🌱 Patch AM: How a Greenfield resident got caught in a crypto ATM scam

Hello Greenfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Greenfield resident got caught in a crypto ATM scam
• Why Greenfield seniors joined a statewide push on Social Security staffing

Also on today's calendar: ELVIS - THE STEVE EL SHOW ELVIS Tribute Show and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did King Tut say when he had a nightmare? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sun and areas of low clouds, with a high of 26 and low of 23 degrees.
• Friday: Snow; storm total 1-2", temps: high: 34, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: A couple of snow showers, with a high of 19 and low of 6 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Don't Fall for It, AARP Breaks Down Today's Most Common Scams (tmj4.com) — A Greenfield resident who was scammed at a cryptocurrency ATM is sharing her experience as a warning to neighbors, while AARP Wisconsin explains how these kiosks are being used to defraud older adults. The segment outlines how to spot these schemes and encourages residents to join efforts pressing lawmakers for stronger protections.
   

• Eau Claire seniors rally for Social Security staff, funding (wqow.com) — Greenfield was one of several Wisconsin cities where seniors rallied this week, urging the federal government to fully staff and fund Social Security offices. Local retirees worry that nationwide job cuts are already leading to longer waits and backlogged claims just as more Baby Boomers reach retirement age.
   

📸 Around Greenfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greenfield

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 16

• ELVIS - THE STEVE EL SHOW ELVIS Tribute Show
  Puddler's Hall | Bay View’s Historic Tavern, 2461 S St Clair St, Milwaukee
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday January 16

• Create Beautiful Bookmarks
  Boerner Botanical Gardens , 9400 Boerner Drive , Hales Corners
  10:30 am

Sunday January 18

• Winterfest 2026
  Boerner Botanical Gardens , 9400 Boerner Drive , Hales Corners
  10:00 am

Tuesday January 20

• GHS - PJ Day
  Greenfield High School
  7:30 am
• CORE 4 Information Night at HCE
  Hales Corners Elementary School , 11320 W Janesville Rd , Hales Corners
  5:30 pm
• Common Council Meeting
  Greenfield, WI Calendar
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 21

• GHS - Twin Day
  Greenfield High School
  7:30 am
• Adult Court Session
  Greenfield, WI Calendar , 5300 W Layton Ave , Greenfield
  8:30 am

Thursday January 22

• Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting
  Greenfield, WI Calendar
  12:59 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 15

• Quinn Dale: MILWAUKEE @ 7:30
  American Serb Hall Banquet , 5101 W Oklahoma Ave , Milwaukee
  7:30 pm

Friday January 16

• End of 1st Semester
  Whitnall SD Hales Corners, WI 53130
• Spirit Wear Day
  Hales Corners El Hales Corners, WI 53130
• End of Progress Period 2/Semester 1
  Whitnall Mid Milwaukee, WI 53228

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Greendale (patch.com)
• Bayshore shares 2026 openings, including Carhartt, Hotworx and First Watch (jsonline.com)
• A photographic history of Milwaukee-area court-ordered desegregation since the 1960s (jsonline.com)

West Allis

• A1 Garage Door Service Earns 2025 Milwaukee Top Choice Community's Choice Awards in West Allis, WI (statenews.net)
• West Allis boosts businesses during slow winter season (baynews9.com)
• Wisconsin State Fair; Bailey Zimmerman takes Main Stage on Aug. 8 (fox6now.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I want my mummy!
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