Our monthly lodge house meeting is the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Members are welcome to join and observe our house meeting.
Matt Jones, a SUP racer and fitness expert talks about health, nutrition and injury prevention.
More details to post soon, stay tuned!
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The Ballard Elks Paddling Club (BEPC) holds member meetings the third Thursday of most months. There are no meetings in summer and for the month of December.
Check this calendar and our club page for info on events, races and social paddles.
Contact us for any questions: bepc827@gmail.com
Join us at the Ballard Elks for Bingo!
Cash prizes. Jello shots. Costume contest. Different theme each month.
Doors open at 6:30pm, Bingo starts at 8pm.
Costumes encouraged. (21+)
$20 gets you 9 regular game sheets (with 6 cards) and one Black Out game card.
$2 for special game cards.
• First 9 games pay out $40/ea.
• The last game is BLACKOUT and pays out $75.
• $2 Special Games scattered throughout the night! Buy as many cards as you want — winner gets 1/2 the pot!
Bring dabbers, if you’ve got ’em. If not, we’ll have them to borrow at the door.
Open to Elks members and guests.
Event proceeds benefit Elks Charitable Programs.
Launching from Eglon Beach north of Kingston, you’ll tour the Kitsap Peninsula shoreline paddling 3.5 miles to the Point No Point Lighthouse.
Paddle past shoreline homes and long stretches of untouched shoreline with empty beaches.
The Point No Point Lighthouse, built in 1879 by the U. S. Lighthouse Service, is considered to be the oldest lighthouse on Puget Sound.
The route follows some of the Seventy48 race course.
Roundtrip Paddling Distance: 7 miles.
Meet: 10am
Duration: 3-5hrs depending on paddling pace and shore time.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Required:
-Signed waiver if you’re new to paddling with us.
-Life jackets (worn) and leashes for SUPs.
-Dress for water temp.
Bring:
-Non-alcoholic hydration
-Energy bar and/or snacks
-Sunblock and wide brimmed hat if sunny, opposite if colder.
-Eye glass retention straps
Who Should Sign-Up?
Open to current BEPC Members and their guests on kayaks, sups, rowing or pedal craft.
Getting There:
Eglon Beach is north of the Kingston ferry landing. Take either the Kingston or Bainbridge ferry. Use WSDOT for ferry schedules.
Directions:
https://goo.gl/maps/VrvJydAnRkXUyAoXA
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Please RSVP With your Guides To Attend:
John Foster: fosterjohnfoster@gmail.com
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Jim Bohn: jim_bohn@hotmail.com
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Ballard Elks Paddling Club Membership Info:
bepc827@gmail.com
Lighthouse Webcam:
https://uslhs.org/about/point-no-point-vacation-rental
GOOD MUSIC GOOD FUN!
This is a fun way to get some exercise and meet people!
If you thought about it – Do It! We want to keep this dance at the Lodge!
Join us every fourth Tuesday for our monthly Steak Dinner and New Member Initiation!
Our steak dinner includes a generous cut of steak grilled to your specifications, a baked potato, salad, and bread – It’s a steal at just $12! Make sure to call the Lodge at (206) 784-0827 to reserve your seat!
Volunteers needed please contact our volunteer chair – volunteer@ballardelks.org
Our bi-monthly full lodge meeting with Initiation is the 4th Tuesday of the month. Members are highly encouraged to attend. The meeting starts promptly at 7:30pm. Please show up by 7pm for the meeting, or 6pm if you want the steak dinner.
Join us with your musical skills the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Ballard Elks
GOOD MUSIC GOOD FUN!
This is a fun way to get some exercise and meet people!
If you thought about it – Do It! We want to keep this dance at the Lodge!
Join us for our Monthly Burgers & Bingo Night.
$6 burgers/fries. 3 bingo cards for $3.
BINGO! Cash prizes! Raffles! Music!
Bingo and raffle profits benefit charities.
You don’t have to purchase dinner to play bingo and if you show up late, no worries, just pay up and join in!
Kids are welcome, but they MUST remain supervised at all times.
Open to members and guests.