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            "answer": "Yes. The banquet hall at Middletown Elks Lodge 2179 is available for private events including birthday parties, anniversaries, reunions, and Sweet Sixteens. Contact the lodge directly through the elks.org lodge page to check availability and discuss details."
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            "answer": "Hall rental policies can vary by lodge. Reach out to Lodge 2179 directly to confirm current rental requirements. Many Elks lodges accommodate non-member events, especially for community celebrations."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 251 Church Street in Belford, NJ 07718, in the Middletown Township area of Monmouth County."
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            "answer": "Every year the lodge hosts a no-cost holiday party specifically for children with special needs. It is organized and funded entirely by lodge members and local motorcycle riders who volunteer their time. It has become one of the most talked-about community events in the area."
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            "answer": "Membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old. You can start the process by visiting elks.org or reaching out to Lodge 2179 directly through their lodge page."
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            "answer": "The lodge actively supports veterans programs, youth scholarships, and the annual special-needs Christmas party. Members also participate in national Elks charitable initiatives that fund drug awareness programs, veteran services, and youth activities across the country."
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