Kiwanis celebrating 65 years of pancakes

Event highlights
• As always, admission includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice.
• The 65th annual event features live entertainment including the ‘World’s Best German Band,’ a bluegrass band and a gospel music group.
• All proceeds go to the Rolla Kiwanis Club and its many programs aimed at area youth. Those programs include Project Graduation, Grace for Christmas, and a Friday backpack program.

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