Americanism

The Raleigh Elks Lodge #735 invites all veterans and their guests to a Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Lodge located at 5538 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612. Doors will open at 11:30 AM, with lunch served at 12:15 PM following the Pledge of Allegiance and Grace. This annual event is hosted to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. The luncheon is free to all veterans and one guest, as a g

The Hickory Elks Lodge #1654 proudly invites all Elks and their guests to attend the dedication ceremony for the City of Hickory Veterans Memorial on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Located on the front lawn of the Lodge at 356 Main Avenue NW, Hickory, NC, this memorial stands as a lasting tribute to the brave men and women who have served our nation with honor and sacrifice. Join us as we come together in gratitude and remembrance for those who have placed their live

Elks Lodge #1679, Sanford, NC -  On December 12th, members of Elks Lodge #1679 in Sanford, North Carolina, gathered to honor an outstanding student leader, Cadet Staff Sergeant Valeria Martinez. A dedicated sophomore from Lee County High School, Ms. Martinez was recognized for her exceptional achievements in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program. During the ceremony, Lodge members presented Ms. Martinez with the prestigious  Elks JROTC Medal  and a  Certi