El Cajon Elks

06/09/2026

🇺🇸 Veterans Committee Meeting - JUNE 12🇺🇸

Did you know the Elks Veterans Committee helps coordinate programs and services that support veterans in our community?

One of those programs is the Elks "Welcome Home" initiative, which provides assistance to veterans who need a helping hand as they transition into stable housing and rebuild their lives.

Whether you're a veteran, have a family connection to military service, want to support our veterans, or simply want to learn more about what the Elks are doing, you're invited to join us.

📅 Second Friday of Every Month
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Conference Room

✅ Learn about the Welcome Home program
✅ Discover other veteran support activities
✅ Find out how you can get involved
✅ Stay informed about upcoming projects and events

All service branches are welcome. All Elk members are welcome.

Together, we can continue making a positive difference for those who served our nation. 🇺🇸🦌

06/09/2026

Volunteer Chef Dinner Tonight at 5:15 pm at the El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812!

Looking for a great meal, good company, and an affordable night out?

For just $10, enjoy our Creamy Italian Comfort dinner featuring tender chicken strips over fettuccine Alfredo, balsamic glazed green beans with Parmesan, Caesar salad, and dessert. It's a quality, home-style meal at a price that's hard to beat.

But the evening doesn't end with dinner!

🎲 Bunco starts at 6:30 PM – always a fun way to spend an evening with fellow members and friends.

⚾ Padres vs. Reds will be on the TVs throughout the Lodge, with first pitch at 6:40 PM.

🤝 Stay after dinner, relax, catch up with friends, meet new members, and enjoy everything that makes our Lodge special.

Great food. Great fellowship. Great value.

We look forward to seeing you tonight at El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812!

06/08/2026

🦌 El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812 – Week at a Glance
📅 June 8–14, 2026

Join us for a fun-filled week at the Lodge!

🎲 Games Meetup
🍽 Volunteer Dinner
🃏 Card Games
🎤 Karaoke Night
🔥 PITAPALOOZA – Deep Pit BBQ, Live Music & Dancing (Saturday, June 13)
🇺🇸 Flag Day & Battle of the Sexes Game (Sunday, June 14)

There's always something happening at your Lodge. Come enjoy great friends, great times, and all the activities that make El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812 special.

🌐 www.Lodge1812.com

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06/08/2026

📣 LODGE MEETING TONIGHT – 7:00 PM 🦌

Our Lodge is strongest when Members participate.

Meetings are where we come together to share ideas, conduct Lodge business, and help shape our future. Your voice matters, and your involvement helps keep our Lodge moving in the right direction.

👉 After the meeting, hang around for great fellowship and conversation with your fellow Elks.

El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812
Tonight • 7:00 PM 🇺🇸

06/06/2026

On this D-Day anniversary, we honor the brave Allied soldiers who landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to freedom changed the world.

We remember those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who never came home.

🇺🇸 Never forget.

06/06/2026

🏆 Sunday Shuffleboard Tournament with Val & Dennis! 🏆
⏰ 1:30 PM • 💵 $5 Entry
🎯 Partners Format • Games to 11
🏆 Prizes Awarded
💜 Supporting the Purple Pig
✅ Individual Players Welcome!
✅ All Skill Levels Welcome!

06/06/2026

🇺🇸 RED Friday at El Cajon Elks #1812
Our members are proudly wearing red today to Remember Everyone Deployed and honor the brave men and women serving our country around the world.
Thank you to all who serve and sacrifice for our freedom. ❤️🤍💙

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06/06/2026

🔥 BURGER BROTHERS 🔥
This Saturday starting at 11:30 AM, head to the patio at El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812 for great food, cold drinks, and good company!
🍔 Burgers – $10
🍔 Double Burgers – $12
🌭 Hot Dogs – $7
Bring your appetite and your friends. Members and their guests are welcome!
📍 El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812 ⏰ Saturday • Starting at 11:30 AM
The place to be this Saturday! 🍔🌭🍻

06/04/2026

Friday Nights at the Lodge!

Grab the mic, sing your favorite songs, and enjoy a fun night with friends. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just singing for laughs, all voices are welcome.

Karaoke every Friday at El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812.

Great people. Good times. Stronger together. 🎤🎶

06/04/2026

🎓 The Kids Are Graduating… What’s Next for You?

For years, your calendar was filled with school events, sports, fundraisers, carpools, and family activities. Then one day, the cap and gown come out, the kids begin their next adventure, and you find yourself asking:

"What's our next chapter?"

At the Lodge, many of our members discovered that an empty nest isn't an ending—it's an opportunity.

It's a chance to make new friends, enjoy live music, travel, volunteer, dance, laugh, and become part of something bigger than yourself. Whether you're looking for a fun Friday night, a new social circle, community service opportunities, or simply a place where people know your name, you'll find it here.

Our members enjoy everything from group RV trips and winery outings to joining BBQ teams, volunteering for community projects, line dancing, card games, and some of the most welcoming, no-judgment karaoke nights you'll find anywhere. Whether you're an experienced singer, a first-timer, an outdoor enthusiast, a traveler, a foodie, or someone simply looking to meet great people, there's something for everyone.

The El Cajon Elks Lodge is home to people who have raised families, built careers, and are now creating a rewarding and active next chapter together.

Your kids are starting a new journey. Maybe it's time to start yours.

Come share a meal, enjoy live entertainment, volunteer for a good cause, or simply stop by and meet some new friends. You may discover that the next chapter is the best one yet.

Interested in learning more about membership? We'd love to meet you.

Serving El Cajon through charity, veterans support, youth programs, and fellowship. The El Cajon Elks is a place to connect, celebrate, give back, and belong. Follow us on Instagram:

06/03/2026

🤠 It's Time to Dance!

Grab your boots and join Halle Cox for Line Dancing Lessons at the Lodge!

📅 1st & 3rd Thursdays in June & July
💲 $10 per class
📍 El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812

Reserve your spot today at www.lodge1812.com or purchase in person at the Lodge. See you on the dance floor!

06/03/2026

🎯 Co****le, great food, and good company!

Join us on the patio at El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812 on Saturday, June 27 for an afternoon of friendly competition and Angelo's Famous Italian Roast Beef Sandwich Meal.

🕐 Sign-Ups: 1:00 PM
🎯 Bags Fly: 2:00 PM
🍽️ Meal: $20
🎟️ Admission: $5
🏆 Tournament Entry: $10 (includes admission)

All Elks in good standing and their guests are welcome. Come enjoy the fun, support the Elks National Foundation, and spend the afternoon with friends.

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06/02/2026

🍽️ June Lodge Lunches Are Here! 🍽️

Looking for a great lunch and good company? Join us at the Lodge every Thursday and Friday from Noon–1:30 PM (or until we sell out!).

This month features chili dogs, sloppy joes, roast beef & cheddar grilled sandwiches, chicken salad, tuna salad, baked beans, chips, and more—all for just $8.

Bring a friend and come enjoy a relaxed lunch at the Lodge. See you there!

06/02/2026

Bingo tonight!

06/02/2026

🤠🦌 ALL ELKS ARE INVITED! 🦌🤠

Gather the herds and join us for Pitapalooza 2026 at El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812!

Bring your Lodge friends and enjoy an evening of Deep Pit BBQ, live music by Barbwire, dancing, fellowship, and fun.

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812

Whether you're coming with a table full of friends or just a few fellow Elks, we'd love to have you with us.

🎟️ Tickets & Reserved Tables: www.lodge1812.com

Come hungry. Bring your friends. Let's make it a great night together!

👇 Tagging our fellow San Diego County Elks Lodges below! 👇 🦌🔥🍖🎸
Chula Vista Elks Lodge San Diego Elks Lodge #168 Santee-Lakeside Elks Lodge #2698 Escondido Elks Lodge #1687 Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 Poway Elks 2543 Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 San Clemente Elks Lodge #2068 Vista Elk's Lodge #1968

06/02/2026

🍽️ June is looking delicious at the Lodge! 🍽️

Join us every Tuesday evening for our Volunteer Chef's Dinner Menu at the El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812. From loaded baked potatoes and creamy Alfredo to homestyle roast chicken and BBQ ribs, each week brings a new meal, great company, and a chance to gather with friends. And you can't beat the price at just $10!

✨ Great Food. Great Company. Elks Care.

Bring a friend and come see why the Lodge is the place to be on Tuesdays!

06/01/2026

📣 Lodge Meeting Tonight – 7:00 PM

Your voice matters. Join us tonight as we continue planning for the future of our Lodge. Stay informed, share your ideas, and help shape what's next.

See you at 7:00 PM — and stick around afterward for a little fellowship and conversation.

05/31/2026

This is what it's all about! Dick Nassif represents everything it means to volunteer. Hat's off brother!

The legend, Dick Nassif. Raise your hand if you've watched him fry up your taco. Mad respect Mr Nassif!

05/29/2026

🌮💃 Worried about the calories from an extra taco? We've got you covered! 💃🌮
Join us this Saturday, May 30 on the Patio Stage for a fun afternoon of movement, music, and tacos!
🔥 World Famous Tacos served from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
💃 Zumba Demo with Andra at 12:30 PM
🥁 Cardio Drumming Demo at 1:00 PM
And if all that exercise helps you lose a few pounds, we've got you covered there too! 👕👖 Don't miss our Used Clothing Exchange—a great chance to refresh your wardrobe and pass along items you no longer need.
Enjoy a taco... dance it off... then pick up some "new-to-you" clothes!
Move. Sweat. Smile. Repeat.
📍 El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812
🌮 Tacos • Fitness • Clothing Exchange • Friends • Fun!

05/29/2026

🔴 Wear Red Friday at the Lodge! 🇺🇸
Karaoke, friends, and a great night out. Members and guests welcome—grab your red shirt and join us!

05/28/2026

🤠🔥 IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR PITAPALOOZA! 🔥🤠

One of the Lodge’s biggest and most anticipated events is right around the corner — and every year it just keeps getting better! Pitapalooza has become a true Lodge tradition and a fantastic way to introduce friends, family, and future members to the fun and fellowship of the El Cajon Elks #1812.

The patio will be transformed into the Wild West… 🤠
🎸 Live music by Barbwire
🔥 Deep pits firing up
🍖 Grills blazing
💃 Dancing, great food, cold drinks, and good friends

We’re pulling out all the stops for this one!

Invite your friends and come experience one of the best nights of the year at the Lodge.

🎟️ Tables, tickets, and BBQ meals will be on sale during World Famous Tacos this Saturday, or anytime online at:
🌐 www.lodge1812.com

Saturday, June 13 • 5PM–10PM
Guests Welcome • Membership Drive Event

05/28/2026

We’re wrapping up May with another World Famous Taco Day at the Lodge! 🌮

Join us Saturday, May 30 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM out on the patio for great tacos, good friends, and a perfect afternoon at the Lodge. What could be better?

And there’s plenty more happening too — including a used clothing exchange, opportunity drawings supporting our charities, and patio tables now on sale for this year’s Pitapalooza Deep Pit BBQ & Dance!

🌮 $3 Tacos
📍 El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Pre-order at www.lodge1812.com

05/27/2026

What a wonderful Memorial Day at the Lodge. 🇺🇸

We were so busy honoring those who served, supporting Gold Star families, and enjoying a great day together that we’re still gathering photos — and we’ll continue adding more here as we receive them. But we wanted to share a few highlights from a truly special day.

Thank you to our amazing members, dedicated volunteers, the Young Marines, and the outstanding Nitro Express for helping make the day so memorable.

The spirit of the Elks family was on full display. ❤️🤍💙

05/27/2026

Time to clean out those closets!

Join us Saturday, May 30 from 11 AM–2 PM for our Clothing Exchange featuring women’s, men’s & children’s clothing. Bring clean, gently used items and take home something new-to-you.

Tacos served from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM by the World Famous Taco Crew!

All leftover clothing will be donated to a shelter.

05/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Memorial Day Event at El Cajon Elks #1812. 🇺🇸

From honoring those who served, remembering the fallen, and recognizing the sacrifice of Gold Star families, to sharing great food, live music, and fellowship — we appreciate everyone who helped make the day meaningful. A special thank you to the volunteers, cooks, musicians, and members who gave their time and energy behind the scenes.

As we move into a new week, there’s plenty happening at the Lodge:

🍽️ Tuesday – Volunteer Chef Dinner, BOD Meeting & Mexican Train
♠️ Thursday – Lunch & Cards
🎤 Friday – Rita’s Friday Night Dinner & Karaoke
🌮 Saturday – Featured Event: World Famous Tacos (11:30 AM–1:30 PM) + Used Clothing Exchange

Also coming soon… Pitapalooza – June 13! Tickets available at www.lodge1812.com

Thank you for being part of an active, welcoming Lodge community. Stronger together. Proud to be Elks.