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        "description": "West Haven Elks Lodge at 265 Main St: bingo nights, famous public sub sales, community events & Elks membership programs. Rated 4.4 stars.",
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            "answer": "Sub sale dates vary, so it's best to call the lodge directly or check the Elks national website at elks.org for the West Haven chapter's upcoming events. They sell out quickly, so arriving early is strongly recommended."
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            "answer": "To join, you must be a U.S. citizen, believe in God, and be sponsored by a current member. Visit elks.org or stop by the lodge at 265 Main Street to speak with a member about starting your application."
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            "answer": "Yes. Bingo nights at the West Haven Elks Lodge are open to the public. Doors typically open before the first game, and the staff are welcoming to first-time visitors."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 265 Main Street, West Haven, CT 06516. It is centrally located and accessible from throughout the city and surrounding shoreline communities."
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            "answer": "The Elks support veterans' services, youth drug awareness programs, local scholarships, and community outreach. Funds raised through lodge events like bingo and sub sales contribute directly to these initiatives in the West Haven area."
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            "answer": "Yes. The West Haven lodge is a chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE), founded in 1868. The national organization's resources and programs are available to all members through the local lodge."
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