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    "services_text": "Lodge 228 serves members and their guests across several pillars. The dining room is open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 3 p.m., offering a full menu anchored by steakhouse-quality cuts, with the porterhouse drawing the most repeat orders. It's a proper sit-down experience, not a cafeteria line.\n\nThe event spaces at Lodge 228 are suited for milestone gatherings: celebrations of life, milestone birthdays, retirement parties, and member banquets. The combination of an established kitchen, a built-in community of Elks members, and a comfortable venue makes it a practical and meaningful\u2026",
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            "answer": "The lodge is open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 3:00 p.m. Hours can vary around holidays and special events, so calling ahead or checking spokaneelks.org before visiting is always a good idea, especially if you're traveling from out of town."
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            "question": "Do I have to be an Elks member to visit the lodge or dine here?",
            "answer": "The dining room and bar are generally accessible to guests of members. If you're not a member yourself, come as the guest of someone who is. If you're interested in joining, Lodge 228 welcomes inquiries from U.S. citizens who believe in the Elks' values of charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity."
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            "answer": "Yes. Lodge 228 hosts private events including celebrations of life, birthday parties, retirement gatherings, and member banquets. The venue includes in-house catering from the lodge kitchen. Contact the lodge directly through spokaneelks.org to discuss availability and arrangements."
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            "answer": "The kitchen focuses on classic American fare with a strong steakhouse bent. The porterhouse is the standout item and comes highly recommended by guests who've tried it. The dining experience consistently draws positive comments from both members and first-time visitors."
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            "answer": "Membership in the BPOE is open to U.S. citizens aged 21 or older who believe in God. You'll need to be sponsored by a current Elks member. Visit spokaneelks.org or stop by the lodge during open hours to learn more about the membership process and what Lodge 228 specifically offers."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 9320 E Mission Ave in Spokane Valley, WA 99206. It's on the east side of the Spokane metro area, easily accessible from central Spokane and the surrounding Valley communities."
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            "answer": "Yes. As part of the national BPOE organization, Lodge 228 supports veterans, youth programs, and community charitable initiatives. The Elks are one of the largest fraternal organizations in the country, and local lodges like #228 are active participants in that broader mission."
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