable emergency contact information. Please also note that children under the age of 8 are not permitted in the library without an adult or an accompanying child over the age of 14. Library staff are not responsible for watching over or babysitting children at the library and cannot monitor children’s comings and goings. Summer Reading starts the first week of June! Check out our calendar at www.patagoniapubliclibrary.org to see upcoming events.
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 2017…
Wandering and Wondering
By Patra Kelly
June 2, 2017
I wandered around Patagonia asking people this question: What do you wonder about, ponder, muse upon, chew over—even turn upside down in your mind and marvel at? Here are some responses.
School Info
Elgin School Kindergarten Registration Info for 2024- 25. Click here to learn more.
Elgin PTC Wine Club Fundraiser Event. Click here to see the event flyer.
Middle School Students – June 20 -21 in Patagonia – Rocket Academy Event. No cost. Click here to learn more about the event.
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Upcoming Events
June 5: Paton Center Volunteer Day, Patagonia Join us for a morning of habitat restoration under the shady cottonwoods. Will the Yellow-billed Cuckoos be back? Come out and see for yourself! Click here to view the sign-up sheet.
June 11: 6 – 8pm Special Screening of “Rebuilding Paradise” at the Tin Shed Theater.
Other Items of Interest
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 prices that are available, click here. Museum Members, save the date – October 19, from 4 pm to 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
The SCC Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the upcoming academy classes for Patrol Deputy and Adult Detention Officer positions. omplete an application, print it, and submit it in person at the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office at 2170 N Congress Drive in Nogales, Arizona. . Click here for the application.
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.
PCUMC is looking to hire a part-time Church Secretary from 9am – 12pm. Click here to view the detailed job description.
PUHS is hiring for various school sports coaching positions. Click here to learn more about the opportunities.
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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