Elks Lodge 823

BINGO 6:30PM
2026-01-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
REAL BINGO is now every other week! NEW START TIME 6:30 PM
Packet sales begin at 6 PM, Game starts at 6:30 PM!

*This event is open to Elks members and their guests! The lounge opens at 4 PM, and Bingo starts at 6 PM.

Check the Blast or Facebook for food available in the week.

Queen of Hearts
2026-01-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:00
Queen of Hearts is back! It will be held every Friday night.

Ticket sales will begin on Friday from 6 PM to 8 PM.
The drawing will be at 8:00 PM.
Friday’s Pot = $TBD
*Eligible Players:
Open to Elk members, visiting Elks, as well as Emblem Club members.
A valid Elks/Emblem Club ID must be presented to purchase tickets.
**Must be present to win.

11th Annual PER White Elephant Auction 5PM
2026-01-31 17:00 - 22:00
11th Annual PER White Elephant Auction January 31 Auction begins at 5:00 PM Dining Room at the Lodge

Join us for one of the most entertaining and anticipated events of the year — the PER White Elephant Auction! Bring your sense of humor, a wrapped surprise, and get ready for a fun-filled evening supporting great causes.

How it works:Each person must bring at least one new (unused) item for the auctionWrap items in newspaper or white paper and write the value on the top of the gift

Auction Details:Auction starts at 5:00 PMYou will need to sign up for an auction numberAt the end, you will pay with cash or check only for auction item payments*Proceeds support PER charities, scholarships, and lodge needs

Extra Treats from the Emblem Club:Appetizers available for purchase during the auctionA homemade pie auction, with proceeds benefiting Emblem Club charities

The Infamous White Elephant:One of the auction items will be the legendary White Elephant — hidden among the treasures! If you win it, you’ll have the honor (and responsibility ) of caring for it for the entire year, until it’s auctioned off again at next year’s event.Who knows… You might get the infamous WHITE ELEPHANT!

After the auction, stick around, relax, and enjoy the rest of the evening at the Lodge. This is a great way to regift something new that just wasn’t your thing — and have a lot of laughs along the way!

We hope to see you there!

Taco Tuesday!
2026-02-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-17 17:00 - 19:00
Come to the Lodge for Taco Tuesday!
Food: tacos (hard and soft shell), quesadillas, chips, and taco salad.
Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole sides.

Officer Meeting 6:30PM
2026-02-03 18:30 - 19:30
Officer Meeting/Ritual Practice
6:30 PM

Bar Card Bingo 6PM
2026-02-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-18 18:00 - 21:00
Bar Card Bingo every Wednesday. All are welcome!
Bar Bingo is played with playing cards. It costs $1.00 for three cards. An app randomly picks cards; if you “match,” you flip over that card. When all three cards (in one row) are flipped, you have a Bingo!
Lots of members are there to help you play! Come on down, but be careful…..you might have too much fun!
See Blast on Tuesdays or Facebook for food options.
Lounge opens at 4PM

Taska & the Party Band 7PM
2026-02-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00
The dance is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Wednesday.
Each band member has a passion for the art of music and has made this journey into a career. For this group, they don’t just bring the music, they bring the party!
Come early to get a seat, as early as 6 PM. The lounge offers Bar Bingo from 6-8PM.
*Cover is $6 for Elk members and $10 for the general public.
See Blast on Tuesdays or Facebook for food options.
Lounge opens at 4 PM

Emblem Club Dinner 6PM
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00
Dinner is served 6 – 7:00 PM
Chicken Enchiladas, Black Beans, Spanish Rice $20
(Includes roll with butter, Salad Bar, homemade dessert, and coffee and tea included).
We will have DJ Ron playing music in the lounge. 7-9 PM All are welcome. You don’t have to be a dancer, just come and enjoy the music!
*Please make reservations in the office. 360-256-0823
*Lounge opens at 4 PM.

Elk Town Music 7PM
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00
Emblem Club Dinner starts the night at 6 PM. Then stick around for a great night of music, dancing, and fellowship! Music starts at 7:00 PMFeaturing your favorite hits from our Elk Town Music DJ Requests welcome — help create the fun!

Come early, wear red for R.E.D. Night, and show your support for our deployed Service Members.

Want to help DJ or share ideas to make this monthly event even better? Contact PER Ron Taylor.

Benefit Bash Live Music 5:30PM
2026-02-07 17:30 - 22:00
*One Night Only! Vancouver Elks, featuring Live Music by “The Bitchins.”This is a benefit bash for Parkinson’s Resources.

Time: Doors open at 5:30 PMMusic is 6-10 PMFunk and soul music with a full horn section and kickin’ vocals. Come groove with us!

Tickets are $25https://loom.ly/6lcFVpM

CMB/Board Meeting 6PM
2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:00
CMB/Board meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. (Monday before Lodge Meetings)
In the Board Room. All members are welcome to attend.

Activities Meeting 5:30 PM
2026-02-10 17:30 - 18:30
Our Activities Meeting will be on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 5:30 PM, before the Lodge Meeting.
This meeting is to coordinate activities for all the Committees and Officer functions.
All Lodge Officers/Trustees and Committee Chairs should plan on attending. All Committee Members can also attend, or anyone wanting to be on a committee can attend.
*In the Stag Bar, unless there’s an event in there, then the Dining Room.

Lodge Meeting 7PM - 1st Nominations (PER Night)
2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:00
The lounge opens at 4 PM, is closed during meetings, and then re-opens after the meeting until 9 PM.
Come in for Taco Tuesday beginning at 5 PM. Come down for some tacos, quesadillas, taquitos, chips, and salsa.
Activities Meeting 5:30 PM
Come to this whacky meeting, the PERs are running the meeting. We are also accepting 1st Nominations for new Officers for the 26-27′ Elk Year!

SlimJims Band 7PM
2026-02-11 18:00 - 21:00
The dance is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Wednesday.
Mixing an eclectic variety of popular music with unconventional “B-side” hits. The Slim Jims put their alternative upbeat twist on over five decades of quality American roots music.
Come early to get a seat, as early as 6 PM. The lounge offers Bar Bingo from 6-8 PM.
*Cover is $6 for Elk members and $10 for the general public.
See Blast on Tuesdays or Facebook for food options.
Lounge opens at 4 PM

Galentine's Day Party 6PM
2026-02-12 18:00 - 22:00
Galentine’s 2026: “No Where to Wear It”
Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:00–10:00 PM At the Lodge

Get ready for one of our most beloved annual events! Galentine’s 2026 is your official excuse to finally wear that outfit — the fabulous dress, bold accessories, or statement shoes that have been waiting for a special occasion. Guess what? Galentine’s IS that occasion!

Grab your gal-pals (and Malentines, too!) and join us for a night filled with friendship, fashion, and fun. Everyone is welcome, and our Malentines crew will be on hand helping to make the night unforgettable — including their legendary, impromptu dance numbers .

This year’s Galentine’s is also a Membership Drive and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so invite friends who may be interested in joining our Elks Family. It’s the perfect way to introduce newcomers to the warmth and fun of our Lodge community.

Tickets• $10 advance (via Eventbrite – coming soon)• $15 at the door

What’s Happening Pop-up vintage clothing shop (find your next treasure!) Purse Auction (bid on something fabulous) Karaoke (channel your inner diva) Dancing all night long Delicious hors d’oeuvres Drink specials all night

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate friendship, fashion, and fun. We’ll see you on the dance floor!

Elk Races 7PM
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00
We are starting Elk Races on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month. (Unless otherwise listed)
For anyone who has not yet participated in Elk Racing, it’s another low-stakes gambling game.

Participants bet between $1-5 on one or more elks (six total)
Odds are calculated based on the number of bets per elk; Elk #1 might pay 2/1 ($2 for every $1 bet); Elk #4 might pay 10/1 ($10 for every $1 bet)
Dice are rolled to move the elks progressively along the spots on their lane
The First Elk to cross the finish line is the winner, and all who bet on this elk are paid out based on the odds

*On Friday nights, the kitchen is closed unless otherwise noted in Blast/Facebook. Members and Guests are allowed to bring food in or have it delivered.

Karaoke 6PM
2026-02-14 18:00 - 21:00
Are you a singer? Come on down, we want to hear you sing!!
Not a singer? THAT’S OK! Come on down and listen to our Elk Members, friends, and family sing.
*On Saturday nights our Kitchen is closed. Members and guests can bring food in or have it delivered.

Elks Birthday, Founded 1868
2026-02-16
Happy 158 years, ELKS!

President's Day
2026-02-16

New Member Orientation 5:30PM
2026-02-17 17:30 - 18:30
New Member Orientation 5:30 PM
Initiation and Lodge Meeting 7 PM
Taco Tuesday starts at 5 PM.
Dress code: Business Casual
Men – collared shirt or polo shirt, slacks
Women – slacks, skirt, collared blouse, or polo shirt.
The lounge opens at 4 PM, closes during meetings/initiation, and then re-opens after. All members must attend meetings or leave the building.

Lodge Meeting 7PM (2nd Nominations & Initiation for New Members)
2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00
The lounge opens at 4 PM, closes during meetings, then re-opens after the meeting until 9 PM.
*All Elk Members in the building have to attend the Lodge Meeting or leave the building.
Food: Taco Tuesday! Come down for some tacos, quesadillas, taquitos, chips, and salsa.

Lodge Meeting: We will be taking 2nd nominations for Officers and Trustees for the 26-27′ Elk Year!
We will also be holding our Orientation and Initiation this night as well. It will be a busy night.
1st Lodge meeting, February 10, 2026 – We will hold our nominations for officers and trustees. (PER Night)
2nd Lodge meeting, February 17, 2026 – If there are any officer positions that no one has been nominated for, nominations will be taken for those positions only.
3rd Lodge meeting, February 24, 2026 – Voting on Officers and Trustees.

Sack Lunch Social 11AM - 1PM
2026-02-19 11:00 - 13:00
When: Thursday, February 19th
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Where: The Stag Bar

What Is It?: Bring your lunch with you and meet in the Stag Bar to enjoy lunch together.

Stay and chat, play cards, cribbage, or other board games.

The lodge will provide coffee, water, and cookies.
We will try to have this social group meet every 3rd Thursday.
