The PRT Newsletter for the Week of July 10, 2024

The PRT Newsletter for the Week of July 10, 2024

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Scenes From Our Fourth

**Parade grand marshal Chuck Kelly (in hat, laughing) gets a ride from the Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.** *Photo by Binx Selby*

Click here to see our photojournalists’ coverage of last week’s Fourth of July parade in Patagonia.

PRT to Present Supervisor Candidates Forum in Patagonia This Saturda y

The PRT is hosting a Santa Cruz County District 3 Supervisor Candidates Forum this Saturday, July 13, from 2–4:30pm at the Tin Shed Theater in Patagonia.

Three candidates are confirmed to participate, including the incumbent, Supervisor Bruce Bracker (Dem), and two challengers: John Fanning (Dem) and Jesus Jerez (Rep). The event will be moderated by PRT citizen journalist Dave Lumia.

Please join us for what’s sure to be a lively and informative event. Doors open at 1:30pm, and seating is limited. Click here for all the details.

The forum will be streamed live on Facebook by our friends at We Love Nogales, and will be archived on YouTube for viewing afterwards.

Living With Mountain Lions

**Mountain lion (left) with Pickles.** *Photo by Kathy Gehlert*

Tuesday’s morning’s mountain lion encounter in an Elgin garage has everybody talking—and asking questions. Are the big cats coming closer to our homes—and pets—this year? What should we do if we see a mountain lion on our property? Are we required to notify Game and Fish, and how would you do that? And so on.

Most of those questions are answered in Living with Mountain Lions: Things you need to Know, a helpful webpage produced by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Click here to check it out, and please share with neighbors and friends in the community.

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Upcoming Local Events

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Other Local 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 Patagonia 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.

Raffle for the Elgin Cemetery Refurbishment Project. Click here to learn more.

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 third Thursday of each month at the SEFD training room in Sonoita. For more information contact Lt. Phil Burdine (520) 990-4390