El Cajon Elks

06/04/2026

Friday Nights at the Lodge!

Grab the mic, sing your favorite songs, and enjoy a fun night with friends. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just singing for laughs, all voices are welcome.

Karaoke every Friday at El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812.

Great people. Good times. Stronger together. 🎤🎶

06/04/2026

🎓 The Kids Are Graduating… What’s Next for You?

For years, your calendar was filled with school events, sports, fundraisers, carpools, and family activities. Then one day, the cap and gown come out, the kids begin their next adventure, and you find yourself asking:

"What's our next chapter?"

At the Lodge, many of our members discovered that an empty nest isn't an ending—it's an opportunity.

It's a chance to make new friends, enjoy live music, travel, volunteer, dance, laugh, and become part of something bigger than yourself. Whether you're looking for a fun Friday night, a new social circle, community service opportunities, or simply a place where people know your name, you'll find it here.

Our members enjoy everything from group RV trips and winery outings to joining BBQ teams, volunteering for community projects, line dancing, card games, and some of the most welcoming, no-judgment karaoke nights you'll find anywhere. Whether you're an experienced singer, a first-timer, an outdoor enthusiast, a traveler, a foodie, or someone simply looking to meet great people, there's something for everyone.

The El Cajon Elks Lodge is home to people who have raised families, built careers, and are now creating a rewarding and active next chapter together.

Your kids are starting a new journey. Maybe it's time to start yours.

Come share a meal, enjoy live entertainment, volunteer for a good cause, or simply stop by and meet some new friends. You may discover that the next chapter is the best one yet.

Interested in learning more about membership? We'd love to meet you.

Serving El Cajon through charity, veterans support, youth programs, and fellowship. The El Cajon Elks is a place to connect, celebrate, give back, and belong. Follow us on Instagram:

06/03/2026

🤠 It's Time to Dance!

Grab your boots and join Halle Cox for Line Dancing Lessons at the Lodge!

📅 1st & 3rd Thursdays in June & July
💲 $10 per class
📍 El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812

Reserve your spot today at www.lodge1812.com or purchase in person at the Lodge. See you on the dance floor!

06/03/2026

🎯 Co****le, great food, and good company!

Join us on the patio at El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812 on Saturday, June 27 for an afternoon of friendly competition and Angelo's Famous Italian Roast Beef Sandwich Meal.

🕐 Sign-Ups: 1:00 PM
🎯 Bags Fly: 2:00 PM
🍽️ Meal: $20
🎟️ Admission: $5
🏆 Tournament Entry: $10 (includes admission)

All Elks in good standing and their guests are welcome. Come enjoy the fun, support the Elks National Foundation, and spend the afternoon with friends.

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06/02/2026

🍽️ June Lodge Lunches Are Here! 🍽️

Looking for a great lunch and good company? Join us at the Lodge every Thursday and Friday from Noon–1:30 PM (or until we sell out!).

This month features chili dogs, sloppy joes, roast beef & cheddar grilled sandwiches, chicken salad, tuna salad, baked beans, chips, and more—all for just $8.

Bring a friend and come enjoy a relaxed lunch at the Lodge. See you there!

06/02/2026

Bingo tonight!

06/02/2026

🤠🦌 ALL ELKS ARE INVITED! 🦌🤠

Gather the herds and join us for Pitapalooza 2026 at El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812!

Bring your Lodge friends and enjoy an evening of Deep Pit BBQ, live music by Barbwire, dancing, fellowship, and fun.

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812

Whether you're coming with a table full of friends or just a few fellow Elks, we'd love to have you with us.

🎟️ Tickets & Reserved Tables: www.lodge1812.com

Come hungry. Bring your friends. Let's make it a great night together!

👇 Tagging our fellow San Diego County Elks Lodges below! 👇 🦌🔥🍖🎸
Chula Vista Elks Lodge San Diego Elks Lodge #168 Santee-Lakeside Elks Lodge #2698 Escondido Elks Lodge #1687 Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 Poway Elks 2543 Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 San Clemente Elks Lodge #2068 Vista Elk's Lodge #1968

06/02/2026

🍽️ June is looking delicious at the Lodge! 🍽️

Join us every Tuesday evening for our Volunteer Chef's Dinner Menu at the El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812. From loaded baked potatoes and creamy Alfredo to homestyle roast chicken and BBQ ribs, each week brings a new meal, great company, and a chance to gather with friends. And you can't beat the price at just $10!

✨ Great Food. Great Company. Elks Care.

Bring a friend and come see why the Lodge is the place to be on Tuesdays!

06/01/2026

📣 Lodge Meeting Tonight – 7:00 PM

Your voice matters. Join us tonight as we continue planning for the future of our Lodge. Stay informed, share your ideas, and help shape what's next.

See you at 7:00 PM — and stick around afterward for a little fellowship and conversation.

05/31/2026

This is what it's all about! Dick Nassif represents everything it means to volunteer. Hat's off brother!

The legend, Dick Nassif. Raise your hand if you've watched him fry up your taco. Mad respect Mr Nassif!

05/29/2026

🌮💃 Worried about the calories from an extra taco? We've got you covered! 💃🌮
Join us this Saturday, May 30 on the Patio Stage for a fun afternoon of movement, music, and tacos!
🔥 World Famous Tacos served from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
💃 Zumba Demo with Andra at 12:30 PM
🥁 Cardio Drumming Demo at 1:00 PM
And if all that exercise helps you lose a few pounds, we've got you covered there too! 👕👖 Don't miss our Used Clothing Exchange—a great chance to refresh your wardrobe and pass along items you no longer need.
Enjoy a taco... dance it off... then pick up some "new-to-you" clothes!
Move. Sweat. Smile. Repeat.
📍 El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812
🌮 Tacos • Fitness • Clothing Exchange • Friends • Fun!

05/29/2026

🔴 Wear Red Friday at the Lodge! 🇺🇸
Karaoke, friends, and a great night out. Members and guests welcome—grab your red shirt and join us!

05/28/2026

🤠🔥 IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR PITAPALOOZA! 🔥🤠

One of the Lodge’s biggest and most anticipated events is right around the corner — and every year it just keeps getting better! Pitapalooza has become a true Lodge tradition and a fantastic way to introduce friends, family, and future members to the fun and fellowship of the El Cajon Elks #1812.

The patio will be transformed into the Wild West… 🤠
🎸 Live music by Barbwire
🔥 Deep pits firing up
🍖 Grills blazing
💃 Dancing, great food, cold drinks, and good friends

We’re pulling out all the stops for this one!

Invite your friends and come experience one of the best nights of the year at the Lodge.

🎟️ Tables, tickets, and BBQ meals will be on sale during World Famous Tacos this Saturday, or anytime online at:
🌐 www.lodge1812.com

Saturday, June 13 • 5PM–10PM
Guests Welcome • Membership Drive Event

05/28/2026

We’re wrapping up May with another World Famous Taco Day at the Lodge! 🌮

Join us Saturday, May 30 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM out on the patio for great tacos, good friends, and a perfect afternoon at the Lodge. What could be better?

And there’s plenty more happening too — including a used clothing exchange, opportunity drawings supporting our charities, and patio tables now on sale for this year’s Pitapalooza Deep Pit BBQ & Dance!

🌮 $3 Tacos
📍 El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Pre-order at www.lodge1812.com

05/27/2026

What a wonderful Memorial Day at the Lodge. 🇺🇸

We were so busy honoring those who served, supporting Gold Star families, and enjoying a great day together that we’re still gathering photos — and we’ll continue adding more here as we receive them. But we wanted to share a few highlights from a truly special day.

Thank you to our amazing members, dedicated volunteers, the Young Marines, and the outstanding Nitro Express for helping make the day so memorable.

The spirit of the Elks family was on full display. ❤️🤍💙

05/27/2026

Time to clean out those closets!

Join us Saturday, May 30 from 11 AM–2 PM for our Clothing Exchange featuring women’s, men’s & children’s clothing. Bring clean, gently used items and take home something new-to-you.

Tacos served from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM by the World Famous Taco Crew!

All leftover clothing will be donated to a shelter.

05/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Memorial Day Event at El Cajon Elks #1812. 🇺🇸

From honoring those who served, remembering the fallen, and recognizing the sacrifice of Gold Star families, to sharing great food, live music, and fellowship — we appreciate everyone who helped make the day meaningful. A special thank you to the volunteers, cooks, musicians, and members who gave their time and energy behind the scenes.

As we move into a new week, there’s plenty happening at the Lodge:

🍽️ Tuesday – Volunteer Chef Dinner, BOD Meeting & Mexican Train
♠️ Thursday – Lunch & Cards
🎤 Friday – Rita’s Friday Night Dinner & Karaoke
🌮 Saturday – Featured Event: World Famous Tacos (11:30 AM–1:30 PM) + Used Clothing Exchange

Also coming soon… Pitapalooza – June 13! Tickets available at www.lodge1812.com

Thank you for being part of an active, welcoming Lodge community. Stronger together. Proud to be Elks.

05/26/2026

Tonight at the Lodge! 🍽️ Join us for Tuesday Night Dinner featuring Gourmet Roastery: herb-crusted roasted pork loin, garlic butter rice, Brussels sprouts, salad, dessert, and more.

$10 • 5:15 PM–6:30 PM
Members and guests welcome. See you there!

05/26/2026

Tonight at El Cajon Elks #1812 — it’s Mexican Train night!

Come early for the volunteer dinner at 5:15 PM, then stick around for the game at 6:30 PM hosted by Basha. Daily Bites available for purchase. Good food, good laughs, and a fun night with fellow members and guests.

Members and their guests welcome.

05/23/2026

Tomorrow! Join us Sunday, May 24 at 1:30 PM for Battle of the Sexes — a fun mix of Pictionary, Charades, laughs, and friendly competition. Opportunity drawings for Purple Pig too. Bring your team spirit! And with a menu of delicious daily bites, we've got your munchies covered!

Members, guests, and visiting Elks welcome.

05/22/2026

🎤🌮 Tonight’s the night! Grab your favorite fiesta gear and head to the Lodge for Fiesta Theme Karaoke Night starting at 6:30 PM. Great music, laughs, Rita’s catering until 7 PM, Daily Bites, and a chance to belt out the songs you only sing when surrounded by friends. 😄🎶

Members, visiting Elks, and invited guests welcome.
See you at the mic! 🎙️🍻

05/22/2026

Boots were moving and the dance floor was full last night! 🤠💃 A big thank you to everyone who came out for line dance lessons and helped create such a fun, energetic atmosphere.

The El Cajon Elks continues to be a place filled with activity, laughter, and members making the most of what the Lodge has to offer. Looking forward to many more evenings like this in the year ahead! 👢🎶

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 LAST CALL FOR BBQ! 🇺🇸

Today is the final day to pre-order your BBQ meal for our Memorial Day event at the Lodge. We want to make sure everyone who’s craving a Beef or Chicken Brochette plate with all the fixins’ gets one!

🥩 $10 BBQ Meal (advance purchase required)
✔️ Beef or Chicken Brochette
✔️ German Potato Salad
✔️ Corn on the Cob
✔️ Cucumber & Onion Salad

🎟️ Order now at: www.lodge1812.com

Didn’t pre-order? No worries. Chef Adam and the Hot Dog Cart Crew will be rolling with $5 all-beef hot dogs, so nobody goes hungry. 🌭

🎶 Live music by Nitro Express
🇺🇸 TAPS Across America at 3 PM
🍔 Good food, fellowship, and a chance to remember those who gave it all in service to our Country.

Elks event — open to Members, their invited guests, and visiting Elks.

A portion of net proceeds supports our Elks charitable causes .

Opportunity drawings benefitting Purple Pig and Elks National Foundation.

Who’s going BBQ… and who’s grabbing a dog? 👇

05/21/2026

🇺🇸 Members and Their Guests, Friends of the Lodge — we need a little help from you so we can keep costs under control and avoid waste this Memorial Day.

If you’re planning on enjoying a BBQ meal (choice of Grilled Steak or Chicken Skewer, German potato salad, cucumber & onion salad, and a corn cobette), please place your order in advance so our volunteer crew knows how much food to shop for and prepare.

🛒 Pre-order your BBQ meal here:
www.lodge1812.com

Open to Members and their guests, visiting Elks.

A portion of net proceeds supports our Elks charitable causes .

Opportunity drawings benefitting Purple Pig and Elks National Foundation.

No preorder? No worries — you won’t go hungry! 🌭 We’ll also have a cash-only $5 Hot Dog Cart running during the event.

Your advance orders help our volunteers shop smarter, control costs, and keep events like this going strong. Thank you for supporting the crew! 🇺🇸🔥

Who’s going BBQ… and who’s grabbing a dog? 👇

05/21/2026

🤠👢 Line Dancing is TONIGHT at the Lodge! 👢🤠

Ready to brush up on your moves before the summer country concerts roll in? Join us 7 PM–8 PM in the Dining Room for Line Dancing Lessons with Halle Cox — whether you're brand new or already know a few steps, it’s a fun way to get moving and meet friends.

💲 $10 per lesson
🎟️ Purchase in advance at www.lodge1812.com or sign up in person at the Lodge
👥 Members and their invited guests welcome

And there’s another reason to practice… Country Dance Band season is here at the Elks!

🎸 Memorial Day BBQ – Nitro Express LIVE
🎶 Pitapalooza – June 13 featuring Barbwire
💃 Get ready to hit the dance floor with confidence and strut your stuff!

Who’s coming tonight? 👇🐎