"Folks got together at the Elks Lodge in Bangor Thursday evening for the 8th annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction. Several area restaurants donated food for the event. There was also a live and silent auction."

"STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Eleven sailors and 11 Marines from the USS New York were recognized by the Greenridge Elks Lodge last night for the sacrifices they've made in serving their country. The USS New York -- the Navy's newest amphibious assault ship -- is special in that its bow is forged with 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the Twin Towers. Having arrived in Manhattan on Monday, the ship is being formally commissioned today."

"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 "

"Sierra Vista Elks recognized local law enforcement officers and firefighters at a dinner on Friday. Approximately 90 members and guests attended the event. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Law Enforcement Officers: Darryl Scott of the Sierra Vista Police Department, Carlos Diaz of the Arizona Department of Public Safety and Detective Curtis Wilkins of the Cochise County Sheriff's Department. Firefighters who received certificates were Roque Segura of Fry Fire Department, Capt. Dave Wilcox of the Sierra Vista Fire Department and Daniel Rasmussen of Fort Huachuca Fire. "

"Families found fun and fright Friday night at Elks Lodge 683 with its fifth annual Soggy Bottom House of Horrors. Proceeds support the lodge's charities. "I've been coming up here for three years," said Skylar Starr, 10, who braved the dark halls of the haunted house without screaming. "I come back because it changes a little bit every year. It's still scary and fun.""

"Present and past officers on Thursday described the reasons for the bankruptcy of the Albert Lea Elks Lodge as "the perfect storm" with many elements:"

Present and past officers on Thursday described the reasons for the bankruptcy of the Albert Lea Elks Lodge as "the perfect storm" with many elements:

"On October 1st, the Groton and Willimantic Elks, gifted eight computers, and two laser printers to the Adult Computer Learning Center at the Groton Senior Center, temporarily housed at the Noank School. Computer classes are offered to seniors, so updated machines are greatly appreciated to further knowledge. To date, the joint venture between Willimantic and Groton Lodges has also donated over 60 computers to local police and fire departments."

On October 1st, the Groton and Willimantic Elks, gifted eight computers, and two laser printers to the Adult Computer Learning Center at the Groton Senior Center, temporarily housed at the Noank School. Computer classes are offered to seniors, so updated machines are greatly appreciated to further knowledge. To date, the joint venture between Willimantic and Groton Lodges has also donated over 60 computers to local police and fire departments.

" Pumpkin patch chairman and Gaylord Elks officer Joe Hojna said close to 1,000 pumpkins were given away to area children Saturday at the Gaylord Elks 9th Annual Pumpkin Patch held at the lodge Saturday afternoon."

Pumpkin patch chairman and Gaylord Elks officer Joe Hojna said close to 1,000 pumpkins were given away to area children Saturday at the Gaylord Elks 9th Annual Pumpkin Patch held at the lodge Saturday afternoon.

"Joyce Lebrun didn't believe it when she heard the Elks would be giving away clothing Saturday. "There had to be something, admission, something," she said. "But it was for real. I couldn't believe it." Her sister Shirley Plante had difficulty believing it, too. "There are some good people," she said. "

"Joyce Lebrun didn't believe it when she heard the Elks would be giving away clothing Saturday.

"As volunteers prepared for games and entertainment Saturday at the Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp, Terri Daniels had much to celebrate. Advertisement To Daniels, a camp director, it was the first time the four-day event was held in the fall. For 48 years, the camp for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities has only been held during the summer."

As volunteers prepared for games and entertainment Saturday at the Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp, Terri Daniels had much to celebrate. Advertisement To Daniels, a camp director, it was the first time the four-day event was held in the fall. For 48 years, the camp for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities has only been held during the summer.

"EVERETT - Whenever work takes truck driver Bob Walsh out of town, he knows he'll find a hot meal and a friendly smile at any Elks lodge. A member of the Everett Elks, Walsh joined hundreds of Elks from all over the state on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the new home of Lodge No. 479."

EVERETT - Whenever work takes truck driver Bob Walsh out of town, he knows he'll find a hot meal and a friendly smile at any Elks lodge. A member of the Everett Elks, Walsh joined hundreds of Elks from all over the state on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the new home of Lodge No. 479.

"Milton Creagh, the Elks National Spokesman on drug awareness spoke to students from Jamestown, Prairie Home, Bunceton and Jefferson Junior High, Columbia, at Jamestown C-1 School Wednesday, Oct. 7."

Milton Creagh, the Elks National Spokesman on drug awareness spoke to students from Jamestown, Prairie Home, Bunceton and Jefferson Junior High, Columbia, at Jamestown C-1 School Wednesday, Oct. 7.

"This Sunday, October 18 at 10am, Project Church is moving to our new home at the Elks Theatre in downtown Rapid City and we want you to join us. This move signifies a new chapter in the story of Project Church. One year ago we began gathering at Alternative Fuel Coffee House in hopes of creating a community where people who are exploring the Christian faith can belong before they believe and where believers can grow in their relationship with God and be in community with one another."

This Sunday, October 18 at 10am, Project Church is moving to our new home at the Elks Theatre in downtown Rapid City and we want you to join us. This move signifies a new chapter in the story of Project Church. One year ago we began gathering at Alternative Fuel Coffee House in hopes of creating a community where people who are exploring the Christian faith can belong before they believe and where believers can grow in their relationship with God and be in community with one another.

"In Monday's Minneapolis Star Tribune Business section, the Oct. 5, 2009, filing of bankruptcy proceedings for Albert Lea Lodge No. 813 of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Albert Lea, Minn., "

In Monday's Minneapolis Star Tribune Business section, the Oct. 5, 2009, filing of bankruptcy proceedings for Albert Lea Lodge No. 813 of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Albert Lea, Minn.,

"MILTON - An institution which has served the Milton area for nearly 100 years is closing its doors."

"MILTON - An institution which has served the Milton area for nearly 100 years is closing its doors."

"Wahpeton youth Meshach Aho travels roughly 200 miles west each summer to visit a camp that helps him feel at ease. Aho recently returned from Camp Grassick, a Dawson, N.D.-based site operated by the Elks of North Dakota that welcomes physically and mentally disabled campers statewide. Youth get additional help in speech, language and other problem areas during two summer sessions."

"We're pretty sure that Bill Richards didn't set out to win awards when he started his community service work more than 40 years ago. Like many others who give their time to benefit others in the community in which they live, Richards just wants to make life a little better."

"Social clubs such as the Elks and Moose have long been mainstays in Franklin County communities, providing cheap meals and drinks for members and, at times, the community at large, and using profits from activities such as small games of chance to support community projects. "

Social clubs such as the Elks and Moose have long been mainstays in Franklin County communities, providing cheap meals and drinks for members and, at times, the community at large, and using profits from activities such as small games of chance to support community projects.

"BRANDON - Brandon Elks Lodge 2383 will have presented dictionaries to 300 third-graders at Alafia and Nelson elementary schools and Nativity Catholic School by Oct. 16, the anniversary of dictionary writer Noah Webster's birth. Inside the cover of each book is the Elks' motto: "Elks Care-Elks Share" and the lodge name."

"Expanding on observances of the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks of eight years ago, the Katy Elks Lodge observed the week of Sept. 7-13 as National Patriotism Week. Sept. 11 was declared to be National Patriot Day."