What's going on... Nov 20, 2008
Will be at the Elks Lodge from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are now available for $12. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
The movie magician Nov 3, 2008
Sarah Elks RICHARD Saunders, the uncle of rugby league superstar Johnathan Thurston, has been farewelled in a tear-filled service in Brisbane. Shelby Steele In an interview with Geraldine Doogue on Radio National, Shelby Steele explains why the US is not racist. (The Australian)
Apples take center stage at Terhune Orchards Sep 17, 2008
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and benefiting the Elks' charities for handicapped children, the 31st annual festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Point Pleasant Beach. It also will feature crafts, live entertainment, games, antiques and a five-mile run at 9 a.m.. (NJ.com -- Times)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the ride begins at 11 a.m. Following a 40-mile ride through the Connecticut River Valley, a barbecue will be hosted by the Westbrook Elks Lodge (142 Seaside Ave.) ... The ride will be led by Eddie Trotta, pre-eminent custom chopper designer and two-time champion of the Discovery Channel series "Biker Build-Off." Bikers for Babies begins in Middletown at Palmer Field, 1 Bernie O'Rourke Drive, and winds 40 miles through the Connecticut River Valley and ends with a... (Middletown Press, CT)
Community datebook (08/29/08) Aug 29, 2008
LuLu and the Aqua Nets, 3 p.m., Sluicebox Tavern, Alaska State Fairgrounds, and 9 p.m., Eagle River Elks Club, 17111 N. Eagle River Loop Road. Local ladies play live music for weekend listeners. (Anchorage Daily News)
Together (8/25/08) Aug 26, 2008
Julie (Wallace) and Jim Ede celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 23 at the Palmer Elks Lodge in Wasilla. They were married Aug. 23, 1958, in South Bend, Ind. (Anchorage Daily News)
Creatures take over landmark fruit stand Aug 16, 2008
Enormous elks, burly buffalo, huge horses. Even a decorated dragon or two. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Portsmouth area community calendar Aug 11, 2008
n MILLER FAMILY SILENT AUCTION AND BENEFIT DINNER will be held from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at Elks Lodge 1393, Rochester. Tickets on sale at MetroCast Office, 21 Jarvis Ave., Rochester and at the door. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Keynotes for August 7 Aug 7, 2008
LOTTO HOUSE WINNER- Hudson resident Joan Leahy was winner of the Lotto House raffled by the Friends of the Hudson Senior Center at the July picnic at Elks Pavilion ... EXTEND CELEBRATION- The annual Hot Air Festival at Elks Pavilion, Park Street, has been extended to two days this year, and will take place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10 ... Fifteen balloonists from New England and New York state will participate in the event, which is co-sponsored by the Elks and the Hudson Public Library. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Collector's Corner: Bargain hunting at Terry-Taylor Jul 29, 2008
Food and soda will be sold by various groups, including elephant ears by the Altrusa Club and hamburgers by the Elks. grandie wrote on Jul 27, 2008 9:32 AM:" my famliy and i go the sale every year, i like to call it our family reunion. plus we see friends that we haven't seen in a while. it is the best sale i have ever been to. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Keynotes for July 17 Jul 17, 2008
DEB S DAY JULY 20- Friends and family of Hudson resident Debbie Herrick invite local families to attend Deb s Day, a fundraiser at Elks Pavilion, Sunday, July 20 from 1-7 p.m. All can enjoy food, music, games and raffles. Herrick, a single mother of two, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and all proceeds will aid her family. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Big Bear Lake Rotary Club sponsors the annual... Jul 4, 2008
Peddler s Market, July 5 and 6, Elks Lodge ... The Elks Lodge is at the corner of Paine Road and Village Drive at the west entrance to the Village, Big Bear Lake. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Talk of the Town: You’ve got to accentuate the positive Jun 22, 2008
SANDY MARATOS PHOTOBoth the Fleet Reserve Association of Tucson and the Military Officers Association were well represented at Elks Flag Raising ceremony ... Both the Fleet Reserve Association of Tucson and the Military Officers Association were well represented June 14 at Elks Flag raising ceremony held at the Green Valley Elks Lodge #2592, organized by Hans Boensel, veterans chairperson. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Realtors group goes Antiques Roadshow May 28, 2008
The Woman s Council of Realtors will host an Appraisal Fair Saturday May 31, at the Woburn Lodge of Elks, 295 Washington St., Woburn 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Antiques, decorative arts, flea market finds and attic treasures will be verbally appraised by a Skinner appraiser. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Elkette's Annual Flea Market May 8, 2008
The Elkette's Annual Flea Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 9 and 10 at the Lebanon Elks Lodge, 630 Park St. There will be miscellaneous items, both new and used, that can be gifts for Mother's Day, which is Sunday, May 11. Lunch will be served both days. (Lebanon Express, OR)
60 years of many happy returns Apr 23, 2008
For decades, the Elks have been loyal Democrats and dedicated voters, dating to the votes they cast for Franklin Roosevelt on multiple occasions during World War II, when both were serving in the Army ... The Elks went to the Valencia Borough Building around noon to cast their ballots for Obama; both are in good physical shape and can walk without assistance ... The Elks spent nearly their entire lives in New York, living in the Bronx, Queens and upstate near Albany. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Whitetails Unlimited to host fund-raising banquet Apr 17, 2008
The event will take place Thursday, May 8, at The Elks Club, 36 E. Eau Claire St., Rice Lake. This fund-raiser will feature a dinner, auction, door prizes, sporting equipment, limited edition wildlife and outdoor art, and WTU collectibles. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Keynotes for April 3 Apr 4, 2008
For more information attend the weekly meeting, each Thursday at 7 p.m. at Elks Hall, Park Street ... LEGENDS TO APPEAR- Forever Legends, an impersonator show, will be presented at Hudson Elks Hall, Park Street, Saturday, May 3 to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life ... HABITAT HAPPENING- Boston Harbor cruises, a Newburyport weekend and signed collectibles from Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots are among the items featured at the Spring Auction to benefit Habitat for... (Hudson Sun, MA)
Calendar of Events Mar 22, 2008
Come to Steak Night every Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Conroe Elks Lodge, located at 13680 Old Texaco Rd. in Conroe, for good food, good atmosphere, good company, darts, and horseshoes ... Kids wanted at Conroe Elks Lodge from 2 p.m. to about 5 p.m. for an Easter Egg Hunt. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Pointers for Play Mar 7, 2008
Ellen Peters (l) gives Dana Raymer some pointers on mah-jongg play during the St. Patrick s Festival Bridge and Canasta Benefit held Tuesday at the Dublin Elks Lodge. Mah-jongg is a game of Chinese origin played by four people with 144 domino-like pieces or tiles marked in suits, counters and dice. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Kennebec Valley Stamp Club to hold March 15 show Mar 6, 2008
AUGUSTA The Kennebec Valley Stamp Club will hold a Collectors Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 15 at the Augusta Elks Lodge, off Civic Center Drive. The show this year will be open to include all philatelic materials, post cards, paper ephemera, coins and small collectibles. (Courier Publications, ME)
On display (49) Feb 15, 2008
Samaritan Regional Cancer Center, 501 N.W. Elks Drive. Through February: Artwork by Judy Findley. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Pay a visit to Prescott Dec 28, 2007
ELKS OPERA HOUSE The restoration of the 102-year-old structure is ongoing, funded by contributions. Local author Christopher E. Hoy has written a children's book, The Elk in the Attic, to raise money for the work. (AZCentral -- Travel)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Students invited to enter film festival Dec 6, 2007
Members meet for dinner and dancing Friday evenings at the Vista Elks Lodge. Dinner is served from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Music for dancing begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is 13. (North County Times)
Something different Dec 6, 2007
Rio Rancho Elks Lodge 2500, 1530 Barbara Loop, will sponsor its monthly super breakfast on Dec. 8 from 8 to 11 ... All proceeds will be used to further Elks charities and youth activities ... The DBSA (Depression Bipolar Support Alliance) Rio Rancho is a peer lead support group that meets Mondays at 11 a.m. at Elks Lodge No. 2500, Barbara Loop and Sara Road. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Veterans Day events set this weekend Nov 10, 2007
In the old veterans' park across from Central Fire Station in downtown Stamford, in front of the Elks Club, members of Post 9617 and other veterans will place a wreath to honor those who served in the nation's wars. The Stamford Veterans Day parade begins at noon tomorrow at Ridgeway Shopping Center on Summer Street. (Stamford Advocate)
Regional calendar Nov. 1 edition Nov 2, 2007
Parking will be available at the Elks' Club parking lot on oak street. $36. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Help Rolla youth, go to Flap Jack Day on Saturday Nov 1, 2007
The Optimist Club of Rolla will hold its 24th annual Flap Jack Day fundraiser from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Rolla Elks Lodge, Highway 63 South. The Optimist Club of Rolla is synonymous with Rolla s friend of youth since 1964. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Regional calendar Oct. 25 edition Oct 26, 2007
Showtime is Magic Elks Club, South Street, Tewksbury ... Showtime is Magic Elks Club, South Street, Tewksbury ... Craft Fair Elks Lodge, 295 Washington St., Woburn. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Bulletin board Oct 24, 2007
Everyone that helps will receive complimentary tickets to the Night of Laughs Comedy Show, Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Middleboro Elks Lodge. For more information, call 508-923-3406. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Muirs showing off new digs on walk Oct 13, 2007
There is a beautiful view out onto the Pontiac Elks Club grounds from the rear of the condo and that is made even more generous by the addition of the sunroom on that side. A laundry room is perfectly placed in the layout to make easy accessibility. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Local calendar Oct. 4 edition Oct 6, 2007
Cub Scouts Cub Scout Pack 48, sponsored by the Tewksbury/Wilmington Elks, invites boys, grades 1-5, and their parents who are interested in Cub Scouting to join. The Pack has three weekly den meetings per month, one pack meeting per month, and various activities, which are optional. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Sampler for Sept. 27 Oct 2, 2007
A Day 4 Andre will be held Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Hudson Elks Pavilion, Hudson. There will be live bands, a disc jockey, family style barbecue and lots of kids activities such as face painting, balloon animals, bouncy rides and more. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Downtown to usher in autumn Oct 2, 2007
Participating downtown businesses include Eichholz Flowers, Country Attic, Key Insurance, Waynesboro Historical Society, the Presbyterian Church Youth Group, Country Expressions, Elks Club, TranquiliTEA, All State Insurance, Vintage Attic, the Furniture Market, James Shoes, Sander's Furniture, On the Road Books, Tucked Away Treasures, Kindred Spirits, Seek No Further, Friendship Baptist Church, Waynesboro Floor Covering, Twice as Nice, Susquehanna Bank, Kpbooking, Windows and More and M... (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Apple & Pork Festival longtime hit in Clinton Sep 30, 2007
Virgil Gibson, 89, with the Clinton Elks Lodge 785, stirs the ham and beans Saturday (Sept. 29, 2007) at the annual Apple and Pork festival in Clinton. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Burke Park will be bustling throughout the Canal Celebration Aug 7, 2007
Both Friday and Saturday, from 7-11 p.m., the Elks Lodge on Gansevoort Street conducts an open house on the lawn, serving food and beverages and featuring live entertainment. Sunday afternoon offers a chicken and ribs barbecue on the lawn from 11 a.m. until it is all gone, so get there early. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SEEKS DONATIONS FROM COMMUNITY TO AID PROGRAM Aug 6, 2007
In addition to the many families who rely on Catholic Charities food pantry, the program sponsors monthly food distributions, held at the Fulton Elks Lodge, to help meet the increasing need for food subsidy in our county. The program also provides Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets, and sponsor s the Let s Give For A Kid program to ensure a happy holiday season for hundreds of families. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
HERITAGE FOUNDATION ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE TO FEATURE VINTAGE CLOTHING DISPLAY Jul 11, 2007
Set for Harborfest Weekend, the Heritage Foundation s Antique Show sponsored by Entergy Nuclear Northeast, will be held July 27-29 at the Oswego Elks Lodge, 132 W. Fifth St.. As part of the show and sale, the Heritage Foundation will maintain a booth featuring consigned or donated antiques and collectibles. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Area towns announce 4th of July celebrations Jun 30, 2007
Fireworks will be at dusk on Wednesday at the Pontiac Elks Country Club. Sibley. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Weekend Guide Jun 28, 2007
Artist talk with Kaley Finegan and Lindsay O'Leary, 6-8 p.m.; "World Within Worlds," new glass works by Kaley Finegan, Christopher and Brian Frus; "Efflorescence: The Sea After Time," a glass installation inspired by the sea; "Totem and Taboo," 98 glass box castings by Judi Charlson," all through Aug. 19; "Fiberart International, 2007," the 19th juried exhibition of the Fiberarts Guild of America; "Boxes II: Group A," artists explore the simple and functional construction of a box, both through... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obituaries for Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Jun 19, 2007
Irma was a member of the La Crosse Century Club, the American Association of University Women, the La Crosse Elks Club and was a member of and organist for the Eastern Star Chapter in La Crosse. Granddaughter of a florist and trained as a botanist, Irma loved the outdoors and all of nature. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Day in / day out area entertainment guide Jun 16, 2007
A ballroom dance is planned from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Butte Elks Club, Montana and Galena ... The Butte Dance Club will hold a dance at the Elks Club on Saturday, June 16, from 7 to 11 p.m. Featuring The Highlights, the dance is open to anyone wanting to dance or just listen to good music. (Montana Standard, MT)
Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs: Temecula Elks keep busy Jun 6, 2007
TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Elks, which recently kicked off its 10th year, has held a number of special events over the last couple of months ... At the club's April Family Night, the speaker was Mavis Johnson, one of the California-Hawaii Elks Association Major Project therapists ... Ken Smith was named as the Temecula Elks Citizen of the Year for his support of the Murrieta and Temecula communities. (North County Times)
May 30 Your Community in Brief May 31, 2007
Elks Club creates LBCC scholarship. The Corvallis Elks Club has established the Corvallis Elks Charity Trust Scholarship Endowment Fund through the Linn-Benton Community College Foundation. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Schedule of Memorial Day events May 25, 2007
The Hamilton Elks hosts the third annual veterans barbecue Saturday from noon-6 p.m. Veterans and families of active duty servicemen and women in the Middle East eat free ... Monday's festivities kick off with a parade at 12:30 p.m. with more than 100 entries starting on Main Street at the Elks and ending at Linderman School. (Missoulian, MT)
Let the summer season begin May 24, 2007
Peddler s Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Big Bear Lake Elks Lodge ... The Elks Lodge on Village Drive at Paine Road in Big Bear Lake. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Downtown district gets historic recognition May 22, 2007
Included are four structures already on the National Register: The Deborah Cook Sayles Public Library at 13 Summer St. (1899-1902), the domed Old Post Office at 1 Summer St. (later made an adjunct to the library), completed in 1897, the 1926 Elks Lodge at 27-37 Exchange St., now being renovated for an antiques seller, bookseller and other uses, and the The Times building (1895) at 23 Exchange St. "It's a feather in the city's cap," said Matt Kierstead, a leaders in the downtown PADS group and a... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Lake area events May 19, 2007
August 17 hakey's Reunion Jazz Band will perform at the Laurie Elks Lodge. Contact the Ozark Jass Society at 365-3411 or visit www. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Kiwanis Club plans antique show, sale Apr 26, 2007
Pontiac Daily Leader - News. Thursday, April 26, 2007. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Inland Community News: Cinco de Mayo festival scheduled Apr 24, 2007
ESCONDIDO ---- The Elizabeth Hospice is seeking caring people to participate in the Spring Volunteer Training and Community Education class that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9, 10 and 11 at the Elks Club, 2430 S. Escondido Blvd.. Professional hospice staff teach the free class, addressing issues such as hospice care, spiritual concerns, working with nonverbal patients, cultural diversity and active listening. (North County Times)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Paddle a canoe for charity Apr 20, 2007
VISTA -- More than 35 cribbage players recently gathered at the Vista Elks Lodge for the monthly Senior Cribbage Challenge ... The next match will be held April 26 at the Vista Elks Lodge 1947 E Vista Way. (North County Times)
Community Events Apr 12, 2007
Harrison Elks Lodge tells activities, karaoke Wednesday is hamburger night at Harrison Elks Lodge located on Hwy ... Friday, April 13 from 5:30-7 p.m. is Dinner with the Elks ... Proceeds from the Elks meals are used to support local kids programs such at the under privileged Children s Christmas party. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
LISTMANIA: Things we wish were still here. Apr 5, 2007
Also, there was "Body Fitness" which used to be in the old Elks Lodge. I really miss the Elks. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Community Calendar Apr 5, 2007
PRINCETON The Princeton Red Hats will hold a luncheon at 11 a.m. April 14 at the Princeton Elks Lodge. This event is titled Ride-um-Red Hats and will have a western theme. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Sweet celebration benefits downtown revitalization work Feb 24, 2007
Other local businesses, such as Henicle's Market, Bonnie's Memory Makers, the Waynesboro Country Club, Castle Fabrics and the Elks Club, also have donated services for the event. e really involved a lot of Main Street businesses as well as some others who support our efforts, Malin added. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Community Notes Feb 24, 2007
PRINCETON The Princeton Elks Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Crippled Children s Corporation, will sponsor a free diagnostic clinic for children with orthopedic problems on March 15 ... Roy Pierson, chairman of the local Elks Lodge committee, stated that the clinic will be at Perry Memorial Hospital, north front door. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Joe Walsh concert to benefit Grauer School Feb 6, 2007
OCEANSIDE -- Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 has a bus going to the Pauma Casino Feb. 19. The bus will leave the lodge parking lot at 8:15 a.m. and return at 3 p.m. The cost is 6 per person, driver gratuity included. (North County Times)
Obituaries - 1/11/2007 Jan 11, 2007
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Oceanside Elks Lodge ... Mortuary, Vista Chapel, with the Rev. Richard Mill and the Oceanside Elks officiating. (North County Times)
