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            "answer": "No. The Chester Elks Lodge opens certain meals to the general public, including select Sunday dinners and special themed events like taco nights and holiday meals. Check with the lodge directly or visit elks.org for the current schedule."
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            "answer": "To join, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years old, and believe in God. You can start the application process through elks.org or by visiting the lodge at 164 Main St in Chester and speaking with a current member."
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            "answer": "The Elks nationally fund veterans programs, youth scholarships, drug awareness education, and Hoop Shoot basketball competitions for kids. Local lodges like Chester direct a portion of those efforts toward their immediate community and region."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 164 Main Street in Chester, California 96020, in Lake Almanor basin near Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is easy to find on Chester's main commercial corridor."
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