The Sparks Elks Lodge #2397 has a rich history in the Sparks, Nevada community:
Sparks Elks Lodge #2397 is known as the "Railroad Lodge" due to its strong connection with the railroad industry in Sparks, Nevada. This nickname stems from the lodge's founding in 1968, when many of its original members were railroad workers.
The lodge's connection to the railroad reflects the broader history of Sparks itself. The city was established in the early 1900s as a railroad town when the Southern Pacific Railroad moved its operations from Wadsworth to the new location7. This move, which occurred around 1903, was part of a larger effort to improve the railroad's route along the Truckee River.
Today, Sparks Elks Lodge #2397 continues to honor its railroad heritage. The lodge is conveniently located just two blocks south of Interstate 80, making it easily accessible for travelers and maintaining its connection to transportation routes.
We would like to meet any of you passing through our area, you are invited to join us, check the calendar for Friday Night dinners.
517 S. Rock Blvd, Sparks NV 89431
Two Blocks South of Interstate 80, Exit 17
(775) 358-2397
Mailing Address: P.O.Box 1257, Sparks NV 89431-1257
The next Lodge Meeting is Octoer 1st at 7PM
Upcoming Events at the Sparks Elks Lodge
The lodge will be open this Friday and every Friday at 5:00 p.m.
Bring a friend and come on down.
John Bailhache will be bringing chili and cornbread to the lodge this Friday night so come on down after work. As always, doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 17
Marci Deerfield will be hosting an Oktoberfest themed dinner.
Watch for an upcoming flyer.
Sunday, October 19
The lodge is hosting a Sunday afternoon NFL watch party beginning at 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, November 01
A special Saturday night dinner at the lodge as the president of the Nevada State Elks Association will be visiting the lodge.
Saturday, November 15th
The annual Hoop Shoot Contest 8 a.m. until noon. Art Lidstrom leads this program and will require 15 to 20 volunteers. A sign-up flyer will go out as the day nears. Also, Art is looking for a co-chair, so if interested in becoming a co-chair, please call Art today at 415-407-1099.
Friday, December 05
Tentative dinner at the lodge hosted by Marci Deerfield.
Saturday, December 06
The Annual Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade. The lodge will once again hand out drug awareness coloring books and crayons along the parade route. Multiple members will be needed to walk the route and distribute the handouts. Parade begins at 1 p.m. Save the date. A sign-up flyer will go out as the date nears.
Sunday, December 7th Elks Memorial Day
All lodges are required to host a prescribed ceremony honoring those members lost this past year. A flyer will go out as the day nears.
Please volunteer to host a Friday night dinner at the lodge. John Bailhache is the kitchen manager and can provide details on how to proceed. John can be reached at 916-716-0987 or see John at the lodge meeting.