Guest Blogger: Neil “Bob” Reichel, Inner Guard – Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 Sometimes, one act of kindness can lead to something much bigger. For one Sanford Elks family, a birthday service project became the beginning of an effort to help ensure local students have food to eat over the weekend. A Birthday Wish to Help Others Last spring, Tanner Reichel, son of Sanford Elks Inner Guard Bob Reichel, chose to use his birthday as an opportunity to serve others. Working with a loca

Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 will be taking part in the 2026 Sanford StreetFest on Saturday, October 10, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Downtown Sanford. Our Lodge will have the Elks Drug Awareness Trailer set up during the festival as part of our ongoing commitment to helping educate children, families, and our community about the dangers of drug and substance abuse. The Elks Drug Awareness Program is an important part of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks' commitment to o

Get ready for a spooktacular night at Sanford Elks Lodge #1679! Join us on Saturday, October 31, beginning at 6:00 PM for our Adult Halloween Party. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and enjoy a fun evening with your fellow Elks and friends! 🍽️ Potluck Dinner Bring your favorite dish, appetizer, snack, or dessert to share. 👻 Costumes Encouraged! Get creative, funny, spooky, or downright outrageous — just make sure you're ready for the... 🏆 Costume Contest at 8:00

Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 is excited to once again support our local community by participating in Lee County HAVEN’s Annual No Scare Fair on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The No Scare Fair is a family-friendly trick-or-treating event that brings our community together for an evening of Halloween fun while supporting an important cause. Lee County HAVEN works to help individuals heal from abuse and to end domestic and sexual violence through education, intervention, and preventi

Sanford Elks has a big children’s event coming up in October, and we need your help! 🚔 Lee County Sheriff’s Office Trunk or Treat 📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 We will need approximately 5 volunteers to help represent Sanford Elks and hand out candy during the event. But our BIGGEST NEED IS CANDY! Last year, we ran out of candy during the event. Our gracious volunteers actually went out and purchased more so we could continue handing it out to the children. This year, we want

A Quick Guide for Talking with Visitors DON'T LET “I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT THE ELKS” KEEP YOU FROM VOLUNTEERING! One reason some members hesitate to volunteer at community events is that they feel they don't know enough about the Elks to answer questions from the public. That's okay — you don't have to know everything about the Elks to be a great volunteer! That's exactly why we put together these talking points. They give you some basic information about who the Elks a

Community service is at the heart of Sanford Elks Lodge #1679! ❤️ Being an Elk means more than belonging to an organization—it means recognizing needs in our community and doing something about them. Through partnerships with local organizations, Elks National Foundation grants, member donations, and hands-on volunteer service, Sanford Elks work throughout the year to make a difference for children, families, veterans, and others throughout Sanford and Lee County. From Backpa

(09/01/2026) Elks Members, ​ I have an important update to share regarding our Pool Project. ​ Today, we successfully passed the County Building Final Inspection. This confirms that the construction portion of the project is finished. ​ Following that approval, Environmental Health advised us of a new requirement. Our engineering firm must submit an updated set of plans reflecting the final As-Built conditions for their review. Environmental Health will then conduct another p

Cleats for Kids is a grassroots community project started by Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 to help local children participate in youth sports by providing much-needed athletic footwear and equipment. With funding provided through Elks National Foundation (ENF) Grants, our Lodge works to remove some of the financial barriers that can prevent young people from participating in sports. By helping provide cleats and other essential athletic gear, we give local kids the opportunity to

Supporting Our Community Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 is proud to continue making a difference in our community by supporting programs that help local children and families. This year, our Lodge proudly presented the Lee County Backpack Pals Program with a $4,500 donation through the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant. This grant is awarded to lodges that demonstrate strong support of the Elks National Foundation through the generosity of their members. Because of that supp

👋 Know Someone Who Would Make a Great Elk? There’s never been a better time to invite a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor to become part of the Sanford Elks Lodge #1679! Being an Elk is about more than belonging to a lodge. It’s about community, charity, fellowship, and making a difference right here at home. Our Lodge continues to grow, and we’re looking for good people who want to get involved, meet new friends, and help us serve our community. 🎯 Our Membership

Sanford Elks Lodge Brings Holiday Joy to High School Teens and Burn Center Patients This holiday season, Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 proudly put its Beacon Grant to work for the community through its Toys for Teens project. The program provided Christmas presents to 24 high school students in need, helping ensure they experienced the joy of the season. Working closely with guidance counselors from two local public high schools, the Lodge was able to anonymously identify students