Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Hoop Shoot

On Saturday, November 18, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 held their annual hoop shoot at the Mahanoy Area School Gymnasium. 

Frackville Elks Spread Thanksgiving Cheer with Turkey Giveaway

In the spirit of giving thanks and fostering a sense of community, the Frackville Elks held their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Saturday morning. 

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Veterans Day Program

On Saturday, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge held their annual Veterans Day Program at the lodge with 65+ veterans and guests attending. 

Frackville Elks Hosts Halupki and Polka Extravaganza

The Frackville Elks hosted an event on Sunday that was all about Halupkis and Polka.

It's a Halupki Party! Frackville Elks to Host "Best Halupki Maker" Contest

FRACKVILLE — Calling all halupki connoisseurs! The Frackville Elks are set to host an exciting culinary showdown at their upcoming "Best Halupki Maker" contest, scheduled for September 24th, 2023.

Revving Up for a Worthy Cause: Frackville Elks Host Annual Ride for Veterans

Frackville Elks Host Annual Ride for Veterans, Raising Funds for Veterans Service Program.

Mahanoy City Lodge 695 presents Freedom Grant for Veterans

The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 present a check this week to assist veterans.

Mahanoy City Elks Announces Students of the Year

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge announced their 2022-2023 Students of the Year.

Elks Honors Americanism and Drug Awareness Essay Winners from Mahanoy Area

On Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 honored students from Mahanoy Area School District who were winners from their Americanism and Drug Awareness Programs. Those competing went on to district competition. The lodge had 2 students who also went on to win at state competition.

(Americanism Essay Awards) (Pictured Above)

5th Grade, Division I: 

• Sophia Martorell, 1st Place
• Ryleigh Wonsock, 2nd Place; 
• (not pictured Jake Headley 3rd Place) 

6th Grade, Division II: 

• Kendall Kardisco, 1st Place
• Emma Manley, 2nd Place
• Jayden Polonco, 3rd Place

8th Grade, Division IV

• Samantha Price, 3rd Place; 
• (not pictured Braylon Komosinsky, 1st place and Benjamin Lagaza, 2nd place) 

Division III, Grade 7: 

• Rheanna Gordon, 1st Place
• Alexandra Bet, 2nd Place
• Brooke Hornung, 3rd Place

(Drug Awareness Poster and Essay Awards)

First Row: Jax Wowak (Poster), 3rd Grade, Nilda Rivera (Poster), 5th Grade, Mavis Trakes (Essay), 3rd Grade, Allison Kencht (Poster), 4th Grade,

Second Row: Linda Fetter, ER; Soctt Phillips and Fred Klock, Co-Chairman of Drug Awareness Committee. (Not pictured Jenna El Gamil, 8th Grade winner (Essay)

(State Winners)
Jax Wowak - State Winner of Drug Awareness Poster Contest (not pictured Jenna El Gamil - State winner of Essay Contest-8th Grade)

Jax and Jenna have been invited to the PA Elks State Convention in May in Harrisburg to be presented their awards.

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge Holds Annual Hoop Shoot

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 held its annual hoop shoot Saturday, November 19th with 30+ participants. 

District Deputy visits Mahanoy City Elks Lodge; Installs 6 New Members

On November 21st, 2022, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 was honored with a visit of their District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the Northeast District of Pennsylvania during their monthly meeting. 

Frackville Police Announce Road Closures for Saturday's Elks Turkey Trot

Frackville Police have announced several road closures for Saturday's Frackville Elks Turkey Trot run.

Frackville Elks Holds Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

Elks Lodges are community minded organizations that help their communities grow and on Saturday Frackville's helped feed 200 families in time for Thanksgiving.

Schuylkill County Sheriff's Office, Ashland Police, and Youth Center Come Together for Law Enforcement Appreciation Night

On Tuesday evening, county and borough law enforcement came together with a youth center in Ashland to hold a special appreciation night.

Mahanoy City Elks Presents Check to Opportunity House

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 recently presented a $1,000 check to the Opportunity House in Pottsville. 

Frackville Elks Veterans Motorcycle Run Rides Through Schuylkill and Berks Counties

On Saturday, the Frackville Elks Ride for Veterans traveled through Schuylkill and Berks Counties.

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Flag Day Ceremony

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 held its annual Flag Day Ceremony on June 14th. 

Mahanoy City Elks Ladies Auxiliary Installs Officers

On Tuesday Evening, April 19th, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 Ladies Auxiliary installed their officers for the ensuing year. 

Mahanoy City Elks Honors Elk and Citizen of the Year

On Saturday, the Mahanoy City Elks held their Annual Elk and Citizen of the Year Banquet.

Mahanoy City Elks Installs 6 Members

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge installed 6 members in a ceremony in their Lodge Room on Thursday Evening, December 9th.