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"Myron Hawkins knew the Bellingham Elks lodge had become a second home when he looked into the eyes of a grateful mother who was leaving the annual Christmas party. "Years ago, a woman at our party expressed thanks when she told me, 'That's the only Christmas my kids will get,'' Hawkins recalled. "Now I know I'll never stop working with the Elks because of that one grateful comment.""

"A Halloween party late Friday night erupted into chaos and resulted in the shooting of a 21-year-old woman. The incident began at about 10:30 p.m. at the Elk's Lodge No. 559 at 2850 Redwood St., Vallejo Lt. Lee Horton said. The lodge had rented out the location to a group for a paid-admission Halloween party, Horton said. The promoter of the event had told members of the lodge that the event "

"Three holiday-soaked sets at last Friday's Rent Party bestowed a generous musical bounty upon a lively, toasting crowd at the South Orange Elks Club, sending everyone home in the spirit."

"Robert Wood, Kansas Veterans Home resident, will be recognized Wednesday morning during the Today Show on the occasion of his 100th birthday. The congratulations announcement will be made at 8:30 a.m. on NBC Channel 3. Several other special events are also planned in Wood's honor. Winfield Elks Lodge 732 will be hosting a birthday party for Wood at 1 p.m. Tuesday. According to KVH social worker, Jill Hayslip, the local Elks Lodge has adopted Triplett Hall residents and provides monthly birthday parties for them."

"wELKome Party". I like that. Catchy phrase

"The Elks Club has put on the party for more than 25 years, Brunelli said. What makes the event even more special is that people who came to it when they were children now can bring their children to it years late"

"At least that's how it seemed on Saturday when several hundred sick or disadvantaged youths and their families met for a holiday party at the Elks Lodge in San Pedro. Kids from around the Harbor Area took turns sitting on Santa's lap, playing games and being served a nice lunch by volunteers. "

"More than 400 children with disabilities got to perform holiday songs, pick up presents and meet Santa Friday as part of the Vista Elks Lodge's annual Christmas party."

Nice partnership with relatively young people having fun

got to be careful with those rentals

"new civic club is forming in Mount Pleasant and the drive to garner members has begun. Several interested parties have formed a group to established an Elks Lodge east of the Cooper and they need 100 members to do it. Summerville Elks Club members started the process, but after being transferred out of state, Rodley Millet, Gordan Hanson and Michael Fenwrick took the reigns along with several others to keep the ball rolling."

"t started back in 1995. For the first four years, Elks Lodge 2548 played host to children whose names were secured from elementary school counselors and teachers. Children who otherwise wouldn't have much of a Christmas, if at all, were invited for lunch, Santa, a party and presents."

"MASON CITY - The North Iowa Community Credit Union has filed a foreclosure suit against the Mason City Elks Lodge and several other parties for defaulting on a promissory note to the credit union. According to the suit, Elks Lodge 375 Building Association signed a promissory note on June 23, 2008, for $25,000."

"Miki McMurtry, outgoing Exalted Ruler of Fort Pierce Elks 1520, hosted a "Made It Happen" party last night (3-20-10) and everyone celebrated the great year the Elks Lodge had during Miki's term. Many, many functions were held during the year under Miki's tutelege, all to benefit one of the many Charities the Elks supports. "

Elks honored at installation event NASHUA - The Nashua Lodge of Elks 720, an 800-member Nashua-based fraternal organization, closed out its 2008-09 lodge year with the announcement and presentation of its three annual coveted awards. Sherrie Michalewicz was named the recipient of the Elk of the Year award for her contributions to the lodge's successful social activities, children's parties and the betterment of the Nashua Lodge of Elks 270.

now this is cool. I can imagine a nice after exercise party as well!