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X-WR-CALNAME:Burien Elks Memorial Sunday
X-WR-CALDESC:Burien Elks
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SUMMARY:Burien Elks Memorial Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Elks Memorial Sunday is an annual service held on the first 
 Sunday in December to honor members of the Benevolent and Protective Ord
 er of Elks who have passed away during the year. The specific date for t
 he next Elks Memorial Sunday is December 7\, 2025. Many lodges also hold
  receptions or fellowship gatherings after the service\, and all are wel
 come to attend\, including families of the departed members.\n\nHistory\
 n• The tradition began informally on February 16\, 1870\, when a membe
 r of New York City Elks Lodge #1 passed away.\n• Other members decided
  to hold a "Lodge Elks Memorial &amp\; Reception of Sorrow" to remember 
 their fallen comrade.\n• In 1890\, the practice became a formal\, requ
 ired annual memorial service for all Elks lodges.\n\nDetails of Elks Mem
 orial Sunday\n• What it is: A solemn\, nationwide tradition to honor m
 embers who have passed away.\n• When it is: The first Sunday in Decemb
 er.\n• Next occurrence: December 7\, 2025.\n• Why it's held: To reme
 mber departed members\, celebrate their legacies\, and comfort their fam
 ilies and friends.\n• Who can attend: The public is invited to attend 
 the memorial service\, including families and friends of the deceased.\n
 • What to expect: A service that includes honoring members\, reflectin
 g on their lives\, and often a reception or time for fellowship afterwar
 d.
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DTSTAMP:20260430T210601Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T120000
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