Community News

Supporting and Recognizing our Veterans

 

by: Bill Neessen
Published: March 2, 2026

 

ORANGE...The Orange Elks support our Community, our Veterans, our Youth and our Community Partners!

If it is the third Thursday of the month, the Orange Elks will be doing the Flags Over the Plaza. On a very cold evening, the ceremony included   the Orange High School MCJROTC cadets lowering the flag, and Arlo Cotez leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Our Community Partner, the Assistance League of Orange provided refreshments and handed Valentine’s Day boxes to the veterans in attendance.

The next Flags Over the Plaza ceremony will be March 19th.

On Saturday, the lodges from the Orange Coast District held a Stand Down at the Garden Grove Elks Lodge. Many services were available: medical, dental and vision exams, mental health and substance abuse counseling, legal assistance, Veterans and Social Security benefits, showers, haircuts, clothing and hygiene kits, education aid, housing and employment services, children's services, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy and podiatry services. 

The Orange Elks Taco Crew served tacos, rice and beans to all who attended.

 

So Long As There Are Veterans, The Orange Elks Will Never Forget!