The PRT Newsletter for June 12, 2024 - Patagonia Regional Times (2024)

The PRT Newsletter for the Week of June 12, 2024

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Gary Nabhan Nabs James Beard Award for Agave Book

Patagonian ethnobotanist and author Gary Nabhan (above) won a prestigiousJames Beard Awardlast Saturday for ‘Agave Spirits: The Past, Present, and Future of Mezcals,’ the 2023 book he co-wrote with Philadelphia restaurateur and agave advocate David Sura Pinero. Nabhan and Pinero won in the ‘Beverage Writing without Recipes’ category.

Click here for our full report, which includes a video clip of Gary’s acceptance speech at the awards ceremony in Chicago.

And, click here to read the PRT’s May, 2023 interview with Gary about his book.

Canelo Ranger Cabin Ready for Reservations

The Canelo Ranger Residence, located in the Sierra Vista Ranger District, is open now and taking reservations for overnight guests to stay in their ‘Room with a View.’ The building, also known as the Canelo ‘Big House’ was constructed in 1932-3 and served as the home of the District Ranger for the surrounding National Forest lands, then part of the Huachuca Ranger District. Click here for details on making a reservation.

And, click here to read the PRT’s article from last October sharing information about the project.

Staying Fit This Summer

Looking for ways to keep yourself moving this summer? PRT volunteer citizen journalist Carrie White shares what’s happening around town. Click here to read her article from our June/July print edition.

Remember When??

The PRT has been hard at work placing over 2,800articles, columns, photos, artwork and poems from past years’ print editions on our website. Take a walk down memory lane withthis piece of investigative cartooning by Rand from 2016…

School Info

Middle School Students – June 20 -21 in Patagonia – Rocket Academy Event. No cost. Click here to learn more about the event.

Click here for our updated list of all the locations across eastern Santa Cruz County where you can find a free copy of the latest issue of the PRT print edition. The PRT is published on the first Friday of every month (except July and September) and is available at these distribution points while supplies last.

Submitting Events to the PRT

The PRT is committed to sharing details and information about upcoming community events with our readers at no cost in our weekly e-newsletter. We will share a link to your event page or poster, or a brief description of each event. Please share your events via email at least one week before the event date. Poster submissions require a JPEG format along with a brief typed description about the event in your email to Nisa Talavera, Assistant Editor at prtasted@gmail.com. All submissions for the Wednesday e-newsletter must be submitted by Monday, 5pm.

Upcoming Events

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 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.

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 VistaFarmers Market –Thursday 10am-2pmat Veteran’s Memorial Park. Clickherefor more info.

Nogales “Little” Mercado– Fridays 4-7pm 163 Morley Ave, Nogales. Clickherefor more info.

Local Church Events and Schedules

Canelo Cowboy Church

St. Therese Parish in Patagonia

Sonoita Hills Church

The Vine Church Sonoita

Patagonia United Methodist Church

Sonoita Bible Church

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