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06/25/2024

06/25/2024

MEDIA ALERT – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Gathers in Austin, TX for 159th National Convention

Austin, TX – June 30, 2024 – Delegates from across the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and the Panama Canal will convene in Austin, Texas, from June 30 to July 3, 2024, for the 159th annual National Convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. Hosted at the Austin Convention Center and headquartered at the Hilton Austin, this convention marks a significant gathering of over 8,000 Elks members nationwide.

The Elks National Convention will highlight the organization’s commitment to charitable giving and community service. Founded 157 years ago, the Elks have donated over $12 billion to charitable causes, including $504 million in the past year alone. Recognized as one of America's leading patriotic and charitable organizations, the Elks play a crucial role in enhancing communities across the nation.

During the convention, the Elks will honor the top recipients of the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Program, awarding each top boy and girl with a $50,000 college scholarship. Additionally, the Elks annually grant $4.5 million in college scholarships nationwide through various programs and invest $16.3 million through the Elks Community Investment Program to enrich local communities.

In support of veterans, the Elks have allocated $5.7 million to their Veterans Service Program, providing vital aid and comfort to veterans in need. To further their impact, the Elks National Foundation has granted $11.2 million to state Elks associations, funding charitable activities and initiatives across the country.

"With 1,865 lodges nationwide, the Elks organization continues to grow, welcoming members who are American citizens aged 21 and above and share a belief in God," said Rick Gathen, convention spokesperson. For more information about the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and its initiatives, please visit www.elks.org. For membership inquiries, visit Join.Elks.Org.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Steven Meier
Phone: 509-330-0547
Email: [email protected]

04/15/2024

Prepare for Clean Up Green Up Day! 🌍

As our community comes together to make our environment cleaner and greener, we're excited to share additional opportunities to contribute and benefit from this special day:

Elko City Landfill Special Offer: For one day only, the Elko City Landfill will waive all disposal fees for residential loads of waste. It's the perfect opportunity to declutter and dispose of your unwanted items responsibly.

Prescription Drug Round-Up: In partnership with the PACE Coalition and the Elko County Sheriff's Office, a safe disposal service for your expired or unused prescription drugs will be available at the Elko Area Chamber. Join us from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM to ensure these items are disposed of safely.

Hazardous Household Waste Collection: Got hazardous materials at home? The HHW program at the City of Elko Landfill is here to help, accepting residential waste from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM without an appointment. It's a great way to rid your home of hazardous clutter.

Ruby Mountain Resource Center Shredding Deal: During Clean Up Green Up, take advantage of our shredding services at a discounted rate. We’re offering the first banker's box for FREE and a 50% discount on any additional boxes. It’s an ideal time for both individuals and businesses to securely dispose of sensitive documents.

Let's come together to beautify our community. See you there!

03/11/2024

Mike Rowe of “Dirty Jobs” and Kris Engelstad share details on the Warrior Pathway Program.

01/13/2024

11/28/2023

33rd Festival of Trees opens to the public tomorrow! As always, there are some amazing and creative trees to bid on with proceeds going to great, local nonprofits

11/18/2023

11/13/2023

Good information and something I would not thought of.

PSA: We adopted our dog, Rowdy, from the shelter 5 years ago. He was already an adult dog, so we estimate he is about 11 or 12 years old at this point. I love this dog. He is the sweetest soul and my BFF. For the past week or so he hasn’t been acting like himself. He licked a raw spot on his foot. He was panting constantly. He was pacing. Sunday morning, the pacing and panting got so bad, and I was REALLY nervous that there was something seriously wrong with him. For 45 minutes, he panted like crazy and constantly paced back and forth. He was keeping his tail tucked down all the time. His ears were pinned back. He would not settle down and he wouldn’t eat. We tried everything. I ended up giving him a trazadone that he takes sometimes when he goes to the groomer. It seemed to take a little bit of the edge off, but not much. He still wouldn’t eat and still wouldn’t settle. I took off work on Monday so I could take him to the vet. We did bloodwork and x-rays. Knowing he is a senior dog, I was trying to prepare myself for the worst case scenario. I was glad to see his bloodwork was great except for some elevated liver enzymes. The x-rays showed he was a little backed up but no major issues. He got an anti-nausea injection and some Gabapentin to help with some tenderness in his back and to hopefully help keep him calm. When we got home, he was ok for a little bit, but eventually started pacing and panting again. We walked around the neighborhood for a long time and he used the bathroom a lot. He seemed pretty happy about that and was in good spirits until we got home and he refused to come back in the house. Every time I took him out that evening, he would hunker down like he didn’t want to come back in the house. When my vet called and I gave her the update, she suggested there may be some new electronic device in the house that was emitting a high frequency noise that is hurting his ears. We had just put new smart outlets in the house about a week ago. His pacing and panting were worse when the lamps were on, so I unplugged all the smart outlets. He stopped panting, stopped pacing, and ate his food. His tail was even up and wagging again. When I plugged the smart outlets all back in and asked Alexa to turn on the lamps, he immediately started panting and pacing again. My husband used an app to test the frequency of the smart outlets. It was off the charts. We've left the outlets unplugged for two days and have confirmed that it is definitely the smart outlets that are causing his stress and discomfort. He's back to being a totally normal dog now. I really thought this was the end for Rowdy based on the way he was acting. I am so thankful for Dr. Newell at BoonesCreek AnimalHospital for figuring out this simple solution. If your pets are exhibiting similar symptoms, you may want to consider checking your electronics first. I cannot express how relieved I am that he is ok now. 😭♥️🐶

11/01/2023

"This photo is too beautiful not to be seen by everyone 🙌🏻🥰
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09/03/2023

Heads up pet pals!
Sharing from a Vet. Not sure where they found the info or if orally invested is the issue vs. eye drops.

08/23/2023

⚠️ Please read all your labels! ⚠️

06/26/2023

PSA -Be sure to check between the paws when your dog returns from being outside in the woods. 😳 (Feel free to share)

05/01/2023

Yup! Pretty spot on🤣

04/07/2023

It's almost time. Please volunteer to help clean up our community!

04/06/2023

Welcome to City of Elko, Nevada

02/25/2023

11/23/2022

With holidays around the corner, make sure you are super careful with your holiday decorations please!