This year’s annual charity golf scramble will be held on Saturday, August 11 at Juniper Hills Golf Course here in Frankfort. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 AM, with a shotgun start to follow around 1:00 PM. As usual, we’re looking for golfers and hole sponsors for this year’s scramble. We’re also still looking…
The Franklin County Senior Citizens Center provides a number of services to seniors in our community, including an emergency food pantry. This pantry helps seniors who are having trouble covering the cost of their food during any given month. Each year, our lodge steps in to help by donating $2,000 in food and groceries. This…
Recently, outgoing (and incoming!) Exalted Ruler John Snyder presented his end of year awards to deserving Elks in our lodge. Carla Hawkins was chosen as Elk of the Year, Albert Kinman, PER, received Officer of the Year. Receiving Outstanding Committee Chair awards were Sulena Bryant, Veterans’ Chair; and Jerry Harley,PER, Hoop Shoot Chair. Congratulations to…
Frankfort Elks members delivered 35 gently used men’s coats, various other clothing items, and suitcases to the Veterans Clothing room at the Lexington VA on Leestown Road. This was fourth year that the Elks have partnered with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Employees “We Care” Coat Drive that is coordinated by Shannon Martin. Pictured above from…
Christmas is a special time of year for Elks. Each year at Frankfort Lodge #530, we invite a group of underprivileged children to the lodge for a Christmas party. This year’s party was held recently, and featured 25 kids getting a visit from Santa Claus, a pile of gifts, pizza, cookies, drinks, and even a…