Camping, dogs in the pool, buffet among events this weekend

The second weekend in September is busy in Sylvania.

From outdoor events such as camping and a swimming party for dogs, to an all-you-can-eat buffet, here’s what’s going on this weekend:

FRIDAY

The third annual Dad and Kids Kampout will start at Camp Miakonda, 5600 West Sylvania Ave., on Friday and end on Sunday. The registration fee is $40 per family, and all meals are included. Food, fun, and games are just a few of the event features. Scholarships are also available, by visitingrestorefathers.org. Registration forms can be found on the same Web site.

SATURDAY

Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Road, will host “Out of the Darkness,” a suicide prevention benefit that includes a walk. Proceeds from the walk will support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Check-in starts at 9 a.m., with the walk getting underway at 10 a.m. Participants can register in person at the walk and donations will be accepted until the end of the year. For more information, contact walk.in.toledo-AFSP@hotmail.com or call Jodi and Clay Hepler at 419-277-1946.

Sylvania’s First Christian Church will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at the church, 5271 W. Alexis Rd., from 8:30-10 a.m. Cost for the buffet is $7 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. For more information, call 419-882-3313.

The Sylvania Northview Wildcats will play football against the Lake Flyers from 7-10 p.m. at Cat Stadium, 5403 Silica Dr.

SUNDAY

The first annual Pooch Plunge will have dogs and the owners hanging out poolside at Plummer Pool, 6940 Maplewood Ave. The event runs from 1-4 p.m. and costs $5 per dog, which will allow the pets to go swimming in the pool. Proceeds from the event will go toward raising funds to build a dog park in the Sylvania community.