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Written by Lauren Dowd-Shedlock, PER

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Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 held its annual Flag Day ceremony and summer barbecue June 14. Highlights included a flag ceremony, car and bike show, live music, family games, and participation from local first responders and the 16th Reenactment Group, who presented the lodge with a commemorative plaque. The lodge was especially honored to celebrate the 101st birthday of special guest Alfred “Al” Haworth, pictured, a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from April 1943 to December 1945. 

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Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 hosted an Easter dessert and basket auction April 17, raising more than $2,600 for Clewiston Friends of Animals in their mission to reduce animal homelessness. The event featured a variety of homemade desserts and festive Easter baskets donated by lodge members and local residents.

Pictured is community member Jason Williams, whose enthusiastic participation and support helped make the fundraiser a sweet success.

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The West Palm Beach #1352 Ladies Auxiliary held a raffle Jan. 27 which raised $1,185 for The Lord’s Place, an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness in Palm Beach County by providing housing, job training and supportive services for the most vulnerable in the community.

Pictured are Carol Limbaugh, Ladies Treasurer; Anne Noble, The Lord’s Place Chief Advancement Officer; and Wendy Lombard, Ladies President.

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On March 4, Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 awarded $1,000 scholarships to seven high school seniors, recognizing their academic achievements and community involvement. This year’s scholarship recipients are Blake Lugosi, Jesse Baxter, Jaden Kostura, Tyler Jhagoo, Madison Vetere, Mohammed Jaber and Mirabelle Kakushadze. These students attend Jupiter High School, William T. Dwyer High School and Jupiter Christian School. The scholarships are funded by the lodge’s weekly charity bingo, which is open to the public.

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On March 21, Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 hosted its annual community awards banquet, honoring those who serve the community. The event recognized outstanding individuals from various fields, including firefighter, EMT, paramedic, Clewiston Police, Hendry County Sheriff Officer, detention officer and teacher of the year. The lodge also recognized its own members by presenting awards for Elk, Elk Citizen, Officer, and House Committee Member of the Year. Family and friends of the recipients enjoyed a dinner prepared by Harlan Griggs, Exalted Ruler, who was also honored for his two years of dedicated service to the lodge.

ER Harlan Griggs is pictured, right, receiving his award from Greg Westberry, PDD.