Elks Lodge #188 Portland Maine

09/11/2024

09/05/2024

Check out all that is happening at Portland Lodge 188 this Fall. More details as we get closer to each date. Hope you'll plan on being at the Lodge and enjoying some of the festivities! Any questions, please reach out to a member of the Lodge Activity Committee or send text to 207.329.0845.

09/02/2024

Welcome September! Lot's going on this month at Lodge 188. Check out the flyer below and see what might be of interest to you and your family/friends. Hope to see you sometime soon taking part in the fun!

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day! Hope you all are enjoying a glorious weekend. Check out this week's menu at Lodge 188.

A reminder that all back to school supply donations are due this week; last call for tickets to our NFL Party on Sunday - $12 pp; and pre-orders for our Homemade Chicken Pot Pies are due by September 20. Hope to see you at the Lodge soon!

09/01/2024

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements in the United States.

Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor movements grew, trade unionists proposed that a day be set aside to celebrate labor. "Labor Day" was promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, which organized the first parade in New York City. In 1887, Oregon was the first state of the United States to make it an official public holiday. By the time it became an official federal holiday in 1894, thirty states in the U.S. officially celebrated Labor Day.

08/27/2024

And the favorite costumes were (l-r): 3rd place Sandy Smith, 2nd place Sylvia Ward, 1st place Steve Gagnon. Each were presented a gift certificate by Paul Poore. Great fun!

08/27/2024

It was Hawaiian day during bingo today. Pineapple ham pizza and pineapple upside down cake was a big hit! Lots of Hawaiian shirts/skirts made for a fun afternoon!

08/26/2024

Check out this week's menu at Lodge 188. Please note: if you would like the Clam Strip Basket on Wednesday night, or the Braised Short Rib dinner on Friday night, PLEASE call ahead to place your order. Want to make sure we can fill everyone's order. Call 838.4386 and leave a message with your name and dinner choice. Hope to see you this week!

08/26/2024

The Patriots kickoff the season on Sunday, September 8. Join us at the Elks to watch the game. Doors open at 12 noon. Half-time buffet, $12pp. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call or text 207.329.0845 to reserve your tickets. Bar open throughout the game. Table snacks included.

08/22/2024

Our crafters are busy getting ready for the big day! Save October 19 on your calendar for the Elks annual Harvest Craft & Bake Sale. Before you know it, our volunteers will be busy making chicken pot pies, needhams, fudge, breads and so much more. This is the perfect time to start your holiday shopping!!

08/17/2024

School supplies are on sale at Wal-Mart, Marden’s, Target…..so when you’re out shopping this weekend, please consider picking up a few items for our Lodge 188 School Supply Drive. Donations are being accepted until September 6, and then we’ll make deliveries to the schools we’ve chosen. If you don’t want to shop, we’ll accept a cash donation and shop for you. See Kim M or Kim T at the Lodge. Thank you for your support!!!

08/16/2024

Football season is here!!! Join us at Portland Lodge 188 for kickoff Sunday when the NE Patriots play their season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Doors open at 12 noon. Tickets $12 pp include table snacks and half-time buffet. Tickets must be purchased in advance for buffet. See Kim T at the Lodge or call 207.329.0845.

08/16/2024

Big shout out to my amazing staff for last nights event. The client is so happy and everybody is still raving about the food. It’s a lot of work and you guys do a great job.. thank you thank you.!!

08/13/2024

Reminders to our members: School Supply Drive until September 1, Chicken Pot Pie Orders due by September 20, and Saturday is Clean Up Day at Evergreen Cemetery at the Elk landing - 8 am.

08/11/2024

The Activity Committee is now accepting pre-orders for their Homemade Chicken Pot Pies. Deadline for ALL ORDERS is September 20. NO ORDERS will be accepted after that date. Form is below or call 207.329.0845 and pay with credit card. Pickup of all pies will be Saturday, October 5, 9sm - 12 noon. This is one pie you don't want to pass up. Pies can be kept frozen and cooked on a cool fall night, or snowy winter night when you don't want to leave the house.

08/06/2024

Wednesday night's buffet, which includes a Make Your Own Sundae, will benefit the Maine Children's Cancer Program - all proceeds being donated on behalf of Lodge 188 members. Come on in and enjoy a meal, take your chance on the 3-Card Challenge, and the Queen of Hearts new game is starting to grow.

08/05/2024

It was a busy weekend at Lodge 188. Elk State President Mike Hannigan and First lady Denise Hannigan from the Houlton Lodge spent the weekend at our Lodge. Festivities began Friday night as the Hannigan’s visited the Lounge, enjoying the 3 Card Challenge and ice cream sundaes for MCCP. The skis cleared on Saturday for their afternoon sail aboard a Portland Schooner with other Elks from around the State. Dinner Saturday evening at the Lodge, attended by 9 past/present State Presidents and their spouses, along with Elks from many other lodges. Sunday morning the Maine Elk Association’s state meeting was held at Lodge 188 with more than 100 Elks from Presque Isle to York attending. A good time was had by all.

08/03/2024

Lodge 188 is holding our annual School Supply Drive for Teachers. This year we have selected the East End Elementary School on Munjoy Hill, Congin School in Westbrook and Skillin School in South Portland to support. School supply donations may be dropped off at the Lodge any time before September 6.

If you aren't up to shopping, but wish to support the Drive, cash donations are accepted and a member of the Activity Committee will shop for you. Call Kim at 207.329.0845 if you wish to make a donation.

07/30/2024

Hoping you all have a great day, and the sun shines!!

07/19/2024

Portland Elks Lodge 188, 1945 Congress St, hosts bingo every Tuesday! Open to the public. Games 50/50, pull tabs, kitchen open for lunch, and afternoon of fun. Share with family and friends.

07/15/2024

Our annual Lobster Lover's Dinner was a huge success! Dinner was delicious, music was easy listening, and everyone left full!!! On behalf of the Activity Committee, our heartfelt thanks to Kim McDonough and her staff for a great job.

Thank you to Peg Cooper for the photos.

07/10/2024

Get out of the heat, and spend a few hours at the Elks cooling off!!! Tickets for the Lobster Dinner on Saturday must be purchased in advance. Please call ASAP if you plan on attending - 207.329.0845.

07/07/2024

Have you had your fill of lobster yet? No! Good. Join us on Saturday at the Portland Elks for our annual Lobster Lover’s Dinner. Only $35 pp for a 2 lobster, homemade chowder, dinner. Lobster not your thing? Then we’ll grill a 12oz. New York Sirloin for you. Following dinner, Sapphire Lane Duo from the Brunswick Lodge performs. Call 207.329.0845 for tickets. Must be purchased in advance. Open to the public so feel free to share . Hope to see you Saturday!

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07/05/2024

Congratulations to our own Martha Binette, pictured left, for being sworn in at the Elk National Convention as a new District Deputy. First time Maine has had three female DD’s!!!