(by Sabra Stafford, Turlock Journal, August 30, 2019)
Google Freemasons and it won’t be long before the search turns up some wild conspiracy theories. In an effort to dispel those falsities and shine a light on what the organization actually does and the principles it follows, the Turlock Masonic Lodge #236 is pulling back the proverbial curtain and hosting their first ever open house.
Community members are invited to the Masonic Lodge at 108 S. Thor Street from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7 for the open house. The event will include tours of the Masonic Lodge, questions and answer sessions with current members and light refreshments.
The Turlock Masonic Lodge #236 has been a part of the Turlock community since 1874, said William Bart Sargenti IV, the Turlock Masonic Lodge #236 secretary. The Lodge was built in 1920 and is a stunning example of craftsmanship from that time period.
The Turlock organization celebrates local community members, law enforcement and emergency responders each year with their Heroes Night Dinner. They also sponsor a Little League team, donate backpacks to local students and…
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