Clewiston Elks hosted a silent auction March 29 to benefit the Clewiston Friends of Animals, a nonprofit organization aiming to help the overpopulation of strays in the community and to help reduce the homeless animal population in Clewiston.
Pictured is an auction item.
Jupiter Lodge hosted breakfast with the Easter Bunny for local children March 30. The children had one-on-one time and photos with the Easter Bunny, along with Easter crafts.
Pictured are the event volunteers.
On March 7, Jupiter Lodge shared its Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant by donating $1,000 to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Pictured is Amy Wright, executive director. The lodge also donated $1,500 to Choice to Change, whose primary goal is to assist youth, adults or families with life struggles.
On March 10, Eagle Scout Kyle Rogers from Boy Scout Troop #199 received the Elks Eagle Scout Award at the troop’s Scout of Honor ceremony from West Palm Beach Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler, Larry Quick.
On Oct. 23, Elks member Johnathan Pulver and his son, Conner, as well as some family members attended the Gold Coast Down Syndrome's 29th annual Awareness Walk for Down's Syndrome, representing West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352. Several members spoke with the participants, supporters, family and friends about the Elks' community outreach and charities. Donna Revera, Florida's Elks Children's Therapy Services physical therapist, also attended. To date, the walk raised $196,959 toward their $200,000 goal. These monies support the educational, vocational, recreational and informative programs for Palm Beach's residents with Down’s syndrome.