YMCA of Southwestern Indiana will host its 24th annual Pancake Days

We didn't have much winter this year, and spring is coming fast, so fortify yourself for these last cold mornings by indulging in a hearty, steamy hot stack of flapjacks to benefit YMCA.

The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana will host its 24th annual Pancake Days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The first YMCA Pancake Days began in the 1950s. After a hiatus, the fundraiser was revived nearly a quarter century ago and is now eagerly anticipated, as 300 volunteers mix batter, pour, flip, and grill nearly 14,000 pancakes during the three-day event.

A $5 ticket provides a breakfast of pancakes, syrup, sausage, milk, juice and coffee. All proceeds go to fund scholarships for children and families who otherwise would not be able to attend YMCA programs.