Santa Cruz Elks - Lodge 824

Santa Cruz Elks - Lodge 824 Welcome to the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge! Our Lodge features a large dining room and bar, swimming pool and fun events for all ages.

We are dedicated to supporting our local community in a variety of ways. Contact us on how to become a member. We were established in 1903 as a group from the San Jose Elks Lodge decided to start a new Lodge in sunny Santa Cruz. Our Lodge features a large dining room and bar, along with a separate bar area, swimming pool and gym. Lodge rental is available for private parties, gathering and events

up to 300. Please contact the Lodge office at 831-423-8240 for more information. About the Elks
Founded on February 16, 1868, the Elks are a Charitable Organization dedicated to helping veterans, giving scholarships, and all around bettering our communities. Elks rarely seek recognition, and do not rely on any government assistance. In fact, the Elks created the first veterans’ hospital and gave it to the US government. It is also the largest private provider of college scholarships in the United States. Under the national umbrella, there are 49 state organizations, each divided into several districts. The Santa Cruz Elks Lodge belongs to the West Central District, which in turn belongs to the California-Hawaii Elks Association.

2025-2026 Officers
Exalted Ruler - Amy Doherty, PER
Leading Knight- Ron Schmidt, PER
Loyal Knight- Charlene Duval
Lecturing Knight- Maren Peduto
Secretary- John Scally, PER
Treasurer - Maryann Williamson, PER
Esquire - Jane Pease
Tiler - Mark Senesac
Chaplain - Joel Busa
Inner Guard - Michael Ainscow
1 Year Trustee Michael J. Szeles, PER
2 Year Trustee Pat McDonald
3 Year Trustee Georgann Scally, PER
4 Year Trustee David Pease
5 Year Trustee Steve Tedesco
Greeters Valerie Wells, Deb Neal, Dannette Shoemaker, Jill Simmons, Marty Ackerman, Cathy Brennan, Suzanne Dowling, Marsha Keeffer
Bulletin Editor - John Scally, PER
Webmaster - Amy Doherty, PER, Kyle York, DDGER

2025-2026 Committee Chairs
Americanism - Amy Doherty, PER
Audit and Accounting - Mark Violante, PER
BLT - Kyle York, DDGER
Drug Awareness - Amy Doherty, PER
ENF - Maren Peduto, Lecturing Knight
Hoop Shoot - Wade Garza
Insurance & Safety - David Pease
Lodge Activities - Georgann Scally, PER
Major Projects - Ron Schmidt, Leading Knight
Membership & Lapsation - Amy Doherty, PER
Public Relations - Jill Stone
Scholarships - Amy Doherty, PER
Veterans Affairs - Amy Doherty, PER
Youth Activities - Amy Doherty, PER

Attention Elks Lodge Members! Last chance to RSVP for this Monday's BBQ Ribs Dinner featuring Homegrown Chef Billy Starr...
04/03/2026

Attention Elks Lodge Members! Last chance to RSVP for this Monday's BBQ Ribs Dinner featuring Homegrown Chef Billy Starrs! The menu includes BBQ ribs, salad, sides, bread and dessert. Price is $20 for adults and $10 for kids. This event can sell out. RSVP at [email protected].

All Santa Cruz Elks Lodge event prices include sales tax.

Thursday Night Social: Easter wreath edition! 🐣🎉 We had so much fun getting creative. It was a hoppin’ good time!🐰Join u...
04/03/2026

Thursday Night Social: Easter wreath edition! 🐣🎉 We had so much fun getting creative. It was a hoppin’ good time!🐰

Join us for our next Thursday Night Social on April 16: Pool Party! Details TBA.

Attention Elks Members! This Monday we have our annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner. Don't miss out on this fun and festive ...
03/13/2026

Attention Elks Members! This Monday we have our annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner. Don't miss out on this fun and festive event. RSVP today at [email protected].

Attention Santa Cruz Elks Lodge Members (New and Existing)!Join us for a New Member event on Thursday, March 5 at the Sa...
02/28/2026

Attention Santa Cruz Elks Lodge Members (New and Existing)!
Join us for a New Member event on Thursday, March 5 at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge.

Come on out learn about the Lodge, activities we have to offer, ways to get involved and more! Plus connect and network with other Elks. Not a new Member? Please join us to welcome those newest to the Lodge!

Chef Kelly will cook up delicious heavy appetizers. New Members are $5, everyone else is just $12. Bar opens at 4:30 p.m., food available at 5:30 p.m. RSVP by Monday, March 2. All Elks event pricing includes sales tax. RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/UxwHHtngewv21h3Q7

This Saturday, join us for our Leading Knights fundraiser featuring live music by the B-Movie Kings! Doors open at 5:30 ...
01/19/2026

This Saturday, join us for our Leading Knights fundraiser featuring live music by the B-Movie Kings! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m.

Advanced tickets are just $10 for adults and $5 for kids. They will be $15 at the door.

Advanced tickets can be purchased here: https://scelks-bmoviekings.eventbrite.com

All Elks event pricing includes sales tax.

On Saturday, Jan. 24, join us for a fantastic fundraiser with live music at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge!

We're excited to partner with the Santa Cruz Warriors for an Elks Lodge Night! Join us this Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. ...
11/09/2025

We're excited to partner with the Santa Cruz Warriors for an Elks Lodge Night! Join us this Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. A portion of the ticket proceeds we sell through this link will support our Lodge and Purple Pig charity efforts. Get your tickets now: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Santacruz63

Attention Elks Lodge Members! Spooky Family Fun Night returns TONIGHT and is rain or shine. Join us for all kinds of spo...
10/25/2025

Attention Elks Lodge Members! Spooky Family Fun Night returns TONIGHT and is rain or shine. Join us for all kinds of spooky good fun, the lineup is below.

• Pumpkin carving and painting … pumpkins provided
• Costume parade and contests - with awesome prizes!
• The Lodge Room becomes The Maze!
• 2nd Annual “Finger Foods” contest - prizes for winners!
• Dinner Menu includes mac 'n' cheese, fried chicken, french fries, pizza, salads, veggie cups and cookies.
• Music and dancing
• Special Halloween cocktails (for purchase!) by Ms. Kimberley
• And more!

This event is just $20 for Adults, $10 for kids 12 & under, kids 3 & under are free. This event is for Members and their guests, there isn't a limit on the number of guests.

Join in the fun at our Spooky Family Fun Night on Saturday, Oct. 25 with your entry in the Finger Food Contest! We had S...
10/13/2025

Join in the fun at our Spooky Family Fun Night on Saturday, Oct. 25 with your entry in the Finger Food Contest!

We had SUCH a great time with it last year that it’s back by popular demand. Just dream up your creation and bring it in around 4:30 p.m. Judging starts at 5 p.m. There are prizes! Pictured here is Paul Dangreau with the “brain” he created last year.

Spooky Family Fun Night is Back Saturday, Oct. 25 🎃Attention Elks Members! Get your costumes, and get ready to have a sp...
10/12/2025

Spooky Family Fun Night is Back Saturday, Oct. 25 🎃
Attention Elks Members! Get your costumes, and get ready to have a spooky-good time at our annual Spooky Family Fun Night! The event is from 5-9 p.m. and includes:

• Pumpkin carving and painting
• Costume parade and contests with prizes
• The Maze! Famously spooky and fun!
• Games, crafts and s’mores
• Finger Foods Contest with prizes
• Dinner: Mac n’ cheese, fried chicken, pizza and much more.
• Music and dancing

Cost is just $20 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under and kids 3 and under are free. Email [email protected], call 831-423-8240 to make reservations or pay at the door. This event is for Elks Members and their guests only. (Note: Event price includes sales tax.)

Attention Elks! Come up to the Lodge on Labor Day! We’re planning a “big, beautiful” end-of-summer BBQ! Steaks! Chicken!...
08/30/2025

Attention Elks! Come up to the Lodge on Labor Day!

We’re planning a “big, beautiful” end-of-summer BBQ! Steaks! Chicken! Giant hot dogs … all paired up with fries, chili, salads and garlic bread. All our famous chefs will be on the job: Ed Lake’s crew, Billy Starrs’ crew, Kelly’s crew - so you know how good it will be! We’ll serve until the food runs out. But, that’s just the BBQ part … the fun starts early on! Come around 11 a.m. to partake in Kelly and Kimberley’s “meal on a stick” Bloody Marys, then morph into the BBQ around noon.

Stick around after lunch for the kids’ games! We’ll start around 1 p.m. with our infamous “water in cups” relay (prepare to get wet), followed by spoon & egg races, hula hoops contest, donut-eating game, and our end-of-year cannonball contests (adults, too!).

Attention Elks Lodge Members! Tomorrow is West Central District Prom Night! That's right, our Lodge is going to be trans...
08/15/2025

Attention Elks Lodge Members! Tomorrow is West Central District Prom Night! That's right, our Lodge is going to be transformed to a Prom featuring multiple decades. You don't want to miss this. There will be dancing, music and fun!

Get your tickets now by calling the Lodge TODAY or purchasing them online: https://elkslodgepromnight.eventbrite.com

Tickets will be available at the door tomorrow too, but go up in price at that time. Hope to see you there!

Recently our Elks Members hosted a Community Baby Shower at Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos in Midtown Santa Cruz. Members of ...
08/10/2025

Recently our Elks Members hosted a Community Baby Shower at Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos in Midtown Santa Cruz. Members of the community received diaper bags and select items for their babies as well as cases of diapers and wipes. Additionally, 18 kits were sent out to women who work in nearby agricultural fields and were unable to attend the event.

Special thanks to the Santa Cruz Elks that supported this event, the items distributed are sure to help meet important needs of these area moms.

Address

150 Jewell Street
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
5:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
5:30pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
4pm - 8pm

Telephone

+18314238240

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