Empire Lodge #126

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02/22/2024

Empire Lodge #126 hosted the Pekin Community High School Scholastic Bowl team, Coach, students, and Parents at a Pizza Party. Empire sponsors PCHS in the Masonic Academic Bowl tournaments. Congratulations and our best wishes for the rest of the season.

09/12/2023

Empire Lodge #126: Third Degree Sept 14, meal @ 6:00, open @ 6:30pm.

04/09/2023

April 12 we will host the Second Eastern District School. Meal at 6:15, start at 7:00 pm.

03/11/2023

Empire Lodge #126 will have a Second Deree on March 16. DDGM Dean Smith will obligate his Brother, brother Dale Smith. Meal at 6:00 and Open Lodge at 6;30. All help will be appreciated.

02/19/2023

On February 15 Empire hosted the Pekin High School Academic Bowl to for our annual Pizza Party for the team, coaches, and parents. Students challenged the Masons in a match and were given a tour of our Temple the opportunity to ask questions about Masonry and our building.

02/19/2023

Congratulations to our Pekin Dragons Academic Bowl Team who placed 3rd in the district Academic Bowl Tournament in Bartonville on February 18, 2023. Well done Team!

11/28/2022

Empire Lodge volunteers manned the Salvation Army Kettle Drive on November 25. Special Thank you to those that volunteer including Job's Daughters.

11/27/2022

Empire lodge will host their annual Christmas party this Saturday December 3rd. Chilli and hot dog dinner starts at five with a visit from Santa and ballon animals for the kids. Each child will also receive a goody bag. This event is open to the public so bring your family and friends and come join us for the festivities.

11/20/2022

Empire lodge will host a 2nd degree tomorrow night monday the 21st. We'll eat at 6 and gavel at 6:30. Hope to see you there!