Newton Elks Lodge #2042 Hosts Flag Day On Thurs., June 14

Newton, NC – The Newton Elks Lodge #2042 will host a Flag Day Service on Thursday, June 14th at their West J Street, Newton location. The service will celebrate the history of the seven official flags that have flown over the United States of America.

The Newton Scout Troop #383 will present the flags as their story is told.

Dave VanDerwerken, Americanism and Fraternal Committee Chairman for Newton Elks Lodge #2042, will conduct the informative and historical service.

Following the service, the Scout Troop will conduct a flag retirement ceremony to retire ALL soiled and tattered flags.

The Flag Day Service begins at 7 p.m. with refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. at the Lodge. The patriotic service is open to the public and all ages are encouraged to attend.

For additional information about the Flag Day Service, please call the Newton Elks Lodge #2042 at (828) 464-1630.