Veterans Day Dinner at the Presque Isle Elks Lodge
A Veterans Day dinner is set for November 11th at the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954 to honor military Veterans, current military personnel, and spouses. Events start at 5 PM at 508 Main Street.
As long as there are Veterans, the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, will never forget them,” Presque Isle Elks Exalted Ruler Tai Ireland said. “For all Elks, November is Elks Veterans Remembrance Month. By directive of Elks Grand Exalted Ruler Michael Luhr, Elks Lodges throughout this country will hold special events in order to honor this nation’s military Veterans.
The menu includes grilled moose steaks & other moose recipes, chicken stew, ployes, beef stew, home-made baked beans, hot rolls, corn chowder, seafood chowder, chili, fresh biscuits, American chop suey, and a variety of desserts, coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
There is no charge for Veterans, serviceman and spouses. The public is also invited to attend, and will be charged $8.00 for the dinner. There are door prizes, awards, and live entertainment.
Contact the Presque Isle Elks at 764-0985 if you need transportation to the Lodge for the dinner.
The Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, will be expressing their gratitude to our military Veterans in a number of ways during the month of November," said Ireland. "In addition to hosting the free Sunday evening dinner on Veterans Day, the Presque Isle Elks currently stock and maintain a furniture bank for previously homeless Veterans who have been assisted in finding a home. Additionally, the Presque Isle Elks will be helping the Veterans of Foreign Wars with a Thanksgiving style meal on November 18, 2018.” Exalted Ruler Ireland continued, “The Presque Isle Elks financially support the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery and assist it in its fundraising activities.”
“Over Veterans Day weekend and during the entire month of November, Elks will recognize the service of all U.S. military Veterans through a wide variety of activities.” Ireland continued, “Throughout the entire year, however, Elks will always be mindful of the sacrifices made by our military Veterans and afford each the courtesies they should enjoy in accordance therewith.