Troop 97 to hold Pancake Breakfast, Silent Auction and Garage Sale

Boy Scout Troop 97 is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast, Silent Auction and Garage Sale on Saturday, May 11 at Trinity United Methodist Church from 7 a.m.-noon in the Fellowship Hall and church gym.

The garage sale will feature clothing, household items, crafts, toys, books, electronics, and sporting and camping equipment. Major items such as furniture and appliances will also be available at affordable prices. Scouts from the troop and adult volunteers will help by taking purchased items to shopper’s car. Items not sold at the end of the sale will be distributed to local charities.

The now-famous Pancake Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, coffee, juice and table-side service by Scouts. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat breakfast are $5 per person and can be purchased in advanced or paid at the door.

The Silent Auction will take bids on items from throughout the morning, ending at noon. The troop is asking local businesses to donate an item or service to the silent auction. They are also in search of people who want to donate sewn or homemade items, paintings, and owners of lake houses in Alabama or condominiums at the beach who would be willing to offer for a one-week stay or weekend getaway.

“Our annual fundraiser allows us to underwrite many of our scout programs such as monthly campouts and annual high-adventure trips,” Troop 97’s Scoutmaster Steve Lloyd said. “The money also goes towards critical supplies such as scout manuals and materials. This event not only raises much-needed funds, but it also brings our adult volunteers and scouts together.”

Last year the troop raised more than $20,000, and its goal is to exceed last year’s total.

The troop is in need of auction items and garage sale donations. Please contact Bert Allen at 540-5343 or bertjudy@hotmail.com for more information or to arrange a donation pickup. All donations are tax deductible.