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    "services_text": "Lodge #1305 offers its members a full-service clubhouse with a bar, lounge seating, and a spacious hall available for private events. Wedding receptions, birthday parties, retirement celebrations, and organizational meetings all find a comfortable home on W Oneal Street. The hall can be configured for seated dinners or open receptions, making it one of the more flexible event venues in the Gaffney area.\n\nMembership in the Elks unlocks far more than access to the clubhouse. Members tap into a national network of lodges, participate in charitable giving programs, and enjoy regular\u2026",
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            "answer": "To join, you must be a U.S. citizen, believe in God, and be at least 21 years old. Visit the lodge in person or contact Lodge #1305 through the Elks national website at elks.org to start your application. A current member can also sponsor you through the process."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 103 W Oneal Street in Gaffney, SC 29340, in Cherokee County. It is accessible from downtown Gaffney and recognizable as a gathering point for the local community."
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            "answer": "The Elks support youth scholarship programs, veterans' assistance, and community grants through the Elks National Foundation. Lodge #1305 participates in these national initiatives while also contributing locally to the Gaffney and Cherokee County community."
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            "answer": "Hours can vary based on events and lodge meetings. The best way to confirm current hours is to reach out through the Elks national contact page for Lodge #1305 at elks.org or visit during a posted event."
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