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    "services_text": "Lodge #2619 opens its doors for far more than membership meetings. The hall is a proven venue for community blood drives, private receptions, birthday parties, and milestone celebrations, with the space and the volunteer energy to make each event work.\n\nOn the charitable side, the lodge runs ongoing veterans fundraising events that channel real dollars toward the men and women who served. Bingo nights draw regulars from across Ballston Spa and the surrounding Saratoga County area, mixing fun with fundraising in a way that keeps the calendar lively year-round.\n\nMembership itself is the core\u2026",
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            "answer": "You are welcome to visit as a guest first. Reach out through the lodge's page at elks.org (Lodge Number 2619) to connect with a current member who can walk you through the process and invite you to an upcoming event."
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            "answer": "The lodge regularly hosts bingo nights, veterans fundraisers, community blood drives with the Red Cross, private receptions, and birthday celebrations. The calendar stays active, so there is usually something happening most weeks."
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            "question": "Can I rent the lodge hall for a private event?",
            "answer": "Yes. The space has been used for birthday parties, receptions, and community events. Contact the lodge directly through elks.org or stop by 10 Hamilton St in Ballston Spa to discuss availability and details."
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            "answer": "Absolutely. Supporting veterans is a cornerstone of the Elks mission nationally, and Lodge #2619 actively runs fundraising events specifically directed toward veterans in the local community."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 10 Hamilton Street in Ballston Spa, NY 12020, in Saratoga County. It is accessible from the surrounding communities of Saratoga Springs, Malta, and Clifton Park."
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            "answer": "Some events are open to guests and the general public. The best way to confirm what is open to non-members is to check the lodge's listing at elks.org or connect with a current member who can give you the current schedule."
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            "answer": "Lodge #2619 opens its hall to the American Red Cross for scheduled blood drives. The Red Cross coordinates the event and the lodge provides the space. Watch for announcements through the lodge or local Red Cross chapter for upcoming dates."
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