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🥞 Carl Nixon, Faye Schulz, and Andrew Thomas from Kiwanis Club of Galesburg joined Galesburg's Morning News to provide the details on Pancake Day 2025—Friday, Nov. 7 at Hy-Vee East Main (2030 E. Main St.). Highlights: Two seatings: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. & 4:30–6:30 p.m. (carryout available) $10 = all-you-can-eat pancakes + sausage Staffed by 10–12 Kiwanis + high-energy Key Club teens Proceeds fund “Shopping Day”: 36 Galesburg/Knoxville kids get $120 each for winter coats, boots, PJs—now in November for best selection Kiwanis 101: Founded 1918 | Pancake Day since 1950 30 members meet 1st/3rd Tuesdays @ Pizza Ranch Other wins: Trash bag sales (biggest fundraiser), scholarships, brain-injury support “We serve the children of the world—starting right here in Galesburg.” — Carl Nixon, near 50-year member How to Help: Tickets at the door (or pre-sold via local businesses) Want in? Show up to Pancake Day