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Florida Keys Lodge Collects Donations for Coral Shores HS Pantry
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- Written by Ruth Huenniger
Florida Keys Lodge collected donations during January for the Coral Shores High School food pantry. Pictured are Ruth and Lee Huenniger, Shirley and Carl Mikuletzky, Hollis Krutulis, and senior students Shane Dunleavy and Tara Amador.
Florida Keys Lodge Supports Students in Need at Coral Shores HS
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- Written by Ruth Huenniger
Denny Tarbell, on behalf of Florida Keys Lodge, presented a check for $2,000 to Coral Shores High School vice principal, Anna Alvaro; student government president, Katie Robinson; and vice president, Billy Butler. The donation is for the needy kids fund which helps purchase items such as graduation caps and gowns plus many other essentials needed for students attending high school. The donation was made possible through the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant. The lodge also collected donations during January for the Coral Shores food pantry as well.
Florida Keys Lodge Hosts Child Safety Day
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- Written by Ruth Huenniger
Child Safety Day was held at Florida Keys Elks Lodge #1872 Jan. 12. The Masons prepared child ID kits to take home which included fingerprint, DNA and additional information about each child. Free bicycles were given along with fitted helmets and drug awareness pamphlets. There was an educational display about various drugs for parents. Free hot dogs, chips and cookies were enjoyed by all. Pictured are Allyson and her brother Matthew with their bikes and helmets.
Key West Lodge Participates in Children's Day
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- Written by Key West Elks
Key West Lodge members promoted the Hoop Shoot and drug awareness programs Oct. 28 at Children's Day held at Key West Park. Filled with bounce houses, rides, snacks and more, The annual event raises money for local children’s organizations and every penny raised goes to the organizations.
Children Enjoy Christmas Party at Florida Keys Lodge
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- Written by Ruth Huenniger
Florida Keys Lodge held their annual children’s Christmas party Dec. 8 for 92 children. Along with visiting and taking pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elf, the kids decorated cookies, saw the fantastic magic of Michael Trixx, enjoyed lunch, made Christmas crafts, and went home with a goodie bag. This annual event is put on using an Elks National Foundation grant.
Landon and Coral have their picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Tim and Patty Hartnett) and Santa’s elf, Hollis Krutulis.