Local Elks lodges throughout the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and the Panama Canal will be celebrating 154 years of community service on Feb. 16.

Annually, the Elks award college scholarships across the nation totaling more than $4.5 million.

The Elks community investment program will award nearly $47 million towards enriching local communities.

There are nearly 1,800 Elks Lodges across the country with a total membership of around 800,000. Members must be American citizens who are at least 21 years of age and must believe in God. To learn more or to join in service, visit www.elks.org. For membership information visit Join.Elks.Org.