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    "services_text": "The lodge offers a versatile event calendar anchored by its popular dinner theater series, where a full meal meets live performance in one evening. Murder mystery nights are a perennial favorite, drawing birthday groups, date-night couples, and corporate teams looking for something more engaging than a standard dinner out.\n\nPrivate event hosting is a serious operation here. The banquet space accommodates luncheons, receptions, memorials, and milestone celebrations, and the staff, particularly coordinator Ronda, brings genuine attentiveness to sensitive occasions. Families arranging\u2026",
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            "answer": "No. Dinner theater shows, murder mystery nights, and many special events at Dixon Elks Lodge 779 are open to the public. Membership provides additional benefits and access, but guests are welcome at ticketed events without joining."
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            "answer": "Contact the lodge directly through the website at dixonelkslodge.com to inquire about availability. For private events, the staff will walk you through room capacity, catering options, and scheduling. Reviewers specifically recommend asking for Ronda when planning sensitive or detailed occasions."
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            "answer": "The lodge regularly hosts wedding receptions, birthday parties, corporate gatherings, memorial luncheons, and community organization meetings. The space and kitchen can be configured for both casual celebrations and more formal, dignified occasions."
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 1279 Franklin Grove Road in Dixon, Illinois 61021, on the east side of the city. It's a standalone facility with parking on site."
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            "answer": "The lodge hosts multiple dinner theater and murder mystery productions throughout the year. Check the events calendar at dixonelkslodge.com for current dates, themes, and ticket availability, as shows do sell out."
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            "answer": "Membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is open to American citizens 21 and older who believe in God. Reach out through dixonelkslodge.com to connect with the lodge about the application process and membership benefits."
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