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        "description": "Elks Lodge #1248 in Three Rivers, MI. A historic building, genuine community, and a warm welcome for members and traveling Elks at 603 W Michigan Ave.",
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    "services_text": "Lodge #1248 offers the full range of Elks programming, from a members-only bar and lounge where the atmosphere is relaxed and the prices are honest, to meeting rooms that host everything from lodge business to community fundraisers. The social calendar runs year-round with events that give members reasons to show up beyond just the monthly meeting.\n\nFor traveling Elks, this lodge operates as a proper home away from home. Present your membership card, and you're in. For prospective members, the path to joining starts with a conversation, and the people here make that conversation\u2026",
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            "question": "Where is Elks Lodge #1248 located?",
            "answer": "The lodge is at 603 W Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI 49093. It's easy to find on West Michigan Avenue, and the Oriental restaurant is right next door if you arrive hungry."
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            "question": "How do I become a member of the Elks?",
            "answer": "Membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) requires that you be a U.S. citizen, believe in God, and be sponsored by a current member. The best first step is stopping by the lodge and having a conversation with the members there. They make the process straightforward."
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            "answer": "The lodge hosts a regular social calendar including member meetings, community fundraisers, holiday events, and youth and veterans programs. The bar and lounge are open for members on a regular schedule. Check the lodge's page at elks.org or stop by for the current event lineup."
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            "answer": "Yes. Community service is core to the Elks mission nationally, and Lodge #1248 participates in veterans support, youth scholarships, and local charitable giving. It's one of the things longtime members point to with the most pride."
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            "answer": "Hours can vary by day and season. The best way to confirm current hours is to visit the lodge's official page at elks.org/lodges (lodge #1248) or stop by the building at 603 W Michigan Ave. Traveling Elks are encouraged to call ahead when possible."
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