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        "description": "Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge #2119 in Hillsborough, NJ. Fundraisers, live music, members' bar & community giving since charter. Visit Brooks Blvd.",
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    "services_text": "The lodge runs a full social calendar built around events that are genuinely fun and financially purposeful. Pig roasts, clam bakes, and spaghetti dinners pack the hall and put real money toward families in need across the Manville and Hillsborough area. These are not stuffy charity galas, they are Saturday-night events with food, drinks, and neighbors who know your name.\n\nBeyond the big fundraisers, the lodge offers a welcoming bar and lounge for members, hosts private events and milestone celebrations, and provides a gathering space for the kind of face-to-face community that is\u2026",
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            "question": "Do I have to be a member to attend events at Elks Lodge #2119?",
            "answer": "Many events, including fundraising dinners and special celebrations, are periodically open to the public. Check the lodge website at manvillehillsboroughelks.org for the current events calendar and guest policies."
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            "answer": "Membership in the Elks is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God. The best first step is to visit the lodge, meet current members, and ask about the application process. Members are happy to sponsor and guide prospective applicants."
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            "answer": "The lodge runs a busy calendar of food-based fundraisers including pig roasts, clam bakes, and spaghetti dinners. Proceeds go toward supporting local families in the Manville and Hillsborough community who need a helping hand."
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            "answer": "Yes, the lodge hosts private events and milestone celebrations. Reviewers have noted the space can get busy, so it is best to plan ahead and confirm capacity and availability directly with lodge management."
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            "question": "Where is Elks Lodge #2119 located and is there parking?",
            "answer": "The lodge is located at 1500 Brooks Blvd in Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844. Parking is available on site, though some reviewers note it can be limited during high-attendance events, so arriving early for popular nights is a good idea."
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            "answer": "Elks members gain access to national BPOE programs including veterans services, youth initiatives, scholarship opportunities, and reciprocal privileges at Elks lodges across the country. Local membership connects you to a nationwide network."
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            "answer": "Absolutely. Veterans support is a cornerstone of the Elks mission nationally and locally. Lodge #2119 participates in programs that honor and assist veterans in Somerset County as part of its broader community commitment."
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