G OOTHCALOGA LODGE NO. 154
What's Coming Up

Upcoming Events

Fundraisers, observances, and community events on the Lodge's calendar

Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey Sale

15-18 lb smoked turkeys, $45.00 each. Order cutoff date is October 24, 2026. Pickup on November 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Lodge, 902 Oothcalooga St, Calhoun, GA 30701. Free delivery within 20 miles only.

Buy Your Ticket Today Oothcaloga Lodge No. 154 Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey Sale ticket, $45 for a 15-18 lb turkey
Every Year

Recurring Events

Ongoing

Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up

Periodic litter clean-ups along the Lodge's adopted stretch of roadway. See the Charities page for details.

June

Feast & Festival of St. John the Baptist

Annual Masonic observance honoring St. John the Baptist, one of the two patron saints of Freemasonry.

December

Feast & Festival of St. John the Evangelist

Annual observance and installation of the incoming line of officers, often joined by the Grand Master and Grand Lodge officers.

Looking Back

Past Events

A record of Lodge events and community fundraisers from previous years.

September 2026

175th Anniversary Celebration

Poster for the Oothcaloga Lodge 175th Anniversary Celebration, September 26, 2026, at the Gem Theater
Guests gathered under the Gem Theater marquee Michael O'Brien with families and guests in front of the stage
Michael O'Brien with guests in front of the Gem Theater stage Michael O'Brien performing on stage with arms raised Michael O'Brien singing at the keyboard on stage Michael O'Brien with a guest in front of the stage
July 2026

TNT Fireworks Fundraiser

TNT Fireworks stand banner with American flags
TNT Fireworks logo Lodge member with a display of TNT Fireworks assortments Fireworks stand volunteer restocking shelves Plush Uncle Sam mascot with a Happy 250th USA banner at the fireworks stand Lodge member at the fireworks stand Lodge member holding a large TNT firework
Lodge members and volunteers at the TNT Fireworks stand
June 2026

Flag Day Boy Scout Flag Ceremony

Boy Scout Troop, Lodge members, and families gathered for the Flag Day ceremony
Two Scouts holding a folded American flag Scouts gathered around a retirement fire during the flag ceremony Scouts and a Scout leader folding a retired flag
April 2026

BBQ, Boogie & Blues

Lodge member with a prize wheel at the Oothcaloga Lodge community booth AdventHealth tent set up along the street festival
April 2026

Lodge Improvements — New Floors & Brothers Bonding

New flooring installed in the Lodge room Lodge members cleaning the Lodge room floor Lodge members cleaning the Lodge room floor Lodge member prepping the floor for new flooring Lodge members working on the Lodge room during the flooring update New flooring installed in the Lodge hallway
March 2026

Worshipful Master Ken Theobald presented the Traveling Gavel

Presented to the Worshipful Master of the Shannon Lodge #100.

Worshipful Master Ken Theobald presenting the Traveling Gavel to the Worshipful Master of Shannon Lodge No. 100
March 2026

Running for the Kids 5K

2nd Annual Running for the Kids 5K logo Three Lodge members and volunteers at the event
March 2026

Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up

Three Lodge members with clean-up buckets before the Adopt-A-Highway clean-up Lodge members wearing Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful vests during the clean-up
February 2026

Morning Star Lodge #349 presented the Traveling Gavel to Worshipful Master Ken Theobald

Presented to Worshipful Master Ken Theobald of Oothcaloga Lodge #154.

The Traveling Gavel trophy Morning Star Lodge presenting the Traveling Gavel to Worshipful Master Ken Theobald
February 2026

Lodge Members Breakfast - Calhoun Coffee

Lodge members and families at the Lodge Members Breakfast at Calhoun Coffee
February 2026

Worshipful Master Ken Theobald presents Brother Jesse Kalal "Master Mason of the Year"

Awarded for his hard work and dedication in 2025.

Worshipful Master Ken Theobald presenting Brother Jesse Kalal with the Master Mason of the Year award
December 2025

Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up

Three Lodge members after an Adopt-A-Highway litter clean-up
December 2025

Calhoun Christmas Parade

Lodge parade truck decorated for the Masonic Fall Festival, benefiting the Georgia Masonic Children's Home and other charities Four Lodge members at the Calhoun Christmas Parade
December 2025

Installation of the Worshipful Master — Ken Theobald

Lodge members and families gathered for the installation of Worshipful Master Ken Theobald
Lodge officers in regalia at the installation ceremony Ken Theobald with the Grand Master at the installation ceremony