Shopping and cycling highlight weekend in Sylvania

From shopping deals to a cycling race, Sylvania has a lot of outdoor options to get residents out into the community this weekend.

Here are some of the events:

FRIDAY:

Downtown Sylvania businesses will host a Summer Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participating businesses that will be selling merchandise in front of their shops includes Beautiful Blooms by Jen, Lady C, The Pink Door Boutique, Heaven’s Gate, Angela’s Angels & Antiques, and Dragonfly Tea Cottage.

SATURDAY:

A chicken barbecue will be offered by the Sylvania United Church of Christ from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will include children’s activities and musical entertainment. The menu will include half of a barbecued chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, homemade dessert, and drinks. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. The church is located at 7240 Erie St. For more detailed information, visit www.sylvaniaucc.org.

Burnham Park will be busy with the second annual Sylvania Cycling Classic, which will be featured in the area between Erie Street and Maplewood Avenue. Starting at 8 a.m., men, women, and junior racers, ranging from professionals to amatuers, will race for a chance at winning a medal and a payout. During the race, Sylvania’s Plummer Pool will be open for racers and their families. For more information, check out www.maumeevalleywheelmen.com/Sylvania_Cycling_Classic.