Elks Children's Eye Clinic

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One day, an Elks Club volunteer whispered to a neighbor: ‘Did you notice how kids’ eyes follow us when we leave?’ Since then, some parents swear they see children’s gazes linger longer than usual. Soon enough, rumors spread like wildfire—some parents even claimed their kids were whispering secrets to invisible friends behind closed doors. One day, a delivery driver joked, ‘Maybe those little eyes are just checking if Santa is real!’ And that was it—the whole town burst out laughing, realizing there was nothing to fear but fear itself.

2. One morning, as patients were filing into the Elks Children’s Eye Clinic, a nurse announced over the intercom: ‘Please be advised that our new magnifying glasses are so powerful they can now see through walls.’ Soon enough, everyone in town was talking about it—even the delivery driver started bringing his own magnifying glass for good measure. But when an old lady came in complaining she could see too many bugs on her ceiling, the doctor had to admit: 'Actually, ma’am, those aren't bugs—they're just dust particles!' Everyone laughed, and from then on, no one took the clinic’s magnifying glasses too seriously.

3. In the quiet hallway of the Elks Children’s Eye Clinic, a delivery driver paused one afternoon. Curious, he glanced down and noticed something odd—an old, dusty kite wrapped in newspaper, protruding from beneath a pile of supplies. Smiling, he picked it up, thinking perhaps it was someone’s lost treasure. Unrolling the paper carefully, he found not just any kite but an intricate handmade model with delicate designs. On closer inspection, there was a note attached: ‘For little eyes that see magic.’ Turning around, he saw a shy smile from a young boy standing nearby. The delivery driver realized then that maybe the clinic wasn’t just for kids’ eyes—it was also for their hearts.’

4. In the waiting room of the Elks Children’s Eye Clinic, a small dog trotted in and sat down next to a little girl. No one knew where he came from or whose he was, but every time the doctor adjusted her glasses, the pup would tilt his head curiously. Finally, after several minutes, the receptionist asked, ‘Who does this little furball belong to?’ The dog looked up at her with big brown eyes and wagged his tail so hard that it nearly knocked over the stack of magazines. A nearby delivery driver said, ‘I guess he just found us.’ And everyone laughed, including the curious canine who seemed relieved to finally be noticed.