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Written by Lake Okeechobee Elks

Lake Okeechobee Lodge used their Elks National Foundation Promise Grant and Anniversary Grant to host their first Halloween extravaganza. Partnering with other nonprofits, local businesses, first responders and the county commissioners, they hosted 2,238 people at the Agri-Civic Center on Halloween night! There were costume contests, a photo booth, games to play, a hay ride and of course candy! The families enjoyed a safe, fun atmosphere complete with a haunted walk. 

PDD Gary Casperson gives hayrides at Lake Okeechobee’s Halloween extravaganza at the Agri-Civic Center Oct. 31.

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Written by Jupiter Elks

Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 hosted their annual Halloween haunted lodge that drew nearly 1,000 public spectators. They gave 13 local student groups and nonprofit organizations more than $2,000 for staging, decorating and acting out the fright scenes.

With the generosity of the members along with support from the local community, the Jupiter Elks supplied 108 local families with turkey dinners for Thanksgiving.

Jupiter Lodge made lots of children’s Christmas a little extra special with their annual Angel Tree project. Children who are less fortunate received a new outfit and toys.

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Written by Clewiston Elks

The Clewiston Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Clewiston Elks Lodge as their Nonprofit Organization of the Year. This was a new award for the chamber and the Clewiston Elks are the first local nonprofit to be recognized. This award is in recognition of the many community activities that are supported by the Elks.

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Written by Clewiston Elks

Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 held a fundraiser to help support the local Hendry County Sheriff’s Office with their annual shopping-with-the-sheriff program which aims to ensure that kids who are underprivileged have a memorable Christmas. A member of the sheriff’s department is paired with a selected child who takes them shopping for their Christmas wish list.   

Clewiston Lodge Exalted Ruler, Linda Allen, presents a check for $1,000 to Hendry County Deputy, Jeff Nunemaker, for their shopping-with-the-sheriff program.

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Written by Southeast District

The 2018 Southeast District Hoop Shoot took place at the Local Boys and Girls Club with participation from all four district lodges. Pictured are District Vice President, George Zocchi; first-place winner for boys ages 8-9, Briyce Wright, from West Palm Beach Lodge #1352; second-place winner, Wyatt Phillip, from Okeechobee Lodge #2871, ages 8-9 winner, Judson Phillip, from Okeechobee Lodge #2871; second-place winner, Isaiah McElroy, from Jupiter Lodge #2469; ages 12-13 winner, Nicholas Mitaro (second row), from Jupiter Lodge #2469; second-place winner, Sadler Soles, from Clewiston Lodge #1853; West Palm Beach Lodge Hoop Shoot director, Brien Morel; girls ages 8-9 winner, Anna Belle Damiano, from Jupiter Lodge #2469; girls ages 12-13 winner, Rylie Tucker, from Okeechobee Lodge #2871; and District Hoop Shoot director, PER Luis B. Oms, from West Palm Beach Lodge.