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Written by David Roche

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The Drug Awareness Education program of Eustis Elks Lodge #1578, in conjunction with the Lake County chapter of Students Working Against Tobacco, held a karaoke party for teens at the lodge Oct. 19. The lodge provided a professional karaoke vendor, pizza and soda for approximately 25 youths and adults. Eight members assisted. The youth also decorated pumpkins and sang and danced to the karaoke singers.

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Eustis Elks Lodge #1578 set up two booths at the Eustis First Friday event Oct. 3. One booth included a table filled with Elks brochures and giveaways, such as Eustis Elks wood rulers, pencils and Florida Elks Red Ribbons. The theme for this month was the Red Ribbon program, and ribbons and giveaways were given to the many adults and children who stopped at the booth. The other booth had the Drug Awareness double free throw basketball game, which was a big hit with the youth. This allowed the Elks to explain the Hoop Shoot program to those who shot baskets. The event and lodge booths were well attended. The booth is a new yearlong monthly program that the new Exalted Ruler has committed to staff.

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On Sept. 20, Arcadia Elks Lodge #1524 held its annual Brotherhood Ride fundraising event and raised more than $13,000 for families of first responders who have died in the line of duty. All items including food were donated from the community for the event. There was a 50/50 raffle and a live auction with an auctioneer and items including handmade cornhole boards, homemade cakes and pies, and quilts. Local businesses and members also donated for the cause. The ride is an annual cycling event where participants honor fallen first responders by raising funds for their families through a challenging multiday group ride. The lodge has organized this event for the past eight years, raising more than $120,000. Ricky Mercer, PER, a longtime member, has participated in the ride for several years and helps to lead fundraising efforts.

Pictured is a stand-up banner at the lodge featuring fallen first responders.

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On Sept. 23, Eustis Elks participated in a community block party at Triangle Elementary School in Tavares. Members hosted a table highlighting the lodge’s Drug Awareness program and gave out Eustis Elks suckers, pencils, rulers and coloring books. They also gave out Elks brochures featuring programs such as Drug Awareness, Red Ribbons, Florida Elks Youth Camp, Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services and Hoop Shoot. The event was attended by school staff members and approximately 300 students and their parents.

Pictured is the lodge stand-up sign with giveaway items on the table.

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On Aug. 7, Inverness Elks Lodge #2522 completed its 12th annual Backpacks for Success back-to-school program for Citrus County and area schools. This year, they provided backpacks and supplies for 207 students. This project was funded using the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant.

Pictured are 15 members who helped with the project.