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"Tiffin Elks Lodge 94 is celebrating 127 years in Tiffin. Exalted Ruler Joe Steinmetz, who joined the lodge seven years ago, is helping plan the event with other members. Why celebrate 127 years? "We want to commemorate 127 years of benevolence in Tiffin and celebrate another 100 years of active involvement in our community," Steinmetz said. Friday, dinner and live entertainment will take place for members and guests. Events Saturday are open to the public at 106 E. Perry St. Indoor and outdoor activities are to continue all day Saturday, with proceeds to benefit Disabled American Veterans. At 8 a.m., registration opens for a 5K run or 1K walk. An opening ceremony is at 9:30 a.m. and the race steps off at 10 a.m., following a route along Riverside Drive and downtown Tiffin. Registration for the 5K and 1K can be done up to the day of the race at $15 per person. The age groups are: 12 and under; 13-19; 20-34; 35-50; and over 50. Forms can be obtained at the Elks, Clover Club, Madison Street Tavern, Varsity Barber Shop, Champs Barber Shop, Pit Stop, Reino's and Ace Hardware. Checks should be made payable to Tiffin Elks Lodge 94. A grill and beverage bar opens at noon to serve all day. A mini-golf challenge and cornhole tournament are to begin at 1 p.m. in the parking lot. The cost is $20 per team for the cornhole tournament. To register, call (419) 447-2818 or email er@tiffinelks.com. Music also is planned. From 4-7 p.m., The House Band of Toledo is to play rock with a reggae and Cajun twist. Next, 8-11 p.m. is the "rooty music" of Dragon Wagon, with a mix of bluegrass, rock and folk. Steinmetz said the Elks National Foundation issues grants to qualifying lodges to meet community needs. Steinmetz said the Elks have partnered with organizations such as Winterfest and Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival and are looking for grant opportunities for both events this year. The Elks' core mission is benevolence. The lodge has donated to the Seneca County Opportunity Cente

A Cleburne organization is helping those in crisis after winning a $10,000 national grant. The Cleburne Elks Lodge received the grant last year after Sharen Rotenberry, chairman of the Elks National Foundation for the Cleburne Lodge, applied for the Elks National Foundation impact grant, meant to help local charitable organizations.

"Thanks to an Impact Grant from the Elks National Foundation, the Christian League for Battered Women will receive tangible items throughout the year, ranging from grocery gift cards to office supplies. More than 2,000 women and children are estimated to directly benefit from the grant, which was awarded to Cartersville Elks Lodge No. 1969."

"Thumbs up to the Florence Elks Lodge No. 1020 for planning to start an after-school carpentry and woodworking program, "Building a Better Future," for at-risk students. Elks will act as mentors in the program while providing learning opportunities and teaching community-building skills. Building a Better Future will be funded by an Impact Grant awarded to the Florence Elks by the Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Impact Grants are designed to help Elks make a difference in their community."

"The Wausau Elks Community Ramp Builders will continue to plan, design and build accessible ramps for the elderly and disabled citizens of Marathon County. Wausau Elks Lodge No. 248 is one of 49 recipients nationwide to receive an Impact Grant this year from the Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks."

On Sep. 24, 1908, the Elks Grand Lodge was petitioned to establish a Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge in Elkins by a group of local individuals hoping to have a club in Elkins. The Grand Lodge granted the charter committee's request on July 15, 1909, as Elkins Lodge No. 1135.

I'm sure chicago is an endless money pit. Need to have a program to move homeless vets out of that corrupt hell hole of a town. They could have done it if they haven't had given away the Elks home for a song. there was 200 acres and it is just so very hard to believe that this crown jewel of elkdom couldn't have been utilized for veterans.

This is a cool and easy use of an ENF grant. That one lodge I posted about earlier .. Vineland NJ, 1/2 the members are firefighters!!

"This has been painful to watch. In my billfold rests a membership card, granting me access to the Ironton Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge #177."

MARION - The Marion Elks Lodge 32 donated $750 for the purchase of uniform jackets and trousers for the Marion City Police Department's Explorer Post program. Advertisement Quantcast The contribution was made possible by the Marion Elks, and the Ohio Elks Association, as part of their Community Service Grant program, states a press release.

The Palm Springs Elks Lodge 1905 will host a fundraising dinner for Guide Dogs of the Desert on Friday. Advertisement During the dinner, Guide Dogs of the Desert will be presented with the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant. Guide Dogs of the Desert also will give a presentation during the dinner. After dinner, musical entertainment will be presented by The Bakers. The event will take place at the Palm Springs Elks Lodge 1905, 67491 E. Palm Canyon Drive. No-host cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Cost for dinner is $10, with $2 from each ticket sold going to Guide Dogs of the Dese

Nice use of the Elks ENF's grant.. Bravo fellow Elks

unique use of an ENF grant

dang stupid ALE and their moronic rules

For the last 3 years, the Wausau Elks Lodge has been building wheelchair accessible ramps for the elderly and people with diabetes. And with the help from the Elks National Foundation, the Wausau lodge can continue their charitable work.

Elks can do this thru Oxford House