Breakfast with Santa in Palatine Dec. 12

The Sons of the American Legion are holding a special holiday pancake breakfast with Santa in Palatine on Saturday, Dec. 12, to raise funds for Legion Family Charities.

The breakfast, which is open to the public, takes place from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road.

Children will be able to tell Santa what they want for Christmas and get a picture him for $5, or $3 with the donation of a nonperishable food item, said Adam Anderson, commander of the S.A.L.

The breakfast will feature all-you-can-eat pancakes and French toast, along with bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit, orange juice, coffee and milk. Children can special order chocolate chip pancakes. The breakfast costs $8 for adults, $4 for children between 6 and 12. Children younger than 6 eat for free.

If you have any questions on the S.A.L. or any of its activities, call (847) 359-1606.

The Sons of the American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization within the American Legion. It is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military and became eligible for membership in the American Legion.