The Lordsburg Elks Lodge joined forces with the Lordsburg local Head Start to celebrate Youth Week, in conjunction with The Week of the Young Child. The multiagency event featured games, education and food for more than 150 kids of all ages. Lordsburg Lodge jump started summer and the warm weather with lots of free water toys for the children, donated by the local Dollar General, a huge supporter of the lodge’s youth program. The 8 members of the Lordsburg lodge who were on site represented not only the BPOE, but also multiple organizations, including the Lordsburg Volunteer Fire Department, Hidalgo Medical Services, City of Lordsburg NM, NM Breastfeeding Task Force, Parents as Teachers and La Escuelita Head Start. The Lodge was proud to partner with such amazing agencies.

Left to Right–Sundi Hendrix (Loyal Knight), Brenda Hood (Secretary, SW Youth Chair), Irma Saenz (Lodge Activities), Vanessa Vitela (Youth Activities), Brittany Gregston, Glenda Greene (DDGER, PER), Mary Ramirez and Leticia Lindsay (Lodge Activities.

Left to right–Loyal Knight Sundi Hendrix and SW DDGER Glenda Greene, who is also the mayor of the City of Lordsburg, visit with youth while handing out a variety of water toys that were donated in part by the Lordsburg Dollar General, a consistent partner with the Lordsburg Elks Lodge on youth activities. Pictured picking out the perfect cool-off toy are Eli Carruthers and Julian Gallegos.

Left to Right–Sebastien Gregston is in awe of Lordsburg Youth Chairwoman Vanessa Vitella, who spiced up the Lordsburg Lodge Youth Week celebration by donning a chicken suit to sing songs with the kids. Also pictured is Brittany Gregston. Both Gregston and Vitela are members of the Lordsburg Elks Lodge.