Everyone and anyone is invited to the annual Pancake Breakfast hosted by Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) at the Alna Store in Alna on Sunday June 1. From 8-10:30 a.m. volunteers will be making and serving pancakes to the sounds of local musicians Dan Townsend and Pixie Lauer. If you’re looking for a great taste of mid-coast community this spring be sure to get this in your calendar.

Whether you’re already a member or you’ve never been to HVNC, this is a great chance to show your support for local conservation and community. The $10 donation will be used directly to support educational and recreational programming for local families. In addition to pancakes and live music there will also be a collection of carnival style games created for HVNC by world-class game creator Aaron Weissblum. Weissblum is also the maker and designer of Trail Guys, the interactive game installed at HVNC last winter. The games will be free and fun for all ages.

As always HVNC will have a collection of picnic tables and benches for sale.  Cookout season is upon us and this will be a great opportunity to select one of our completely unique pieces for your garden or patio. Take a look at the variety of styles at hvnc.org/tables-and-benches.

Anyone arriving to the breakfast on bike or foot will be entered into a drawing to win a free overnight at one of HVNC’s huts.

The Alna Store is open six days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is a local hub for community gatherings, and is a great supporter of HVNC. Come by on June 1 and try their amazing blueberry pancakes.