Kiwanis Club to host pancake breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Merrick’s annual pancake breakfast will be held on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Calhoun High School.

Stacks of pancakes, sausages, juice and coffee will be on the all-you-can-eat menu, along with a “stack” of raffle prizes, including tickets to sporting events and gift certificates donated by local businesses and residents.

The club will collect donations of non-perishable food items for its Food for Those in Need Drive. There will also be a free blood pressure screening, a sports memorabilia silent auction, visits by surprise guests and a book sale.

The pancake breakfast is an opportunity to socialize with friends and neighbors, give the parents a rest before they have to prepare the Thanksgiving turkey later in the week, and support “the club with a heart” as it continues to work on behalf of the community by raising money to help families in need, students and senior citizens, as well as provide funds for medical research and care for sick children. It is also an opportunity to see local students involved in community service, as members of the Calhoun High School Key Club and Merrick Avenue Middle School Builder’s Club will take orders and serve the food and beverages.

Tickets to the pancake breakfast are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Tickets for senior citizens, students and children are $3.

Kiwanis is a service organization for individuals desiring personal involvement in the leadership and improvement of their communities. The Kiwanis Club of Merrick meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Borrelli’s restaurant, 1580 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. For more information about joining, making donations or participating in the club’s many projects, check out the website www.merrickkiwanis.com or contact membership chairman Douglas Mills at (516) 223-2220.