Elks Lodge 823

Emblem Sip & Shop 4-7PM
2025-04-19 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Emblem Club is having a Sip & Shop, Saturday, April 19th, from 4-7 PM in the Stag Bar.
Buy a drink from the bar, and then join us for a fabulous shopping experience. We will also have light snacks and sodas. Your $10 entry will allow you to fill a bag with:

Accessories
Jewelry
Scarves
Shoes*
Purses*

*Limit on shoes and purses per person.
All proceeds to benefit Emblem Charities!

Happy Easter!
2025-04-20

CMB/Board Meeting 6PM
2025-04-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-28 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.

Elktoberfest Meeting 5:30PM
2025-04-22 17:30 - 18:30
We Need Volunteers!
To make Elktoberfest a success, we need your help!
Volunteers are needed for:
•Token Sales – Keep the lines moving and help guests purchase food and drinks.
•Vendor Coordination – Work with our fantastic local vendors to ensure a smooth event.
•Food Sales – Serve up traditional German favorites with a smile.
•Set-Up & Tear-Down – Help transform the Lodge grounds into a Bavarian wonderland and clean up after the fun.
•Kids’ Games – Bring joy to the little ones with fun and engaging activities.
•Event MCs – We need lively personalities to keep the crowd engaged, announce activities, and lead everyone in the Chicken Dance (and other shenanigans!).
If you’d like to be part of the Elktoberfest Coordination Committee, please attend our first coordination meeting on Tuesday, April 22nd at 5:30 PM in the Stag Bar or send a note to (Elktoberfest823@gmail.com) if you can’t make the meeting.
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to the event, we’d love to have you on board!

Lodge Meeting 7PM
2025-04-22 19:00 - 21:00
The lounge opens at 4 PM, closes during meetings, then re-opens after the meeting until 10 PM.
Food: Taco Tuesday! Come down for some tacos, quesadillas, taquitos, chips, and salsa.

Bar Card Bingo 6PM
2025-04-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-07 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

The Slim Jims 7PM
2025-04-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-07 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 SlimJims 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

BINGO 6:30PM
2025-04-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-08 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.

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

Queen of Hearts
2025-04-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-09 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.

Taska & the Party Band 7PM
2025-04-30 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

Fry-day Menu
2025-05-02 17:00 - 19:00
Elk Cove is having a Fry-day menu tonight! 5-7PM
Volunteer Cook, Dana is serving up some tasty snacks!
Fish & Chips, Chicken Tender basket, Pot Stickers and basket of fries!

Queen of Hearts
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00
Queen of Hearts is back! Will be held every Friday night.

Ticket sales will begin on Friday from 6 PM until 8 PM.
The drawing will be at 8:00 PM.
Friday’s Pot = $1600+
*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.

Emblem Club Dinner 6PM
2025-05-02 18:00 - 21:00
Dinner is served 6 – 7:00 PM
Baked chicken, oven-roasted potatoes & veggies. $20
(Includes roll with butter, Salad Bar, homemade dessert, and coffee and tea included).
*Please make reservations in the office. 360-256-0823
*Lounge opens at 4 PM.

Emblem Club Installation
2025-05-03 13:00 - 16:00
Installation of New Emblem Club Members!
1 PM – 3 PM
*Please contact Judi Havotec for more information.

Kentucky Derby 2PM Potluck
2025-05-03 14:00 - 18:00
Kentucky Derby Party! Drink specials, food, and of course we are having a Hat contest!
The first race starts at 3:45 PM
Come to impress in your best Kentucky Derby wear.
Ladies: dresses and big hats. Fella’s: Spring colors, suits, suspenders, hats.
Stick around for Elk Races!

MAY THE 4TH
2025-05-04
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!
2025-05-05

Taco Tuesday!
2025-05-06 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
2025-05-06 18:30 - 19:30
Officer Meeting/Ritual Practice
6:30 PM

Elk Races 7PM
2025-05-09 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.

Scavenger Hunt
2025-05-10 14:30 - 17:30
Frank’s Scavenger Hunt Start time 3 PM – 5 PM

Sign in table will be open at 2:30PM
Cost is $10 per team or car

Rules

You must follow the rules of the road.
Time, you have 2 hours to complete the hunt.

Half of the pot goes to the Winning Team, and the other half to the lodge’s Building Fund.
Also, an award for the most years being an ELK!

Karaoke 6PM
2025-05-10 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.

Mother's Day Ritual & Brunch
2025-05-11 10:00 - 13:30
$20 per person
Children under 8 eat free.
Make your reservations to the Office by phone(credit card) or in person at the lodge office. 360-256-0823.
Paid reservations requested.
This is a Mother’s Day Ritual and Brunch to follow. Please plan on arriving on time to hear the kind words of the Ritual for all Moms!|
Brunch items: scrambled eggs, bacon/ham/sausage, hashbrowns, pancakes, assorted breads, English muffins, fresh fruit, yogurt, danishes and of course champagne!
Walk-ins first come first serve. Limited seating, dining room.
