Showing posts with label Elks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elks. Show all posts

Saturday, May 20, 2023

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.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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.

Friday, November 25, 2022

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. 

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

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.

Monday, November 21, 2022

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.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Monday, August 22, 2022

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. 

Saturday, July 16, 2022

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Flag Day Ceremony


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

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

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. 

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

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.

Sunday, December 12, 2021

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. 

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Memorial Service



On Sunday, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge Held their Annual Memorial Service.

Monday, December 6, 2021

Frackville Elks Donates Over $11,000 in Toys to Salvation Army

Numerous kids will have a present under the tree on Christmas morning thanks to the work of some volunteers from the Frackville Elks.

Monday, November 22, 2021

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Hoop Shoot Competition


The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 held their Annual Hoop Shoot for area girls and boys at the Mahanoy Area High School on Saturday, November 20th. Twenty-nine children participated with the winners moving on to the Elks district competition.

Saturday, November 20, 2021

Frackville Elks Gives Back to Community with 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.

Monday, November 15, 2021

Mahanoy City Elks Hosts Annual Veterans Day Dinner


Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 hosted their annual Veterans Day Dinner on November 11 at the lodge entertaining over 70 veterans and guests. 

Monday, August 30, 2021

Frackville Elks Honors Members of the Community During Annual Awards

On Saturday evening, the Frackville Elks recognized those that have given back to the community over the past two years.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Mahanoy City Elks Presents Opportunity House with $2,000 for Homeless Veterans and Families


The Mahanoy City Elks recently donated $2,000 to the Pottsville Opportunity House sponsored by an ENF (Elks National Foundation) “Adopt-A-Haven” Spotlight Grant which is made available to identify and provide emergency shelter and items to assist in housing for veterans and their families.