(Aviation Day)…It is coming up.

The annual Imperial County Lions presentation will be held Saturday, January 18th. Aviation Day is held at the Imperial County Airport, starting with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 am. There will be free airplane rides for kids 8 through 17 years of age at 9:00 am, with sign-ups starting at 7:30 am. The Commemorative Air Force Group will be displaying their Navy SNJ-5 World War II flight trainer and ride packages will be sold onsite. Plus, you will see static displayed aircraft from Mercy Air, REACH, Mokulele Airlines, Sheriff’s Aero Squadron, the Women’s Pilot Association 99’s, and more. Finish Line Pro Bike Shop will offer BMX demos at 10, noon and 2 pm. There will be health and fitness vendors. There will be free screenings for blood pressure and diabetes, plus, Imperial Lion’s Club will provide free eye screening for glasses. Aviation Day is a full day, starting at 7:30 am January 18th.