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🌱 Patch AM: See who lit up the fairways at Franklin’s Tuckaway Country Club
Be sure to catch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on the Franklin Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- See who lit up the fairways at Franklin's Tuckaway Country Club
Also on today's calendar: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Photos from 106th Suter Ward Group at the Morgan Stanley WI State Open (jsonline.com) — Franklin's Tuckaway Country Club is in the spotlight as it hosts the 106th Suter Ward Group at the Morgan Stanley Wisconsin State Open, with golfers and even a red-tailed hawk captured in action. A detailed photo gallery showcases players, key holes, and scenic moments from Monday's competition. 
📸 Around Franklin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin
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★ Featured events ★
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie →
Greendale Gazebo, 5798 Broad St, Greendale
9:00 am
Friday August 21
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- FPMS Open House
Franklin Public SD Forest Park Middle School, 8225 W Forest Hill Ave, Franklin, WI 53132, USA
5:30 pm - FP - Open House →
Forest Park Middle School FP-Public Calendar
5:30 pm - BF Back to School Open House
Ben Franklin BF-Public Calendar
5:00 pm - CD Open House
Country Dale Franklin, WI 53132
5:30 pm - RW Open House
Robinwood Franklin, WI 53132
5:30 pm - PV Back to School Night
Pleasant View Franklin, WI 53132
5:30 pm - Elementary Open Houses
Franklin Public SD FPS District Calendar
5:30 pm - SWG-Open House
Southwood Glen Franklin, WI 53132
5:30 pm - Franklin Overeaters Anonymous Meeting (60 minutes) →
Faith Community Church, 7700 W Faith Dr, Franklin
6:45 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
📣 Franklin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- GHS Theatre Fall Audition Workshop
Greendale Hi Greendale, WI 53129
3:00 pm - Whitnall Music Boosters
Whitnall Hi WHS Orchestra Room (enter at Door 30).
6:00 pm - District Wide Picture Day @ WMS
Edgerton El Hales Corners, WI 53130
10:00 am - Student Photo Day
Whitnall SD Whitnall Middle School, 5025 S 116th St, Greenfield, WI 53228, USA
10:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Franklin. Apply here.
- Quad/Graphics posted a job opening for Experienced Packaging Equipment Operators in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greendale
- Wisconsin 2026 elections: Democrat Ben Brist challenges 2-term incumbent Robert Donovan in 61st Assembly District (blogspot.com)
Greenfield
- West Allis assault, shots fired incident near 86th and Greenfield (fox6now.com)
- 'The pool community has really showed up': Fundraiser honors Milwaukee hit-and-run victims (cbs58.com)
- Wisconsin governor race: Poll shows Crowley leading Tiffany (fox6now.com)
West Allis
- Homeowners cash in on Wisconsin State Fair parking (spectrumnews1.com)
- Fairgoers make the most of Wisconsin State Fair's final day (tmj4.com)
Ok Franklin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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