The Lodge operates a full-service bar that members and their guests can count on for a relaxed drink without the chaos of a commercial sports bar. Sporting events do air on the TVs when the schedule calls for it, but the atmosphere stays conversational rather than overwhelming, making it equally good for a quiet catch-up or a group watching the Vikings.
Community breakfasts run as fundraising events and have built a loyal following for their generous spread and home-style cooking. Beyond the dining room, the Lodge hosts private events, member meetings, and seasonal gatherings throughout the year. Charitable initiatives tied to the BPOE national mission include scholarships, veteran outreach, and youth programs that put Lodge dues directly back into the Brainerd area.
Membership opens the door to all of it, the bar, the events calendar, the brotherhood, and the satisfaction of belonging to an organization that has been writing checks to local causes long before crowdfunding existed.