Free Back-to-School haircuts provided by Watch City Lodge No. 131

Posted August 16, 2016 11:00 pm

Watch City Lodge No. 131

Local barbers, including Billy Highe of Bea's Touch of Style, offer a free haircut as part of Watch City Lodge No. 131's Back-to-School event. Courtesy of Watch City Lodge No. 131

Watch City Lodge No. 131 (Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliated) of Elgin hosted its third annual Back-to-School Haircut event on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Elgin Township facility.

"The turnout was excellent! Our lodge provided free haircuts to approximately 50 prekindergarten through high school-age males who attend schools in Elgin, which is up from about 30 students in prior years," states Worshipful Master Jerry Alexander. "In addition, we gave each participating student book bags and school supplies to help then get off to a great start. Free food and refreshments were also provided."

Alexander continued, "Watch City Lodge No. 131 is very pleased to serve our Elgin community in any way we can. Our mission is to provide services to the Elgin community throughout the year, which includes free back-to-school haircuts and school supplies for Elgin's school age males, food giveaways during various holidays, tutoring and mentoring our youth, July Fourth parade participation, and picnics, as well as other social events."

Membership in Watch City Lodge No. 131 (or any Masonic Lodge) is open to all men, age 18 or older. The belief in a supreme being regardless of religion and the immortality of the soul is essential.

Potential members must be men of good report and can only be recommended by members in good standing.

For questions, contact Jerry Alexander, Worshipful Master, at (630) 880-2533 or jlalex975@comcast.net, Elbert Hearon, Senior Warden, at (630) 253-4808 or elberthearon@icloud.com, or Rev. Dr. John Halbert, Junior Warder, at (847) 800-6776 or jrhalbert5@aol.com.

Watch City Lodge No. 131 hosts a back-to-school event for Elgin children. Pictured, from left, are Past Master Lee McIntosh, Worshipful Master Jerry Alexander, Senior Warden Elbert Hearon, and Past Master Ken Baldwin. Courtesy of Watch City Lodge No. 131

Barber Alan Walker finishes off a free haircut as part of Watch City Lodge No. 131's Back-to-School event. Courtesy of Watch City Lodge No. 131

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