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    "services_text": "The lodge hosts fish dinners that have become a Friday-night ritual for a loyal slice of the Wellsburg community. Plates come out fast, the room fills up with familiar faces, and the price point reflects the lodge's nonprofit heart rather than a restaurant's profit margin. It is the kind of meal where the conversation at the table matters as much as what is on it.\n\nBeyond the dinner table, the lodge offers event space for private gatherings, a bar and lounge for members, and a full calendar of community fundraisers tied to the Elks' national charitable programs. Youth scholarship funds\u2026",
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            "answer": "Membership in the Elks requires that you be a U.S. citizen, believe in God, and be sponsored by a current member. Stop by the lodge or visit elks.org to start the application process. A local member will walk you through the next steps."
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            "answer": "Many community events, including fish dinners and seasonal festivals like the apple festival, are open to the public. Check the lodge's event calendar or call ahead to confirm which upcoming events welcome guests."
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            "answer": "Fish dinners are a Friday tradition at the lodge. Hours and availability can vary by season, so it is worth calling ahead or following the lodge's local announcements to confirm the schedule before you make the trip."
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            "answer": "The lodge does offer its facilities for private gatherings. Contact the lodge directly at 834 Charles St, Wellsburg, WV 26070 to ask about availability, capacity, and any rental requirements for non-members."
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            "answer": "The Elks' national programs include youth scholarships, the Hoop Shoot free-throw competition for kids, and veterans' assistance initiatives. The Wellsburg lodge channels its fundraising directly into these programs at the local and state level."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 834 Charles Street, Wellsburg, WV 26070, in Brooke County in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle. It is accessible from Route 2 along the Ohio River corridor."
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