WHERE LIFE IS A PARTY

2/27/2008

Zayre Brennan, 7, of Rossford, left, and Peyton Beaverson, 5, of Maumee are having a ball playing under a parachute at a private recreation facility for youngsters in Rossford called 'Hero's, the party experience.'

The private business once a month opens its doors to the public for a fee. At bottom left, Elizabeth Ekstrand, 5, and her mom, Tori Ekstrand attach a paper hand to a box filled with donated items, such as toiletries, that will go to a Toledo homeless shelter.

At bottom right, Cameron Overmyer, 4 1/2, at left of table, makes a decoration that he and his sister Addison, 14 months, and mom, Brandi, all of Elmore, will use to decorate one of the gift boxes.