The Covington Lions Club is hosting its 5th Annual Pancake Supper Thursday, Sept. 24.

The event runs from 5-8 p.m. at the Lions Club Clubhouse, 3120 Conyers Street in Covington. Blueberry, chocolate chip and plain pancakes will be served with maple syrup, alongside Holyfield sausage patties, orange juice, milk, iced tea and coffee.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 7-years old. You can purchase tickets from a Lion, or at Mayfield Hardware at Newton Plaza.

Covington Lions are one of 259 clubs in Georgia and one of 46,000 clubs around the world with 73 members of the 1.4 million Lions around the world here in Newton County. All Lions work hard for their sight and hearing impaired charities. Covington Lions’ Major Initiatives this year are Georgia Lions Lighthouse for the Blind, Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Diabetes Awareness and Lions International Disaster Relief. For information on the Lions and their charities visit covingtonlions.org.

Lions around the world are focusing their efforts on four campaigns as they celebrate their 100th Anniversary in July 2017.

Their goal is to serve 100 million people in sharing the vision, engaging our youth, relieving the hunger, and protecting our environment. As of July 2015, they have served 42 Million.

The Georgia Lions Lighthouse for the blind handles eye exams, eyeglasses and coordinates eye surgeries — hundreds in our district alone. The free eye surgeries are supported by the Lions White Cane donations and are for those who cannot pay. Of course, we cannot forget our eye surgeons who give of their time and expertise. Lions welcome any donations at any time for the White Cane fund! In addition to collecting unused eyeglasses, Lions collect hearing aids and cell phones. Covington Lions will be collecting for their White Cane fund at the Covington Lions Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m.