Breakfast

The First Congregational Church of Rockland holds its 149th annual May breakfast from 6 to 9:30 a.m. May 1 in the lower church hall. The breakfasts were begun by the church's Women's Fellowship during the Civil War as a way to raise money to supply bandages for injured soldiers. The menu includes juice, hot and cold cereal, scrambled eggs, bacon, baked beans, muffins, coffee, and tea. Cost is $6.50, $3 for children under 10. Take-out meals are available for $5. For more information, call 781-878-1790.

Welcome, Holly Golightly, to the digital revolution. Vintage Books announced Monday that "Breakfast at Tiffany's," Truman Capote's classic New York City novella, is coming out this week as an e-book for the first time. Other Capote favorites, from "The Grass Harp" to "Music for Chameleons," also will debut in digital form. Vintage, a paperback imprint of Random House Inc., is planning paper reissues of Capote's work, including the true crime classic "In Cold Blood. " Capote died in 1984 at age 60.

Between the twin poles of a greasy diner two-over-easy and a chichi hotel Benedict Nouveau lies the sweet equator of morning fare: the affordable, delicious, unpretentious, yet inventive breakfast. It’s a staple of West Coast mornings but weirdly rare here. Just slightly west of Boston, however, there’s good news for fans of the creatively filled omelets, toothsome French toast, pancakes, and cheerful decor that characterize the genre: not one but two little breakfast oases, tucked away along Route 20. That’s Main Street to you — in Watertown for The Spot Cafe, or Waltham for In a Pickle Restaurant.

Boy Scout Troop 28 is holding its annual Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the Little Red Schoolhouse on Route 113. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children. For more information, call 978-842-4034. Jennifer Lefferts

CHICAGO — Subway is joining the increasingly crowded breakfast scramble in a move the sandwich chain hopes will help add customers and sales. Almost all of Subway’s 23,000 US restaurants will begin selling the meal April 5. When they do, the largest US restaurant chain by number of outlets will be a big player in the breakfast game. “There are a number of other competitors of ours that are trying to suss out the breakfast opportunity, and I’d rather be in the market before they get there,’’ said Tony Pace, chief marketing officer at the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust.

Sometimes one breakfast isn't enough. So why not sneak in a second or a third? On-the-go Americans increasingly are consuming their morning calories over several hours instead of sitting down to devour a plate of pancakes, bacon and eggs in one sitting. The case of the morning munchies is being fueled by the belief that it's healthier to eat several smaller meals instead of three squares a day. What qualifies as a snack or a meal is a matter of perspective, of course. But food companies are rolling out smaller bites that feed the growing appetite for morning snacks.

The town's Council on Aging is offering transportation to its annual legislative breakfast, hosted by regional councils on aging and scheduled for March 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the Walpole Public Library. Topics may include MBTA fares, funding for councils on aging, and nutrition programs. Local legislators will speak, followed by a question-and-answer session. For more information on the breakfast, call the Walpole Council on Aging at 508-668-3330. To inquire about transportation from Plainville, contact the town's Council on Aging at 508-699-7384.

BRANDON, Vt. -- Blame the rain, the traffic, and MapQuest. I arrived so late at The Inn on Park Street that innkeeper Judy Bunde -- and everyone else in the place -- had already gone to bed. That was fine by me. The front door was unlocked. But that still left one not-so-small question: Which room was mine? The door to the large downstairs guest room was wide-open, the nightstand lights were on, and little cookies and water awaited on a table inside. This had to be the one. I popped one of the chocolate macaroons in my mouth, sighed with pleasure, and then scarfed down the other one,...

By Hilary Nangle, Globe Correspondent Considering a trip to Portland, Maine, America's Foodiest Small Town? Reserve in advance to check in at the Pomegranate Inn , an elegant, art-filled 1884 Italianate mansion-turned-B&B. Innkeeper Dana Moos keeps to the art theme at breakfast. Moos, author of the newly published The Art of Breakfast: How to Bring B&B Entertaining Home (Down East Books, 2011), considers the breakfast plate as her palette.       "It's about looking at a plate of food as a composition and balancing colors, textures, and flavors,"...

Speakers at Boston's annual breakfast honoring Martin Luther King Jr. said the life of the civil rights leader can inspire people to put aside their differences and serve others. About 800 people attended the event at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on Monday. Gov. Deval Patrick said faith is about more than what people say, it's also about what they do. He urged people to find opportunities to serve, maybe by helping a neighbor or writing a letter to those serving abroad in the military.

Where to stay Sunflower Hill 185 North 300 East 800-662-2786 www.sunflowerhill.com Moab's most upscale lodging, with breakfast, $120-$235. Best Western Canyonlands Inn 6 South Main St. 800-649-5191 www.canyonlandsinn.com Conveniently located in the center of town, $79-$212. Where to eat Moab Brewery 686 South Main St. 435-259-6333 www.themoabbrewery.com Sausage Grill Dinner, $14. The Eklectricafe 352 N. Main St. 435-259-6898 For 16 years, local favorite has served fresh breakfasts...

Bruins do-gooder defenseman Andrew Ference was among the 600 guests at Thursday's fund-raising breakfast for the Pine Street Inn. (The annual event raises money for housing, job training, and support services for the homeless.) Others in the crowd included Mayor Tom Menino and wife Angela , former governor Mike Dukakis and wife Kitty , city councilor Bill Linehan , the BRA's Peter Meade , talk show host Callie Crossley , husband-and-wife restaurateurs Chris Myers and Joanne Chang , BJ's Wholesale CEO Laura Sen , Satchel Paige biographer Larry Tye ,...

MUSIC Newton : Annie Patterson and Peter Blood, creators of the best-selling songbook "Rise Up Singing," will perform a concert and sing-along for the benefit of the Mothers' Milk Bank of New England Sunday, 2-4 p.m., at Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada St. $5-$20. 617-796-1540, www.milkbankne.org. Wellesley: The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra features Lisa Park with violin favorites — Massenet's "Thaïs," Saint-Saëns' Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso and Havanaise, and Howard Frazin's "In the Forests of the Night" — and two orchestral blockbusters —...

The Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters is holding a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday at the senior center on Wally Krueger Way. The menu includes scrambled eggs, a variety of pancake offerings, bacon or sausage, orange juice, and coffee at $7 per adult and $5 for children under 12. An accompanying yard sale will feature jewelry, books, toys, and more. The event is cosponsored by the Mayflower Bank and Rockland Trust Co. and will help fund scholarships for local students. Christine Legere

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is scheduled to issue a challenge to Connecticut school districts to increase student participation in the federally funded school breakfast program by a minimum of 20 percent. The Democratic governor will give the keynote address at the Connecticut School Breakfast Summit, which is being held Friday at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Chef Marc Murphy, a judge on the Food Network program "Chopped," is also scheduled to appear. According to the Connecticut No Kid Hungry Campaign, this is the fifth consecutive year that Connecticut has ranked last in...

With majestic Mount Washington hovering in the distance, North Conway feels like a town whose natural beauty stands under protected watch. This tight-knit community is among the most alluring four-season towns in all of New England, opening its doors for thousands of tourists who flock here for its renowned skiing and riding, foliage, and tax-free outlet shopping. Now that the snow has melted and the lifts have stopped spinning, North Conway is a spring haven, beckoning all to visit its unique blend of attractions and activities.

Those who have spent quality time at breakfast joints and diners (not to be confused with high-end restaurants taking a stab at brunch) will tell you that you should not judge morning-meal establishments by their décor or service. Some of the best diners look rough around the edges and have servers who grunt, glare, and silently judge you if you make a high-maintenance request. Knowing this, we were unfazed when the first 15 minutes of our visit to the new Somerville breakfast spot Danny's Diner included a grunt when we asked for decaf coffee (apparently, that was a no-go at...

Roca, the Chelsea-based youth development organization, is inviting area residents to its seventh annual breakfast Wednesday. Governor Deval Patrick will serve as honorary co-chairman of the event, set for 8 a.m. at the Seaport Boston Hotel. Founded in 1988, Roca works to assist high-risk young people in moving away from violence and poverty. Roca's previous breakfasts have each drawn more than 400 attendees, including people from business, government, and community organizations. Texas state representative Jerry Madden, a leading voice in national corrections reform, will serve as this year's guest speaker.

The largest US maker of breakfast cereal fell the most in more than five months after reducing its full-year earnings forecast, citing weaker-than-expected results in the first quarter. Earnings per share will be $3.18 to $3.30, not the previously predicted $3.25 to $3.37. CEO John Bryant cited "more significant challenges" in Europe and some US categories than was expected.