On Tuesday, March 8, Portage First United Methodist Church will once again offer a free pancake and sausage breakfast in celebration of "Fat" Tuesday, the day before Lent begins. The church staff will be serving up hot and fresh pancakes from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. There is no cost and donations will not be accepted. This is the church's gift to the community. For more information, or for directions to the church, contact the church office at (219) 762-3846.