🥞 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
