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"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"

"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."

"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. "

"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."

"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. "

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

"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."

"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. "

"PORT JERVIS - The culmination of countless hours devoted by members of Port Jervis Lodge of Elks #645 to brightening the holidays for others, brought joy to nearly 200 local children and their families the day before Christmas."

The 469 roomy seats, original wood floors, large screen, good acoustics and balcony create a vision for Stefan Klosowski. Perhaps the historic Elks Theatre in Middletown could be something like the Allen Theatre in Annville or the Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg, holding plays and musical recitals, said Klosowski, director of the Greater Middletown Economic Development Corp. Maybe some smaller screens could show independent films upstairs? What about an art gallery and an attached coffee shop?

"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."

"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.

"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:

"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.""

"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. "

"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 "

"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."

"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."

"Local hunters have the opportunity to stretch out a helping hand to veterans in need. The Elks have begun the annual collection of deer, elk and other animal hides which will be tanned and distributed for recreational and occupational therapy throughout the Veterans Administration health-care system to OUR Disabled Veterans'. The Elks also have a program in place where tanned leather is cut and sewn into specially designed fingerless gloves, which are furnished to Veterans confined to wheelchairs to protect their hands during movement. The drive is part of a nationwide leather program that the Elks have been operating since 1948. The motto of the Elks National Veterans Service Commission is: "So long as there are Veterans, the benevolent and protective order of Elks will never forget them.""

" 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.