The Elk Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 68 years of service at its 18^th Annual Summer BBQ on Saturday, August 3, noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Greenwood Community Center in downtown Elk. The menu includes tri-tip, chicken or polenta and mushroom entrees plus sides, dessert and coffee.  Enjoy a no-host bar featuring Elk’s famous Margaritas, live music, a raffle, a live auction and activities for kids.  Gather wildfire and emergency preparation resources.  .  The annual BBQ generates critical funds to maintain the department facilities and equipment.  Kindly leave the dogs at home.