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    "services_text": "The lodge offers an active calendar built around three pillars: community service, member events, and veteran support. On any given week you might find a fundraiser for a local family in crisis, a youth activity program, or a planning meeting for the next scholarship cycle. The deck parties each summer have become a genuine Capital Region tradition, drawing members and guests for food, live music, and the kind of easy conversation that only happens when people feel at home.\n\nVeterans programs are a cornerstone of everything this lodge does. Members coordinate with local service organizations\u2026",
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            "answer": "Membership in the Elks is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old. The best way to start is by visiting the lodge at 1152 Curry Rd, attending a public event, or reaching out through the national website at elks.org to connect with a current member who can sponsor your application."
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            "answer": "The lodge runs a packed calendar including summer deck parties, dinner events, holiday charity drives, youth activity programs, veterans support meetings, and community fundraisers. Events are posted for members and interested guests through lodge communications."
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            "question": "Does the Elks Lodge support veterans specifically?",
            "answer": "Yes. Veterans support is one of the lodge's core programs. Members actively work to connect local vets with benefits information, peer support, and community resources. The national Elks organization also funds veteran-specific grants and programs that local lodges administer."
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            "answer": "Many lodge events, including certain community fundraisers and public service activities, are open to the broader Schenectady community. The lodge facility and member-exclusive events require membership. Attending a public event is a great way to get a feel for the community before applying."
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            "answer": "Recent charitable efforts have included providing holiday gifts to over 75 children, fundraising for families with local needs, and supporting youth programs in the area. The lodge is consistently active in giving back to the Capital Region community throughout the year."
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            "answer": "The lodge is located at 1152 Curry Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306. For specific questions about parking, hours, or upcoming events, visiting elks.org or stopping by directly is the best approach, as lodge schedules vary by season."
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            "answer": "The lodge is a chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.), a national fraternal organization founded in 1868. The national organization supports scholarships, veterans programs, and community service initiatives, all of which the local Schenectady chapter actively participates in."
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