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        "description": "Ilion Elks Lodge 1444 on West St offers event hall rentals, chicken barbecues, and community programs in Ilion, NY. Rated 4.6 stars.",
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    "services_text": "Lodge 1444 offers a full event hall available for private rentals, including weddings, anniversary parties, baby showers, birthday celebrations, and celebrations of life. The space is genuinely roomy, comfortably accommodating large guest lists without the squeeze.\n\nRegular community events like the popular chicken barbecue bring members and neighbors together throughout the year. Bar service, kitchen facilities, and on-site coordination make planning straightforward. Pricing is kept accessible, reflecting the lodge's nonprofit mission rather than a commercial venue markup.\n\nMembership in the\u2026",
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            "question": "Can I rent the event hall at Ilion Elks Lodge 1444 for a private party?",
            "answer": "Yes. The hall is available for weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, celebrations of life, anniversaries, and other private gatherings. The space is large enough for significant guest counts. Contact the lodge directly through the Elks national lodge page to inquire about availability and pricing."
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            "question": "Do I have to be a member to attend events or rent the space?",
            "answer": "Non-members can attend public events like the chicken barbecue and can rent the hall for private functions. Some member-only events and bar access may require membership or a member sponsor. Reach out to Lodge 1444 to confirm specifics for your event type."
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            "question": "What are the chicken barbecue plates, and when are they held?",
            "answer": "The barbecue plates feature half a chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, and salt potatoes, a Central New York specialty of potatoes boiled in heavily salted water and served with butter. Plates have been priced around $15. Barbecue events are held periodically throughout the season, so check the lodge's event schedule for upcoming dates."
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            "question": "Where is Ilion Elks Lodge 1444 located?",
            "answer": "The lodge is at 8 West Street, Ilion, NY 13357, in the Mohawk Valley region of Upstate New York, convenient to Herkimer and the surrounding communities."
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            "question": "How do I become a member of Lodge 1444?",
            "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 through the Elks national website at elks.org or by visiting Lodge 1444 and speaking with an existing member who can sponsor your application."
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            "question": "What community programs does Lodge 1444 support?",
            "answer": "Lodge 1444 participates in Elks national programs supporting veterans, youth scholarships, drug awareness education, and local charitable giving. Members contribute time and funds to causes that directly benefit Ilion and the broader Mohawk Valley area."
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            "answer": "Some guests have noted that the air conditioning in the downstairs hall can be inconsistent during peak summer events. It is worth asking the lodge about current HVAC status when booking a warm-weather event so you can plan accordingly."
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