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ROCHESTER’S ELKS LODGE BRINGS ITS MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE CONTEST TO HADLEY CREEK AND SOLDIER’S FIELD

Think Rochester’s Elks Lodge is only about bingo nights and networking events?

Think again.

Chartered in 1908, Rochester’s Elks Lodge is committed to serving youth, veterans, and the overall community with monetary and personal support. They aid in veterans’ personal needs, grant scholarships to graduating high school seniors (both locally and nationally), and raise money for charities and schools.

This is where their annual Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest comes in. The annual event helps raise money for Rochester’s First Tee program.

Held annually during the third week of June, the public is invited to come out to try their hand (and their swing) at landing that elusive hole-in-one. Compete at Hadley Creek Golf Course June 20-22 for one of the finalist spots. To participate, all you need to do is show up with your clubs and pay $20 for 25 balls. The final shoot out will be at Soldiers Field Golf Course on Friday, June 23.

If you can’t make the Hole-in-One Contest and still want to support the Elks’ work, there are plenty of other options:

Participate in their other events. Elks Lodge has a number of charitable gaming options located at Broadway Pizza, Chip Shots, and Colonial Bowling Lanes. They also put on Bar Bingo at Charlie’s Pub.

Send a kid to camp. The Elks Youth Camp is open to children ages 9-13 who are interested in a totally free week of camp at Pelican Lake. Dates this summer are July 9-15.

Spread the word about Hoop Shoot. Another option for youth is the Elks’ Hoop Shoot program for boys and girls ages 8-13. They encourage parents to mention this program to their children’s school. Bring awareness to veterans. Elks Lodge is committed to supporting veterans in the community—aiming to provide comfort, support, and aid in meeting personal needs. They would like help reaching area veterans.

If you’re interested in becoming a member of the Elks Lodge or want additional information about any of the Elks' offerings, check out rochesterelks.org or email elks1091secretary@gmail.com.

—Alexa Anderson