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    "services_text": "Lodge 1472 offers members far more than a place to meet. The lodge hall is available for private events, banquets, and celebrations, giving Elko families a comfortable, affordable venue right in the community. Regular lodge dinners bring members together around good food and good conversation, and the bar provides a relaxed spot to unwind after a long week in the Basin.\n\nOn the civic side, the Lodge runs youth scholarship programs that have put Elko-area students through college, organizes community charity drives throughout the year, and participates in state and national Elks initiatives\u2026",
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            "answer": "Great Basin Elks Lodge 1472 is located at 576 VFW Drive in Elko, Nevada 89801, sharing the area with other local service organizations."
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            "answer": "Yes. The Elks National Foundation and individual lodges like Lodge 1472 award scholarships to deserving students each year. Check the lodge website or attend a meeting to learn about current scholarship opportunities in the Elko area."
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            "answer": "Lodge 1472 hosts regular member dinners, social nights, holiday events, charity drives, and community fundraisers throughout the year. The lodge calendar is updated on greatbasinelkslodge.org."
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