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            "answer": "Yes. Crew House Catering operates out of Lodge 860 and handles private events including parties, fundraisers, and corporate dinners. Contact the lodge directly through the Elks national contact page to discuss availability and pricing."
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            "answer": "Specials rotate throughout the week and have been a big reason guests keep coming back. The best way to stay current is to follow the lodge's announcements or call ahead to ask what's on for the evening."
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            "answer": "Membership is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old. You can start the process by visiting the Elks national website at elks.org or by speaking with a lodge officer on your next visit to Main Street."
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            "answer": "Absolutely. The BPOE has a long record of funding local scholarships, supporting veterans, and running youth programs. Lodge 860 participates in these national initiatives while also giving back specifically to the Tonawanda community."
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