The Hastings Elks Lodge #159 is an active
contributor to our community. Our special emphasis is on helping
Veterans and youth. Some of the services we perform are:
- Collecting deer hides to make gloves and tool leather for our American
Veterans
- Purchase and deliver Christmas presents to needy youth in our area
- Help with the annual Memorial Day celebration at Parkview Cemetery
- Prepare and serve dinners at the Grand Island Veterans Hospital
- Select a "Student of the Month" from area schools and recognize them
- Celebrate a "Youth Week" the first week of March
- Provide the famous "Hoop Shoot" competition for area youth basketball
players
- Conduct a "Soccer Shoot" competition for our local soccer players
- Perform a moving "Flag Day" celebration to honor our nation's history
- Provide scholarships to area youth
And much, MUCH more! |
The Hastings Elks Lodge members also like to
have fun. Our Lodge provides a unique atmosphere for fellowship and
fun. Some of our events are:
- Mardi Gras adult party on March 7. Great food, music and dancing
- Mothers Day Brunch. All you can eat, and then some!
- 4th of July family picnic with food and games for all ages
- Halloween adult costume party with food, music and dancing. Best
costume contest
- Lodge Christmas party with unique gift exchange for men and women
- New Years Eve celebration with food, music, and dancing
- New Years Day "Tom & Jerrys" served free from noon to 2 pm
- Valentines Day dance with romantic dining and a dance
- Friday night 4-Point Pitch tournaments every Friday night except
during golf season
- Full food menu on Friday nights
- Family Night food specials every Wednesday night
And much, MUCH more! |
We are thankful to also have the newest 18
holes of golf available in the Hastings area. Our back 9 was opened
April 2, 2008. Some highlights are:
- Open to the public, with memberships and cart storage available
- Par 72 golf course
- Rental carts available
- Numerous golf tournaments open to the public through-out the golf
season
- Several "Members Only" tournaments that are not open to the public
- Mixed league on Monday Nights-members only
- Ladies' day on Tuesdays
- Seniors tournament on Wednesdays
- Men's league on Thursday Nights
- Friday Night Flags on Fridays
- Golf lessons for ladies
- Golf lessons for youth
- Special events and golf outings
- Our golf course is both fair and challenging for golfers of all skill
levels
And much, MUCH more! |