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SUMMARY:2026 Potentates Reception
DESCRIPTION:2026 – Potentates Reception May 1-2\, 2026\nIllustrious Potentate Matthew Herman cordially invites you to celebrate Melha Shriners in 2026. Join us for a weekend of Fun and Fellowship. Lodging and event detials are as follows: \nHotel Accommodations: Bookings are available directly through the hotel. Please use the group name “Melha Shriners 2026” and group code “MSG” for a check-in date of 5/1 and check out on 5/3.  Price is $159 per night plus applicable taxes. Again\, you need to book directly through the hotel: Homewood Suites By Hilton Holyoke\, 375 Whitney Ave. Holyoke\, MA 01040 – (413) 532-3100. Hotel price does not include anything else\, all other items need to be selected and paid for in addition to the hotel. \nFriday Night (5/1) Murder Mystery Diner (Buffet): Friday night join us for a Murder Mystery buffet dinner at the Elks Lodge 250 Whitney Ave\, Holyoke\, MA 01040. Event will begin at 6:30pm. Price is $55 per person. \nSaturday Afternoon (5/2) Family Barbeque: Saturday afternoon join us for a Potentates Family BBQ at the Springfield Elks Lodge #61\, 440 Tiffany St\, Springfield\, MA 01108. Event begins at 2pm. BBQ will consist of: Smoked Jalapeno Poppers and Little Smokies (meatballs wrapped in bacon) for starters\, with  Full Hog\, Brisket\, Char Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs\, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for the main; as well as Mac & Cheese\, Potato Salad\, Baked Beans\, Corn on the Cob (Mexican street corn) \, Coleslaw and Corn Bread for sides. This is being catered by ZACKS BBQ. Prices is $85 per person with children under 10 being free. \nFriday night and Saturday afternoon reservations close 8am on 4/21/26\, select your tickets for all option you would like to purchase below and checkout here online. \nIf you prefer you can download a PDF version of the flyer and fill it out and mail it into the office by clicking –>HERE<– \nAll proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities\, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. If paying online or with a credit card a transaction fee of 3.5% is added to all transactions.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2026reception/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:2026 Melha Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:2026 – Melha Family Picnic – May 9\, 2026\nJoin us on May 9th for the 2026 Melha Family Picnic. Melha’s Marshall Anthony Leroux and his Lady Debbie will be hosting Melha’s Picnic again this year. \nThe usual fixings\, Hot dogs Hamburgers\, a variety of salads\, beans\, deserts\, etc. Soda and water included. Picnic will be held on May 9th at Look Park In Northampton\, it is a rain or shine event. Picnic will be held at the Dow Pavilion and will start at 1:00 p.m. however the Park opens at 9.00a.m. Come early and enjoy the many attractions the park has to offer. The event will also include a “unique” pie eating contest and a skillet throwing contest. The cost this year is $20.00 per person with children under 10 years old free\, parking is your responsibility but veterans do park for free. \nThe event is limited to 120 people and is open to Melha family and friends. If you choose to imbibe in adult beverages it is a BYOB\, please be responsible and if you bring in cans or bottles you must take your own out. \nReservations can be made by picking the appropriate ticket option below and checking out on our website or you may pay directly to the Melha Recorders Office with checks made out to Melha Shriners and in memo Spring Picnic. The mailing address is: Melha Shriners\, ATTN:Ill. Russ Mitchell Recorder\, 89 Park Street\, Chicopee\, MA 01020 – or by telephone at (413) 736-3647 \nReservations and payments must be made by April 30th with no exceptions.  I would like to add that Illustrious Matt Hermann\, no stranger to the grill will be rolling up his sleeves\, flipping the burgers and turning the dogs that day. Hope to see many there. \nIf you have any questions please reach out to Anthony Leroux at (413) 426-5632 \nAll proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities\, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. If paying online or with a credit card a transaction fee of 3.5% is added to all transactions.
URL:https://melhashriners.org/events/2026-melha-family-picnic/
LOCATION:Look Memorial Park\, 300 N Main St\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
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