February 29 & March 1, 2020, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the BCPA–Raises funds to send local kids to Camp Limberlost and support children’s projects–Appearances by Super Heroes and Princesses!!!
Bloomington Kiwanis Pancake Days has been an annual tradition since 1951. The club holds this event annually in late February serving pancakes and sausage to over 3,000 people. Pancake Days is held at the BCPA – Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts building (lower level ballroom). Pancakes are prepared by Kiwanis members and community organizations on specially designed and crafted griddles creating fresh, steaming hot buttermilk pancakes which are served with sausage, coffee, milk, or orange juice. This year Pancake Days are Saturday, February 29 and Sunday, March 1, 7:30am to 12:30pm each day. Tickets are available at the door: Adults $8.00 and Children (11 & under) are FREE. Advance tickets are only $7.00 for Adults. Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting www.BloomingtonKiwanis.org and clicking on “Pancake Days” under the “Events” tab. You can also contact any Bloomington Kiwanis member or call the Kiwanis District office at (309) 378-0222.
New this year will be appearances by some of our favorite Super Heroes and Princesses. Characters for Kids is a non-profit organization that sends super heroes to visit sick children at hospitals and community events, and they will be providing their services at this event. Pancake Days will feature Captain America, Captain Marvel, and more on Saturday, February 29, 10am-12pm. Disney Princesses will be in attendance on Sunday, March 1, 10am-12pm. All special guests will be available for kids to interact with, take pictures, etc.
Pancake Days was expanded over 10 years ago to include a book fair, selling books for all ages through the Scholastic Books organization. The books at the fair include a wide variety of children’s and family interest selections. The Book Fair hours are 7:30am to 1:00pm, February 29 and March 1.
Proceeds from the Bloomington Kiwanis Pancake Days and Book Fair go toward the club’s signature project of sending local deserving children to Camp Limberlost, as well as other programs benefitting local kids such as Harmony Park, The Baby Fold, Salvation Army, Children’s Miracle Network, and others. Each summer, since 1930, Bloomington Kiwanis has sent approximately 100 8-10-year olds who have been identified as children who would benefit from a camping experience, to Camp Limberlost at East Bay Camp at Lake Bloomington. Camp Limberlost is supported by fundraisers throughout the year including Pancake Days, Mother’s Day Flower Sale, and individual and business/corporate donations.
The Bloomington Kiwanis Club was formed in 1920, with its charter in 1921, and has had many local community and business leaders as members and officers through the years. It is part of Kiwanis International, a service organization whose mission is to change the world, one community and one child at a time.
The club meets every Monday at noon for one hour at Biaggi’s on N. Veterans Parkway in Bloomington. Lunch and a program are included at each meeting. More information can be found at www.bloomingtonkiwanis.org.
