Applebee’s is hosting a pancake breakfast that will benefit LCTI’s DECA competitors.

Here’s a good excuse to skip your usual morning smoothie: Applebee’s is hosting a pancake breakfast this weekend to benefit Lehigh Career & Technical Institute’s chapter of DECA.

The event runs 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the 1510 N. Cedar Crest Blvd. Applebee’s off Route 22 near Target in South Whitehall Township.

For $7 cash, diners will enjoy pancakes, sausage, a beverage and the knowledge that they’re eating for a good cause. All proceeds benefit LCTI’s DECA competitors.