Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Lodge #2753 hosted its annual car show Jan. 21 to benefit the Army of Hope. Thirty-one Elks volunteered at the event. The show featured 88 cars from both members and nonmembers. There were six classes from the 1900s to 2023, stock and modified, and best of show. The event included an Elks membership table as well as T-shirt sales, a chance auction and two 50/50 drawings. The opening ceremony was performed by the Guns n Hoses Pipes n Drums, a group of first responders wearing kilts marching and playing bagpipes. The event raised $6,880.39 for the Army of Hope.
Pictured are Jack Chickerillo (a member of Oak Lawn/Chicago Ridge, IL Lodge #2254 waiting to demit to Lodge #2753) and Pete Thompson, PER raising the flag and members of the Guns n Hoses Pipes n Drums.