Legion to hold Santa Breakfast Dec. 20 in Palatine
The Sons of the American Legion are holding a special holiday pancake breakfast with Santa, which is open to the public from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, at the American Legion Hall 122 West Palatine Road in Palatine to raise funds for Legion Family Charities.
"We are celebrating the holidays at this month's pancake breakfast," said Jim Steiner, Commander of the S.A.L. "We will be holding our breakfast upstairs in our hall. Santa will be joining us from 8:30-11 a.m. Children will be able to tell Santa what they want for Christmas and get a picture with Santa for $2 or free with the donation of a nonperishable food item."
The S.A.L. will be serving "all you can eat" pancakes and French toast. With the pancakes and French toast, the S.A.L. will serve sausages, scrambled eggs, fruit, orange juice, coffee and milk. This month children can special order chocolate chip or blueberry pancakes. The breakfast costs $7 for adults, $4 for children between 6 and 12 years old and children under 5 years old are free.
"We are always looking for new members for the Palatine Sons of the American Legion," said Steiner. "If you are interested in supporting those individuals who have defended our country then the S.A.L. is the organization for you. Dues are $14 per year or $60 for five years. If you have any questions on the S.A.L. or any of our activities call us at (847) 359-1606."
The Sons of the American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization within the American Legion. The S.A.L. is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparent served in the United States military and became eligible for membership in the American Legion. There are currently 300,000 members of the S.A.L. in this country and abroad.
The Palatine Chapter holds their monthly general meeting on the first Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall on Palatine Road in Palatine. For further information on the Palatine Sons of the American Legion, any of its sponsored events or for membership write to the Sons of the American Legion, 122 West Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067, call (847) 359-1606, email palatinesal@gmail.com or visit www.alpost690.us.