The Saranac Lake Elks Lodge No. 1508 awarded the Mountain Mama Quilters a $500 grant in March supporting their work in providing service specific quilts to area veterans at the St. Joseph’s Veteran's Treatment Center in Saranac Lake and Mercy Care in Tupper Lake. The grant is part of the Elk's annual Gratitude Grant give away to several organizations chosen for their ability to serve people in need. The small group of quilters have presented over 85 quilts to local veterans since their first presentation in 2016. Pictured left to right are Mary Heaverly, Elks Leading Knight and quilters Diane Loeber, Phoebe Everson, Sarah Wardner, Linda Kucipeck, Marcia Gilbert and Donna Sloan. (Photo provided)

The Saranac Elks Club awarded grants to the Saranac Lake and Lake Placid After-Prom parties as part of their Promise and Gratitude grant giving program. Pictured is Brad Varner receiving a Promise grant check on behalf of the Saranac Lake After-Prom Committee from Elk Jeff Romano, left. (Photo provided)

The Saranac Elks Club awarded grants to the Saranac Lake and Lake Placid After-Prom parties as part of their Promise and Gratitude grant giving program. Elk Ray Monroe presented Lynne Murphy and Emily McConvey, Lake Placid After-Prom party co-leaders, a Gratitude grant check, pictured below. Both parties provide a safe, fun alternative to extend the evening’s celebration without the use of alcohol or other risky behavior. The evening culminates with the grand prize award of a car from Evergreen Auto. (Photo provided)