On Nov. 29, Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Lodge #2753 volunteers went to the Jacobson House to entertain the veterans with karaoke singers. They also brought $500 worth of handmade blankets along with toothbrushes, toothpaste, crossword puzzle books and socks. Karaoke singers…

      Sanford Elks Lodge #1241 hosted its first Swing 4 Veterans charity golf tournament Oct. 29. The tournament was held at the Mayfair Country Club in Sanford and had 121 players, including members and nonmembers. There were 32 hole…

On Oct. 3, Sanford Elks Lodge #1241 participated in the city of Lake Mary’s National Night Out event. This event is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The lodge gave out information on its upcoming…

Tampa Lodge’s Oct. 23 Club Chivalry meeting of 27 students at Robinson High School began with Carolyn Miller handing out raffle tickets for two $25 gift cards, like they do for each meeting — one at first bell to encourage the…

On Nov. 2, the Zephyrhills Elks Lodge Veterans Committee donated 30 pounds of fruits and vegetables to Healing Heart soup kitchen. Healing Heart feeds veterans without homes as well as others in the community and also has a laundry facility.…

On Oct. 21, Fort Pierce Lodge participated in the 41st annual Boys & Girls Club chili cook-off, held at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The lodge won first place and were presented a trophy Nov. 7 at the…

           On Nov. 16, members of the Eustis Elks Lodge’s Anna Miller Circle #1578 packed 25 Thanksgiving dinners for Eustis Elementary students and their families. Included in the dinner packages were instant potatoes, canned vegetables, sweet potatoes,…