Local police officers, firefighters and city officials plan to participate in the Kenton County Public Library and First Watch’s second annual Pancake Eating Contest.
All participants will receive a First Watch brunch buck certificate.
The winner will receive two tickets to Shadow Box Cabaret, provided by Newport on the Levee, a Kenton County Public Library backpack and a “Pancake Champion” T-shirt.
The contest is being held to promote the Library Foundation’s sixth annual Racing to Read 5K Walk & Run, presented by U.S. Bank. Race registration includes the race, a technical running T-shirt and a pancake breakfast provided by First Watch in the Library parking lot after the race.
Race proceeds benefit the Library’s Read Racer program, which is an early childhood literacy initiative. The Read Racer brings the Library and storytime to local preschools and daycares.
The community is invited to watch the pancake eating contest on Tuesday, June 9, at 10 a.m. at First Watch.
Who: City officials, firefighters and police officers
What: Kenton County Public Library & First Watch’s second annual Pancake Eating Contest
When: Tuesday, June 9, at 10 a.m.
Where: First Watch, Covington
Why: First Watch sponsors the Library’s 5k Walk & Run on June 13, by providing pancakes for all the participants and volunteers. The pancake eating contest is a way to bring attention to the race.
Just the Race Facts:
Who: Everyone
What: Kenton County Public Library Foundation’s Racing to Read Run & Walk, Presented by U.S. Bank
When: Saturday, June 13
Where: Kenton County Public Library – 502 Scott Blvd., Covington
How to Register: Register at www.kentonlibrary.org/race or by stopping by any of the three Library locations – Covington, 502 Scott Blvd.; Erlanger, 401 Kenton Lands Road; Durr Branch 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence
Why: Proceeds benefit the Library’s Racing to Read program, an early childhood literacy initiative. The Library needs to purchase a new vehicle, which supports this program.
Cost: $20 Pre-registration (paper ends Friday, June 5. Online ends Wednesday, June 10, at noon), $25 same-day registration – includes event, technical running T-shirt and pancake breakfast from First Watch.
