Proudly serving Clifton Forge and the Alleghany Highlands with charity, fellowship, and community leadership for over a century.
Step through the doors of 306 E Ridgeway Street and feel the warmth of true American fellowship. Clifton Forge Elks Lodge #1065 has been the beating heart of this mountain town since its charter, where neighbors become family and good deeds become lifelong traditions. Our historic lodge pulses with the laughter of Friday fish fries, the solemn pride of Memorial Day ceremonies, and the quiet satisfaction of scholarship checks delivered to local students. From our oak-paneled meeting room overlooking the Jackson River to the community events that fill our calendar year-round, every corner tells stories of veterans supported, children lifted up, and neighbors who refuse to let anyone face hardship alone. Here, the Elks motto "The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon tablets of love and memory" isn't just words—it's how we live every single day in Clifton Forge.
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You must be at least 21 years old, believe in God, be an American citizen, and be of good character. Our membership committee will guide you through a simple application process and sponsor introduction.
Lodge meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. Our famous Friday fish fries run weekly from 5:00-8:00 PM, and we host special community events throughout the year—check our Facebook page for the current calendar.
Many of our community events and Friday fish fries are open to the public. Lodge rentals for weddings, reunions, and meetings are available to both members and non-members—contact us through our Facebook page for details and availability.
We award thousands in scholarships annually, support veterans through national programs, run drug awareness education in schools, organize blood drives, and provide emergency assistance to local families facing hardship.
We maintain a respectful, family-friendly atmosphere. Members wear their Elks attire for meetings, while casual attire is welcome for fish fries and social events. Special occasions may have suggested dress guidelines.
Visit us at 306 E Ridgeway Street in Clifton Forge, message us on Facebook at Elks1065, or stop by any Friday evening for our fish fry to meet members and see the lodge in action.