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        "name": "Sault Ste Marie, MI Elks Lodge #552 (Sault Ste. Marie, MI)",
        "description": "Elks Lodge #552 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI offers waterfront dining, event hall rentals, fish fry dinners, and community programs on E Portage Ave.",
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            "answer": "Yes. The lodge hall is available for weddings, receptions, banquets, and other private events. The waterfront setting on East Portage Ave makes it a popular choice. Contact the lodge directly to check availability and discuss your event needs."
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            "answer": "The Friday walleye dinner is one of the lodge's most beloved traditions, drawing both members and community guests. Check with the lodge for current serving times and any seasonal schedule changes."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 1111 E Portage Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. It sits along the East Portage Avenue corridor with views of the St. Marys River waterfront."
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            "answer": "Membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old. You can start the process by visiting the lodge, speaking with a current member, or exploring the application through the national Elks website at elks.org."
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            "answer": "Lodge #552 participates in Elks National Foundation programs including veterans' services, youth activities, and scholarship funding. A portion of lodge revenue and member dues goes directly toward these causes in the Chippewa County area."
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            "answer": "Yes, the lodge at 1111 E Portage Ave has on-site parking. The location on East Portage Ave is easily accessible from both downtown Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding neighborhoods."
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