The Orange Elks lodge offers many activities, a building that is a great place to gather and has been a major community contributor since its inception. The lodge is located in historic downtown orange and first started in 1923.
The lodge boasts over a thousand members has the youngest average age of any lodge in Orange County. The lodge also has the highest percentage of female members in the Orange County.
Orange Elks Lodge #1475
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Address: 211 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866
Phone: (714) 538-1475
Orange Elks Building
Orange Elks have owned their land and building at the Orange Circle since 1935. The ground-level entry to the lodge houses a trophy case and provides an to the quarters.
The second-floor dining room can seat approximately 150 and is used for Friday-night dinners, as well as wedding receptions, civic club meetings, and lodge socials.
The club shares the third floor with the lodge offices. There are three pool tables, a giant-screen television, shuffleboard, darts, a meeting room, and a bar. The games are free to play and the drinks are priced at remarkably low prices.
The lodge room features high ceilings, draperies, and theater seating for around 200.
Orange Elks Activities
The Orange Elks club is a great place to hang out with friends and fellow members forging bonds that last a lifetime.
These are some of the activities planned through the year.
- Lodge meetings
- Food nights e.g. burger, taco, prime rib, fish fry and much more
- Pool tournaments
- Lodge parties
- Veterans breakfasts
- Trips and off-site activities
- Many charitable activities including veteran and youth initiatives
The Elks lodge is also a great respite during the Orange Street Fair.
Elks Membership
To be eligible for membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, you must be a citizen of the United States over the age of 21 who believes in God.
You must be sponsored by a member of the Elks Lodge and reside in the jurisdiction of the Lodge you wish to join. You also need two other Elks who will be your co-sponsors. The Elk who proposes you for membership must obtain a Membership Application from the Lodge Secretary.