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🌱 Why Star’s new crypto ATM ban could protect your savings
Star, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Star! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Star’s new crypto ATM ban could protect your savings
Also on today's calendar: Patrick Garrity @ The Comedy Lounge (October 1st) and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 47 degrees.
- Sunday: Very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 52. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Treasure Valley leaders warn of crypto ATM scams as cities move against kiosks (idahobusinessreview.com) — Star residents should know the city has now banned cryptocurrency ATMs after scammers used them to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from locals, especially older adults. Regional leaders across the Treasure Valley are coordinating with law enforcement, while mayors urge residents to hang up on anyone demanding warrant payments via crypto kiosks and to verify threats directly with police. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Patrick Garrity @ The Comedy Lounge (October 1st) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Garden Class
Ada Community Library - Star Branch, 10706 W State Stt, Star
6:00 pm -
Adult Craft Night Connect and Create: Hand painted Gift Bags
Ada Community Library - Star Branch, 10706 W State Stt, Star
7:00 pm -
Fiber Arts Meet Up - Relax, Create, Connect
Ada Community Library - Star Branch, 10706 W State Stt, Star
10:30 am -
Big Irish Jay Hollingsworth @ The Comedy Lounge (October 8th) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm -
MicroMania Midget Wrestling: Star, ID at Star Saloon →
Star Saloon, 10937 West State Street, Star
4:00 pm -
CLOSED for Indigenous People's Day
Ada Community Library - Star Branch, 10706 W State Stt, Star
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Meridian Main Street Market
Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian
9:00 am -
PMP Training Course | 4 Day PMP Certification Bootcamp in Meridian, ID →
Regus, 943 West Overland Road, Meridian
9:00 am -
The House That She Built - 2026 →
Wagers Acres, Caldwell
10:00 am -
Baker Heritage Museum and Sumpter Dredge: Geologic & History Tour →
Lowe’s, 305 W. Overland Rd, Meridian
10:00 am -
Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino and the Young Ambassador Program →
Caldwell ID
10:00 am -
Women's Peer Support Group →
Orchard Park, 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive, Meridian
12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing a chicken?
In Hillsdale Estates off Deep Canyon & Purple Sage (Nextdoor Hillsdale) - I’ve been using a cleaning lady the past few months and I want to recommend her!!!
This is her information! Hi, my name is Pam! I’ve owned Pam’s Classic Cleaning for the past 26 years. I moved here from Seattle about 2 1/2 years… (Nextdoor Hillsdale)
- Ridley's Family Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Department Assistant Manager in Star. Apply here.
- Mr. Appliance posted a job opening for Appliance Repair Technician in Star. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Star here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eagle
- Holy North End, Boise: This Eagle restaurant just won a PETA vegan award? (idahostatesman.com)
- 'Something could be done to save a life': Safety concerns grow at Eagle intersection (kivitv.com)
- Eagle City Council to review E-Bike ordinance as criminal activity continues (idahostatesman.com)
Meridian
- Kids explore robotics and microelectronics at Meridian STEAM Lab (kivitv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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