Ash Wednesday is fast approaching, with several churches serving pancakes the evening before to mark Shrove Tuesday on Feb. 13.
Residents have a few locations to enjoy pancakes the night prior to Lent, the month of fasting and reflection.
Among the local churches participating are:
St. Alban's Anglican Church (19 St. Albans Dr., Acton)
The syrup will begin flowing at 5:30 p.m. and will go until 7:30 p.m. There's no cost to attend, but free will offerings are welcome.
Bethel Christian Reformed Church (365 Queen St., Acton)
Pancakes and breakfast sausages will descend onto plates from 5 to 7 p.m. Free will offerings will be accepted.
Norval United Church (14015 Danby Rd., Georgetown)
The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. Attendance is free, but donations will be taken at the door.
St. John's United Church (11 Guelph St. Georgetown)
Attendees can start chowing down at 5 p.m. Cost is $12 per person.
St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church (537 Main St, Glen Williams)
The gathering will begin at 5 p.m. It's free to attend, but visitors can donate to the church. Proceeds will go to the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund, the Anglican Church of Canada's humanitarian relief and sustainable development agency.
