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Burlesque comes to Long Beach, raising $1,500 plus for Tall Elks charity By John Nechvatal For the Observer LONG BEACH - On Saturday, July 11, the Long Beach Elks lodge provided an entertainment first on the Peninsula. Reminiscent of the days before television and the Internet when live shows were the rage, a good old-fashioned burlesque show was staged in the Elks ballroom. The 12 "performers," all members of Long Beach Elks Lodge No. 1937, had the chance to show off their feminine side to the delight of a packed house. The event was the brainchild of past Lecturing Knight Natalie Hanson, who has owned an ad agency and a production company. Costuming proved to be Natalie's largest hurdle as most of the performers are not exactly sized for the runway. The evening began at 6 p.m. with a delicious ham dinner served to all. Ham was chosen

"The Long Beach Elks has had an unbelievable year of community charity, but none matched the free community Christmas dinner. Partnering with PACE, the Elks Christmas Dinner served about 300 people and raised $697 in donations for PACE. "

"I want to tell all our readers about an organization that I am proud to be a member of for the past 16 years- the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Bellflower/Long Beach Lodge 888. Within the Elks organization is the ENF (Elks National Foundation). Part of the mission of the ENF is to honor the Elks' pledge to never forget our veterans."

That's quite an admirable effort and a lot of meals to serve AND deliver. Great job Brother and sister elks