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            "answer": "Many events are open to members and their guests. Community dinners like the annual St. Patrick's Day corned beef dinner are often open to the public. Check the lodge's page on elks.org or contact the lodge directly for the current event calendar and guest policies."
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            "answer": "Membership in the Elks is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old. You can start the process by visiting elks.org/lodges and looking up Lodge #2298, or by attending a public event and speaking with a current member."
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            "answer": "Yes. The lodge has a large banquet hall, a party room, and a full commercial kitchen available for private events including celebrations of life, birthday parties, and receptions. Reach out through the lodge's contact page at elks.org for availability and pricing."
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            "answer": "The Elks national organization focuses heavily on programs for children with disabilities and special needs, veteran support, scholarship funding, and community development. Local lodges like #2298 run their own fundraisers that feed directly into these programs."
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            "answer": "The dinner is held around St. Patrick's Day each March. Dates vary by year. Follow the lodge on its official Elks page or watch for local announcements to get the exact date and whether advance tickets or pre-orders are required."
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            "answer": "Yes, the lodge is in the middle of a renovation that is upgrading the hall and facilities. Events are still being held during this period, and the improvements are expected to make the space even better for members and guests going forward."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 1254 New Market Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080. It is centrally located in Middlesex County and accessible from surrounding communities including Edison, Piscataway, and Plainfield."
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