Frackville Elks Honor Volunteers at Annual Awards Night

The Frackville Elks Lodge proudly celebrated a night of service, recognition, and community spirit during their annual awards ceremony this past weekend. 

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge Honors Elk and Citizen of the Year

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 honored their 2024-2025 Elk and Citizen of the Year at a sold-out event.

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 Honors Americanism and Drug Awareness Contest Winners

Mahanoy City, PA – February 18, 2025 – The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 recognized outstanding student participants in the Americanism and Drug Awareness Contests during a special ceremony.

Mahanoy City Elks Hosts Annual Veterans Day Dinner

The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge held their annual Veterans Dinner on November 11th with 70 Veterans and guests in attendance. 

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge Donates $6,000 to Schuylkill Community Action for Local Food Pantries

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 recently donated $6,000 to Schuylkill Community Action (SCA) for food pantries located in their district in Shenandoah, Mahanoy City, and Ringtown. 

Frackville Elks Honor Tradition with Annual Flag Day Ceremony

On Sunday, the Frackville Elks celebrated their annual Flag Day Ceremony, a tradition for over 30 years. 

Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Mothers at Annual Dinner

The Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual dinner on May 9th, 2024 at the Mahanoy City Elks, honoring the remarkable mothers of the community aged 70 and above. 

Four Schuylkill Technology Center Students Receive Frackville Elks Student of the Year Honor

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Number 1533 partnered with Schuylkill Technology Center to honor thirty-two exceptional students during the Annual Students of the Year Awards Banquet held on Wednesday, May 9, 2024, at the Elks Lodge Number 1553 in Frackville.

Elks Honors Americanism and Drug Awareness Essay Winners from Mahanoy Area

On March 19th, 2024, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge #695 presented certificates to Mahanoy Area Students who participated in the lodge's Annual Americanism and Drug Awareness Contests.

Mahanoy City Elks Honors Elk and Citizen of the Year

On Saturday, March 2nd the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge #695 held their annual Elk and Citizen of the Year Banquet. 

Mahanoy City Elks Gives $6,000 Boost to Northern Schuylkill County Food Pantries for Holidays

The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 recently donated $6,000 to Schuylkill Community Action Food Network to assist local food pantries in their venue during the holiday season. 

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.