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            "answer": "Parking is available across the street from the lodge. The location is also accessible without a car, making it convenient for guests who rely on public transit in Hackensack."
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            "answer": "Membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is open to American citizens who believe in God and are in good standing. Visiting the lodge on a Friday evening is the most direct way to meet current members and learn about the application process for this specific chapter."
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            "answer": "Friday nights from 6 to 10 PM are the lodge's main social gathering. Members and guests mingle, events are organized, and the hall has the relaxed atmosphere that the Elks fraternal tradition is known for. It is also the best time to speak with someone about renting the space."
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            "answer": "Yes. The lodge is a chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, one of the largest and oldest fraternal organizations in the United States. The national website is elks.org, which also provides additional contact and membership information."
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