Odd Fellows Hall No 70

Aikido lessons here. Big space, old organization, building outdated but comfortable. This location established 1899. They rent to Japanese– and Indian-​based activities so I’ve found the racist comments questionable. Went to a pancake breakfast and there were obvious Latinos, Asians and African-​Americans there. Obviously this appears to be a Caucasian-​based organization/​branch, so yes, there were plenty of those too. Everyone was extremely nice and welcomed my mixed-​race family. Good parking, nice space.

Food was good as usual at the dining hall, but this is the first time I am seriously disappointed in the service here. We have a relative who lives here who gets to eat free and pays for guests. I asked if the lobster raviolis on the menu were gluten free, because it had a GF symbol next to it. He responded yes and later, he hands me a plate of plain spaghetti. I was like «umm, I ordered the lobster raviolis» and then he tried to cover himself by saying it should be there. I moved the noodles around and was like «I don’t see gluten free raviolis here» and then he said «oh well, the raviolis weren’t gluten free». Seriously?! Well, I would have ordered something else if I had known. But no, he took it upon himself to decide that I wanted plain pasta after telling me the raviolis were gluten free. He just looked at me and said «I’m sorry» like there was nothing he could do about it and now I have to eat something I never ordered. Seriously disappointed in the service tonight.

Horrible place! Please do not support a business that discriminates against people of color. I am planning my daughter’s 15^th birthday party and because the hall is three blocks from my home, I decided to check it out. When I spoke to the man over the phone and explained I was celebrating my daughter’s Sweet 16 (I did not want to get into details about a Quinceañera) I was invited to tour the hall. When the man, I believe his name is Dawn saw that we were Latinos, he asked if we were planning on having a Quinceañera. I was excited that he knew what a Quinceañera was and responded yes. He said we do not allow those here! (Me)-Why? (Man) Because of the people that are attracted to those events. (Me) Would you be more specific? (Man) People that tag the bathroom, fight and damage property. When we left, my 14 year old daughter looked at me with the saddest look on her face and asked me, «Mommy, is that what people think about Mexicans.» I am asking you to stand with my family and I against discrimination-​Please do not give this business your money.