WAVERLY, Ohio — The Waverly Fire Department has canceled its annual Breakfast with Santa event, which had been scheduled for Nov. 21.

The department said in a Facebook post that the cancellation was “due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control,” but it did not elaborate further or say whether the event would be rescheduled.

Waverly Fire Department Breakfast with Santa cancellation notice
Waverly Fire Department Breakfast with Santa cancellation notice. Photo: Waverly Fire Department

The free pancake breakfast had been planned for 8 a.m. at the fire station, with Santa Claus available for photos with children and families. No admission was to be charged, though donations were accepted. The department had billed the event as part of Jingle Bell Saturday, a day of holiday-themed shopping and activities in Waverly.

The Waverly Fire Department operates out of a single station on South Market Street and is classified as a mostly volunteer department, staffed by two career firefighters and 25 paid-per-call firefighters who respond to calls throughout the Pike County village.

The information contained in this story was obtained from the Waverly Fire Department.