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        "description": "Flat Rock Elks Lodge #1731 on Telegraph Rd offers the best fish fry, turkey dinners, hall rentals, and fundraiser events in Downriver Michigan.",
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    "services_text": "The fish fry is the headline act, drawing crowds every Friday with crispy, generous portions that locals have been talking about for years. The turkey dinners run a close second, and both are priced the way a lodge dinner should be, affordable enough to bring the whole family.\n\nThe banquet hall seats groups large enough for corporate events, wedding receptions, graduation parties, and memorial services. The fireplace wall gives formal events a warm, distinguished backdrop that most event venues in the area simply cannot match. Setup, cleanup, and helpful staff come with the rental.\n\nSpecial\u2026",
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            "answer": "Many lodge events and dinners, including the popular Friday fish fry and seasonal turkey dinners, are open to guests. Some events may require a member to accompany you. Call ahead or check the lodge calendar for upcoming public nights."
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            "answer": "Yes. The hall has been rented for graduation parties, memorial services, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, and corporate gatherings. It is spacious enough to handle large combined events, and the fireplace makes a striking focal point for formal occasions."
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            "question": "Where exactly is Flat Rock Elks Lodge #1731 located?",
            "answer": "The lodge is at 26917 Telegraph Road in Flat Rock, Michigan 48134, easily accessible along the Telegraph Road corridor in the Downriver area."
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            "question": "What kind of fundraiser events does the lodge host?",
            "answer": "Lodge #1731 hosts events like Dueling Pianos nights that include a steak dinner, drinks, and a silent auction. Proceeds support Elks national charitable programs as well as local community causes."
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            "question": "How do I become a member of the Elks Lodge?",
            "answer": "Membership in the BPOE is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old. Visit the lodge in person or reach out through the Elks national website to start the application process for Lodge #1731."
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            "answer": "The fish fry is a Friday tradition at Lodge #1731 and is consistently praised as the best in the Flat Rock area. Portions are generous and the price is lodge-friendly. Check the current schedule for start times and any seasonal changes."
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