The Plainview Elks Lodge is part of a national program and has been in existence since 1909. The lodge is involved in many charities and work to support and encourage area youth.

Drug awareness for children in pre-K through 12 is a priority for the Elks. This year, five more area school districts added their names to the list to receive information for students, bringing the total number of educational packets distributed to 13,166.

With Red Ribbon Week, a National Drug Awareness Week, scheduled for Oct. 23-31, the Elks have worked hard to get information out to all the campuses.

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