Head to the Johnston Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Then Hit the Home & Garden Show

What: Kiwanis Club Pancake Day
When/Where: 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at
Why go: Join the Johnston Kiwanis Club for their annual Pancake Day for a delicious breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage. Proceeds from this event will allow the club to provide dictionaries to all Johnston third-graders, scholarships to Johnston High School seniors and meet other needs in the community.
Cost: $6, children 5 and younger eat free.

What: Beer 'n' Bread
When/Where: 9 a.m. Saturday at Living History Farms
Why go: Enjoy samples of Iowa micro-brewed beers, as well as local treats
Cost: $18

What: Home & Remodeling Show
When/Where: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Des Moines Fairgrounds
Why go: Stop by and see what's new in home remodeling presented by .
Cost: Free

What: AARP Tax Assistance
When/Where: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the
Why go: Make an appointment to meet with tax counselors for help on your taxes. The service is free, but appointments are required, call 278-5233.
Cost: Free

What:
When/Where: 2 a.m. Sunday, everywhere (almost everywhere)
Why go: You want to be on time for work Monday, right?
Cost: Free (or the loss of one hour of sleep!?)