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    "services_text": "Membership at Lodge #274 opens the door to weekly dinners, social events, and a calendar packed with activities for adults and kids alike. The dining room hosts regular sit-down meals and special themed nights, and the kitchen, when it is firing on all cylinders, turns out solid home-style plates worth showing up for.\n\nBeyond the table, the lodge offers access to the onsite campground, a genuinely uncommon perk that members and their guests can use at reasonable rates. The lodge also runs community service programs tied to the national Elks National Foundation, directing funds toward\u2026",
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            "answer": "To join, you must be a U.S. citizen, believe in God, and be sponsored by a current Elks member in good standing. Stop by the lodge or visit elks.org to start the process. Membership opens access to all lodge events, the campground, dining, and community programs."
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            "answer": "Yes, the lodge hall is available for private events including banquets, celebrations, and meetings. Contact the lodge to discuss availability, capacity, and rental details specific to your event needs."
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            "answer": "The Muskegon Elks support veterans, youth programs, and local charitable causes through the national Elks National Foundation as well as locally organized initiatives. Members are encouraged to volunteer and participate in giving back to the Norton Shores and greater Muskegon community."
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