Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, meet the needs of today’s veterans, and improve the quality of life.
11/02/2024
Saint Joseph Hospital
294 Center St, Bangor ME 04401
Monday, November 4, 2024
12:30 PM - 04:30 PM
19 whole-blood donors and 3 Power Red donors are needed!
Cone donate blood, we need you! ❤️🩸
American Red Cross of Northern New England
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce
LifeFlight of Maine
Bangor Area Message Board (Maine)
Bangor Community Help & Support
Bangor Region YMCA
11/02/2024
Catch a ride to your polling location! The Community Connector transit service is offering free rides for all routes on Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5. Ride free all day!
Trolley rides will be available in Bangor, with free rides starting at the Restore/Shopping Plaza on Harlow Street, stopping at the Transit Center and the Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main St. View the trolley route map and schedule here: bangormaine.gov/news/?FeedID=1042
11/01/2024
The 1287 is currently looking to hire Bartenders. Please message if you are interested.
10/31/2024
And back! PB HOMES likes it here in Old Town.
10/31/2024
10/28/2024
Old Town Elks Liz and Lisa.❤️
10/27/2024
Beautiful day for Trunk or Treat.
10/27/2024
Elks Lodges: More than just a building.
We are a community of neighbors, families, and friends who come together to make a difference. We invest in our communities through programs that help children, veterans, and everyone in between.
-Our Youth programs provide a safe and supportive space for young people to grow up healthy and drug-free.
-Our Veterans programs provide financial assistance, housing, and other support to those who have served our country.
-Our Community programs help to improve the quality of life for everyone in our community, from feeding the hungry to providing scholarships to students.
Interested in joining America’s Herd? We are always looking for new ways to serve our communities, and we welcome new members who share our values. If you are interested in learning more, please visit an Elks Lodge near you today.
Fun initiation night at the 1287 followed by entertainment and Halloween Party.
10/26/2024
Old Town 1287 wELKomes 5 new Elks!!
10/25/2024
Please join us this Saturday at House in the Woods for a FREE CHILI SUPPER… all military families welcome 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
10/25/2024
Elks National President Douglas A. Shiefer has proclaimed November to be Veterans Remembrance Month to honor the men and women who have faithfully served our country as members of the armed forces. Elks pledge “So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.
10/25/2024
We are THE Elks! The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks has been a leading force for goodwill in the United States since 1868. We are committed to serving our communities, creating lasting friendships, and donating our time and resources to charity.
Here are just a few of the ways we are making a difference:
-We provide financial assistance to children with special needs.
-We support veterans and their families.
-We fund scholarships for students.
-We promote patriotism and civic engagement.
-We fight hunger and homelessness.
Join our herd! We are always looking for new ways to serve our communities, and we welcome new members who share our values. If you are interested in learning more, please visit an Elks Lodge near you today.
Service is at the heart of what it means to be an Elk and an Elks scholar.
Every year, the Elks National Foundation helps our scholars live out this value by hosting three Elks Scholar Service Trips. In addition to promoting service in the name of the Elks, these trips offer scholars the opportunity to learn about societal issues while connecting with their .
Watch the video in the comments to get a glimpse at what it’s like to attend an Elks Scholar Service Trip!
10/24/2024
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10/23/2024
The Elks Scholar Advisory Board is essential to our scholar relation efforts. Composed of 12 Elks scholars, the SAB creates an inclusive and expansive that strives to educate and serve others.
“I have always believed that true leadership emerges from understanding the nuances of diverse backgrounds,” says Shanay Desai, a 2021 Most Valuable Student scholar and at-large member of the SAB, “and I am committed to utilizing my personal story as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue within the SAB.”
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Here are some of the tasty items for our brunch today come on down
The moving spirit for the Elks was an Englishman named Charles Algernon Sidney Vivian. Born October 22, 1842, this son of a clergyman was a successful comic singer and dancer in the music halls of London. In November 1867, Vivian arrived in New York City to try his fortune.
Other actors and entertainers soon gravitated toward his magnetic personality. With everything closed on Sunday because of New York City Blue Laws, a group of theatrical people began meeting for their own amusement under Vivian's leadership. A loose organization was formed to make sure the larder was well-stocked for these gatherings. They called themselves the Jolly Corks, a name derived from a trick introduced by Vivian in which the uninitiated purchased a round of refreshments.
When one of their members died shortly before Christmas in 1867, leaving his wife and children destitute, the Jolly Corks decided that in addition to good fellowship, they needed a more enduring organization to serve those in need.
On February 16, 1868, they established the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and elected Vivian to head it. Its social activities and benefit performances increased the popularity of the new Order. Membership grew rapidly. Elks traveling to other cities spread the word of the Brotherhood of Elks. Soon there were requests for Elks Lodges in cities other than New York. In response to these appeals, the Elks asked the New York State legislature for a charter authorizing the establishment of a Grand Lodge with the power to establish local Lodges anywhere in the United States. When the Grand Lodge Charter was issued, the founders then received the first local charter as New York Lodge No. 1 on March 10, 1871.
