"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."
"BATAVIA-Longtime members of the Elks here have been writing letters of protest to state and national officials of the organization regarding the sale of the lodge on East Main Street. "
Gila County Historical Society / Courtesy photo
The Elks building not long after it was built in 1910.
GLOBE - The Globe Elks Lodge #489 has been part of Globe's history for over a century. The lodge was first instituted on May 27, 1899, in response to the petition of a group of local business and professional men, with the initiation of 16 men. "
"Exactly 100 years to the day that Rapid City Elks Lodge No. 1187 received its charter, members gathered in the lodge basement Feb. 17 for an old-fashioned stag night, complete with a steak dinner and poker chips."
"That was the firm message the City Commission delivered during a workshop discussion about continuing noise complaints against the Bamboo Beach Bar & Grille and the Elks Lodge."
"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."
"Sacramento's legendary Top of the Town lounge could be returning to the penthouse of the downtown Elks Building after an absence of more than 40 years."
"An Arizona Republic investigation found that since January, police have been called more than 50 times to the William H. Patterson Improved and Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World at 1007 S. Seventh Ave. That includes a Nov. 7 incident in which police officers found after-hours drinking violations, according to state records. "
""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.""
"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."
"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. "
"In what is likely one of the toughest economic climates in most people's lifetime, many families are struggling to put food on the table. And that could make it difficult for some folks to give thanks this year around their holiday table."
"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 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."
"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."
"WATSONVILLE -- Santa paid an early visit to a special group of children in Watsonville Friday during a Christmas dinner put on by Elks Lodge members."