The San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation will host its second annual Pancake Breakfast at the Santa Clara Recreation Center on Mission Bay on Saturday, Sept. 11, giving locals a chance to chow down to help fund the program. The event takes place from 8 to 11 a.m. at 1008 Santa Clara Place. “The Junior Lifeguard program teaches kids skills that are lifelong skills,” said Belinda Bencomo, a foundation volunteer. “With our close proximity here to the ocean and other bodies of water – that is just such an important skill for kids to learn.” All of the proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the foundation, which supports the junior lifeguards. Bencomo said she hopes to see between 200 and 300 people at the event. “The more, the better,” Bencomo said. “It’s going to be a great time and a beautiful morning out on the bay.” In addition to hotcakes, the breakfast will feature a raffle and outdoor games for kids. Last year’s pancake breakfast was held around Halloween and featured face painting and costumes. “They get things from the local surf shops and they’ve had lots of restaurant gift certificates and that type of thing,” Bencomo said. “There are pretty good prizes.” Tickets for the breakfast are $5 per person or five tickets for $20. The foundation’s programs include “Learn to Swim For Free” and “Bridge to the Beach,” along with a Junior Lifeguard scholarship fund. For more information, visit www.sdjgfoundation.org.