Kiwanis Pancake Day Celebrates 75 Years with All You Can Eat Breakfast on April 11, 2026

The Regional Media Podcast Network's Wake Up Tri-Counties Morning Show features a special interview with Samantha Rux of the Kiwanis Club, celebrating the 75th anniversary of their annual Pancake Day. Set for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, the event offers an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast for $10 per person, with children six and under eating free. The event includes multiple service options—dining in, carry-out, and a drive-through system implemented during the pandemic and now a permanent favorite. This year’s celebration features a magician performing table magic from 9 to 11 a.m., birthday cake toppings for pancakes, and special giveaways. The event is not only a major fundraiser—last year raising $13,000—but also a cornerstone of Kiwanis’s community service mission, supported by over 100 student volunteers from 10 youth service leadership programs including K-Kids, Builder’s Club, Key Club, Circle K, and Action Club. These programs empower young people to lead service projects locally and globally, reinforcing Kiwanis’s international mission to serve children worldwide. Attendees are encouraged to buy tickets directly from students, who earn $1 per ticket sold and additional incentives for high sales, fostering youth leadership and community engagement.