Elks Lodge 823

Celebration of Life, Deborah Walling 4PM
2024-12-16 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
We lost a long-time member: Debra Walling. She was both a member of Vancouver Emblem #473 and Vancouver Elks #823. She was a constant Emblem supporter and friend. We will miss her smile and trendy fashion sense.
* Her memorial service will be held at the Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

CMB/Board Meeting 6PM
2024-12-16 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 6PM
2024-12-17 18:00 - 19:00
Our Activities Meeting will be on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6 PM.
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.

Special Initiation
2024-12-17 19:00 - 20:30

Bar Card Bingo 6-8PM
2024-12-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-08 18:00 - 20:00
Bar Card Bingo every Wednesday. All are welcome!
Bar Bingo is played with playing cards. It is $1.00 for 3 cards. An app randomly picks cards, if you “match”, you flip over that card. When all three cards (in 1 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!
Elk Cove Menu is also available in Lounge.

Veterans Bingo at CLC
2024-12-18 18:00 - 20:00
at the CLC @ 6PM
*Please contact Leonard Mills for more information and to volunteer.

One Eyed Kats Practice 6:30PM(Emil Room)
2024-12-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-01-08 18:30 - 20:30
One-Eyed Kats practice downstairs in the Emil room. Members can go down and listen. Just remember to bring any plates, drinkware, etc. back up to the bar/kitchen.
Blues, R&B, and rock and roll. http://www.oneeyedkats.com/

Taska & the Party Band
2024-12-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-08 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 p.m. Snacks and water are available for purchase.
*Cover is $6 for Elk members and $10 for the general public.

BINGO 6:30PM
2024-12-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-09 18:00 - 21:00
REAL BINGO is now on Thursdays! NEW START TIME 6:30 PM
Packet sales begin at 6 PM, Game starts at 6:30 PM!

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

Special Blue Plate special meals are now on Thursdays. Check the Blast for what is available that week.

Community Jazz Band Concert 7:30PM
2024-12-19 19:30 - 21:30
Free (or $5 donation) Jazz Concert with the Community Jazz Band in the lodge room. 7:30-9:30PM

PER Christmas Party 4PM
2024-12-20 16:00 - 18:00
PER Christmas Party in the Stag Bar, 4PM.

Officer Steak Night 5PM, Live Music Mario Carboni 7PM
2024-12-20 16:00 - 22:00
Steak $27 comes with a salad, baked potato, and vegetables.
Or select Fish, $25: Salmon with a salad, baked potato, and vegetables.
*The steak will be upgraded to Ribeye from Sirloin, 8oz portion. Hence the pricing change.
Please call the office to make your reservations, by the Wednesday before.
When you call, please select an open time for dinner.
*Late RSVPs may not be taken. 360-256-0823
Live Music by Mario Carboni (in the Lodge room) at 7 PM
$6 members, $10 non-members
*Steak Night Tips and proceeds go to the Officer Fund to help with Conventions, Officer uniforms, and training.

Queen of Hearts
2024-12-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-03 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.

Children's Christmas Party 12-3PM
2024-12-21 12:00 - 15:00
Come one, come all to the Annual Children’s Christmas Party. It is scheduled for 12 PM – 3 PM. There will be lots of crafts, games, food, and gifts for all children. Santa, The Grinch, and Elroy are making a stop at the Lodge too.
*We need volunteers to help set up/tear down, runners for food and drinks, craft table, passing out gifts, and car attendants. Sign up on Sign up Genius here.
Please arrive at 11 AM for help beforehand.
Please also contact Dave Burns, for more information.

Merry Christmas! Lodge Closed
2024-12-24 - 2024-12-26
The Lodge & Office will be closed in observance of Christmas! Enjoy your friends and family.

Elk Races 7PM
2024-12-27 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

"Purple & Pearls" New Year's Eve Party
2024-12-31 18:00 - 23:30
Purple & Pearls New Year’s Eve Party! Dress to impress in your best purple and pearls outfit for a night to remember.
Cost: $45pp until 12/5 then, $50pp – Tickets sold in the Office, Bar or here on Eventbrite!
If you would like a vegetarian or gluten-free meal, choose one of the add-ons at no additional cost.
Where: Vancouver Elks Lodge #823
Live Music by: One Eyed-Kats
Event Schedule:
6:00 pm – Doors Open | Cocktail Hour7:00 pm – Dinner8:00 pm – Live Music by One Eyed Kats Begins9:00 pm – East Coast Toast10:00 pm – NYE Elks Trivia Contest Finale11:00 pm – Elks 11th Hour Toast12:00 am – Midnight Toast and Celebration

Happy New Year's 2025!
2025-01-01
Lodge & Office Closed today!

Live Music by Robby Mayer 7-9PM
2025-01-03 19:00 - 21:00
Live Music by Robby Mayer in the lounge. 7-9PM (No Cover)
Come on down to the lodge for some fun and listen to Robby Mayer.
Lounge opens at 4PM
Queen of Hearts 6-8PM
Music 7-9PM

Seahawks Club - Kickoff 1:25PM
2025-01-05
The Seahawks Club is back! $35 for the New Season!
VS. LA Rams, Kickoff 1:25PM
Potluck, lounge opens at 12:30PM, bring your favorite dish, and meet in the lounge with your fellow Elk Members.
Hawks Club membership is $35 and can be paid in the Lounge or the Office. These funds pay for our subscription to Red Zone and other costs of running the Hawks Club.
When the Seahawks score a touchdown, members will receive a ticket for a free drink (Draft beer, box wine, or well drink only). Due to state rules, a maximum of 5 free drink tickets will be issued to each member per game. Drink tickets must be used during the game timeline: 1 hour before, during, and 1 hour after or before the kickoff of the next Hawks Club meet-up. Drink tickets have no value during regular lodge hours.
When the opposing team scores, everyone is requested to deposit .50¢ in the Hawks Club Bank.
Non-members are encouraged to participate with us.
For more details contact Tim Rogers or Todd Novak.
Check out the Seahawks 2024 Schedule here:
https://www.seahawks.com/schedule/

Officer's Meeting 6PM
2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:00
Ritual Practice and/or Meeting.

"Love to Laugh" Planning Meeting 6PM
2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:00
This year, we are having a “Love to Laugh” Comedy Show on Valentine’s Day. Dinner will be provided and then the show will be shortly after.
We need help. Seeking help from promoters, influencers, decorators, Italian meal planners, prep and cooks, dishwashers, servers, cashiers, and anyone who wants to help and have fun!

PER Meeting 5:30PM
2025-01-08 17:30 - 18:30
Meet with your fellow PERs and talk about charities, events coming up, volunteer, and all-around camaraderie.
