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    "services_text": "The lodge hall at 56 Pond Lane is available for private event rentals, including baby showers, anniversary celebrations, fundraisers, memorial receptions, and organizational meetings. The pond-facing setting gives outdoor-adjacent ambiance without the weather risk, and the flexibility to bring your own catering has made it a go-to for families who want a personal touch over a cookie-cutter banquet room.\n\nBeyond event hosting, Arlington Lodge #1435 runs active programming for members year-round: social nights, civic volunteer initiatives, youth scholarship fundraisers, and veterans' outreach\u2026",
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            "answer": "Yes. The lodge hall at 56 Pond Lane is available for private event rentals including showers, receptions, and celebrations. Contact the lodge through arlingtonelks.com to check availability and discuss your event needs."
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            "answer": "Membership in the Elks is open to U.S. citizens aged 21 or older who believe in God. You can initiate the process by reaching out through the contact page at arlingtonelks.com, and a current member will guide you through the application."
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            "answer": "Arlington Lodge #1435 participates in the Elks' national charitable mission, which includes youth scholarships, veterans' services, and community grants. Local programs are organized through the lodge membership and tied to Elks National Foundation initiatives."
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            "answer": "Yes. Arlington Lodge #1435 is a chartered lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE), one of the largest and oldest fraternal organizations in the United States, founded in 1868."
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