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"Friends of Jeremy Friedrich, 4, who remains in critical condition after becoming entangled in a jump rope, have planned a "Karaoke for a Cause" benefit at 7 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the Fullerton Elks Lodge. The $50 ticket will include food, a karaoke disc jockey and prizes awarded throughout the night. The net proceeds will go to the Friedrich family to help pay for medical expenses."

"One of the most iconic structures at Mountain View Cemetery is the big, bronze elk that sits atop a tumulus in Plot 32. The elk was commissioned by the Oakland Lodge Number 171 of Elks to mark their burial blot at the cemetery. It was completed in 1896."

SILVERTHORNE - Due to the generosity of residents and local businesses, the weekly free dinner at the Elks Lodge in Silverthorne isn't just a symbol of economic challenges faced in Summit County. It also represents the community's good faith and support of each other."

"All told, 130 families and individuals received care boxes. Eric Clark, 26, delivered boxes with Hooper. He has been delivering them on Christmas Eve since he was young. He enlisted in the Navy shortly after graduating from high school and returned home from Japan, where he is stationed, for the holidays."

"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."

"Members of Yuma's Elks Lodge were busy Thursday morning, playing Santa to 150 needy families. They gathered at the lodge at 6:30 a.m. to fill food boxes for each family with such items as chicken, eggs, milk, bread and other food staples."

"Several hundred local families shopped for free food and toys at Salida Elks Lodge 808 Friday and Saturday as part of its the Christmas basket program. "

"Battle Creek Elks Lodge #131 participated in the Toys for Tots program for the fourth consecutive year. Toys for Tots is a program sponsored by the Marines. Local Marines were honored during a holiday lasagna dinner and collected the toys donated by its members. These toys are then distributed to local children. Despite the local economy, the Elks still exceeded their goal."

"The Springfield Elks lodge has purchased Northwood Hills Country Club and sold its downtown location."

"Members of McAlester Elks Lodge 533 and other Elks from across Oklahoma have once again donated money for Christmas gifts to be taken to all veterans who live at the Talihina Veterans Center. "

"Thirty-five students in grades K-6 are having a little brighter Christmas, with the help of volunteers from Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2815 and the Marana Unified School District."

"Seven members of the Brookings Elks Lodge #1934 Tuesday busily wrapped gifts to be included in the more than 400 Christmas food and gift boxes to be delivered to needy families on Saturday, Dec. 19. "

"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."

"I grew up going to the Elks Home in Bedford during Christmas, but I think yesterday was the first time in my 31 years that I've gone with snow on the ground. It's a great sight -- if you're in the area go check it out while the snow is still around"

"Lodge members packed 125 boxes with ham, noodles, butter, potatoes, milk, bread, oranges, crackers, pudding, soup, syrup and other items."

"We want to thank school administrators and teachers for allowing Helena Elks Lodge 193 to distribute dictionaries to all third-grade students in the Helena area. Over 1,000 age-approropriate dictionaries were given away. This Elks project was done in conjunction with "The Dictionary Project," a nonprofit organization which distributes over 4 million dictionaries annually."

"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. "

"Two masked, armed men robbed a 69-year-old man outside the Racine Elks Lodge, 5844 Douglas Ave., early Saturday night, then entered the hall and robbed a bingo cashier of an undetermined amount of cash in front of about 70 people, Caledonia Police Sgt. Daniel Warren said in a news release."

""For the last 61 years the Elks Lodge has been providing food baskets for needy families," said Dick McConnell, the project's coordinator. "We provide them with a full turkey dinner. We bought 140-some turkeys.""

"A boxing tournament featuring 60 fighters from three states and Canada will be held at the Kalispell Elks Lodge on Saturday, Dec. 19. The "junior session" is scheduled for 2-5 p.m., followed by the more experienced boxers at 7-10 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m."