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Naples Pancake Breakfast

A NAPLES FAVORITE WILL BE HERE AGAIN, SOON! WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 31st 2008 TIME: 7 AM - 11 AM WHERE: THE COLONNADE COST: BREAKFAST - $5.00 RAFFLE $1.00

Bring extra bucks to take advantage of a chance to win some fine raffle prizes and for purchasing this year's edition of the Islands' sweats & tees.

The Pancake Breakfast Includes a Membership drive, The Fun Run, The Crafts Fair and a Raffle. There are guest Speaker's and Information booths. This popular Naples event needs little introduction, but it could always benefit from volunteers and donations of prizes. If you would like to lend a helping hand, If you want to volunteer email Lyn Sewell raflyn@verizon.net

Businesses interested in donating goods for raffle may contact Gayle Brooks gaylebrooks@verizon.net

General information contact Breakafast Chairperson Diane Bateman dcrbateman@yahoo.com.

HISTORY: The Pancake Breakfast

The first breakfast was held in 1949 to defray the cost of the Christmas Parade. Vivian Hudson's kitchen at The Toledo and Neapolitan Lane was the center of cooking activities. The breakfasts were held for many years in the parking lot of the market at Second Street and Ravenna, and eventually moved to the Colonnade, where they are still held. Besides funding the Christmas Parade, the event offers a wonderful opportunity for residents to work together and socialize. There is always a feeling of camaraderie and a good time is had by all.