The New Year’s first charity Pancake Breakfast event of the West Pawlet (Vt) Volunteer Fire Department will be held on Sunday, January 12th. The breakfast is served at the West Pawlet firehouse from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The menu includes regular, chocolate chip, blueberry and cranberry pancakes as well as waffles, scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage and bacon. Coffee, milk and orange juice are also available. All are welcome.

Prices are $7.00 for 12 years and up, $5.00 for 5-12 years and free to children under the age of 5 years. Proceeds from the breakfast are dedicated for the department’s equipment and training needs.

The West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department looks forward to events in 2014. The volunteers appreciate the community’s support and fellowship at events. New members and volunteers are always welcome and are appreciated.

The West Pawlet fire house is located on Route 153 (Main Street) in West Pawlet, Rutland County, Vermont. It is a handicap accessible site. The West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit and donations received are greatly appreciated by the department.

For more information contact: Antonio Landon at (802) 345-4312 or email: wp5801@yahoo.com .

By Janice B. Edwards, freelance writer