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        "name": "Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge #2285",
        "description": "Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge #2285 in West Greenwich, RI offers hall rentals, scholarships, youth programs, and veterans services. Rated 4.5 stars.",
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    "services_text": "The lodge runs programs that go well beyond the meeting room. Scholarship awards support local students pursuing higher education, distributed through a competitive process tied to national Elks standards. The Hoop Shoot program gives youth basketball players a structured path to regional and national competition, with the lodge coordinating local events each season.\n\nDrug awareness programs bring prevention resources directly to the community, particularly focused on young people. Veterans services connect former service members with resources, recognition, and a community that understands\u2026",
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            "answer": "Yes, the hall at 42 Nooseneck Hill Road is available for private functions including birthday parties, milestone celebrations, and other gatherings. A bartender is included with the rental price. Reviewers have described the staff as friendly and easy to work with, and the hall as clean and up-to-date. Contact the lodge through elks.org/2285 to check availability and pricing."
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            "answer": "The lodge primarily serves Coventry, RI and West Greenwich, RI, which is reflected in its name. Programs like scholarships, youth basketball, and veterans services are directed toward residents of these two communities and the surrounding southern Rhode Island area."
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            "question": "How does the Hoop Shoot program work?",
            "answer": "The Hoop Shoot is a national Elks youth basketball free-throw competition. Lodge #2285 organizes local participation, with young athletes competing at the lodge level before advancing to district, state, and potentially national rounds. It's open to youth in the Coventry and West Greenwich area. Check with the lodge for current age divisions and registration details."
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            "question": "Does the lodge offer scholarships, and how do students apply?",
            "answer": "Yes, the lodge awards scholarships to local students as part of the national Elks scholarship programs. Applications typically follow guidelines set by the national organization and are reviewed competitively. Visit elks.org/2285 or attend a lodge meeting to get current information on deadlines and eligibility requirements."
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            "question": "What veterans services does the lodge provide?",
            "answer": "Lodge #2285 participates in Elks veterans services programs, which include recognition events, community support, and connections to resources for former service members. Veterans in the Coventry and West Greenwich area are encouraged to reach out through the lodge's website to learn what's currently available."
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            "answer": "Membership in the Elks is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old. The best way to start is by attending a meeting at 42 Nooseneck Hill Road or reaching out through elks.org/2285. Current members can also sponsor prospective members through the application process."
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            "answer": "Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge #2285 is located at 42 Nooseneck Hill Road in West Greenwich, RI 02817. More information, including meeting schedules and contact details, is available at elks.org/2285."
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