Published: 12/27/2012 - Updated: 4 months ago

Around Town: Family, friends celebrate Christmas

A look at holiday parties around the area. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Deborah and Kenneth Knight hosted the 37th annual holiday party in the Knight home. In lieu of hostess gifts, guests were invited to donate to Cherry Street Mission Ministries.

Enlarge Deborah and Kenneth Knight hosted the 37th annual holiday party in the Knight home. In lieu of hostess gifts, guests ...

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Mary Dawson, left, hosted an open house. Guests included Dan Adams-Arman, center, and Doug Adams-Arman. THE BLADE/BARBARA HENDEL

Marv and Nancy Robon hosted a party in their home. Pictured from left are Marvin Robon, Andrew and Tracy Croak, Ethan and Angela Davis , and Nancy Robon.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Marv and Nancy Robon hosted a party in their home. Pictured from left are Marvin Robon, Andrew and Tracy Croak,... THE BLADE/BARBARA HENDEL

Lucas County residents Mary Beth Kamper, Bill Wolfe, Linda Stacy, and Carol Van Sickle, former speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, at Governor Kasich’s holiday gathering in Columbus.

Enlarge Lucas County residents Mary Beth Kamper, Bill Wolfe, Linda Stacy, and Carol Van Sickle, former speaker of the Ohio House ...

Enlarge Eldon Smith, left, and John Nagel hosted the ‘Eldon John’ holiday party at their home that featured a 17-foot decorated tree.

Derrick Roberts, right, director of the mass choir of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, hosted a party. With him were Rev. James Willis, Sr., and wife Linnie Willis.

Enlarge Derrick Roberts, right, director of the mass choir of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, hosted a party. With him were ...

Joanne and Bill McElheney hold their granddaughter, Molly, in front of the tree during the Toledo Yacht Club holiday party they hosted in their Sylvania home.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Joanne and Bill McElheney hold their granddaughter, Molly, in front of the tree during the Toledo Yacht Club holiday party ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo John and Pat Riggle of Sylvania at the Toledo Yacht Club holiday party. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Bernie Thompson of Sylvania, left, and Barb Ball, of Sylvania Township, at the Toledo Yacht Club holiday party. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Bill and Joan Michael, of Maumee, during the Toledo Yacht Club holiday party in Sylvania. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Julie and Paul Tucker, of West Toledo, enjoy the Toledo Yacht Club holiday party in Sylvania. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ron and Kaye Soka, of West Toledo, enjoy the Toledo Yacht Club holiday party in Sylvania. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Rebecca Shope, left, and Kristen Mollenkopf hosted a Ladies Holiday Partaay! at Mrs. Shope’s home in Perrysburg that included champagne, chair massages, manicures, and astrology readings.

Enlarge Rebecca Shope, left, and Kristen Mollenkopf hosted a Ladies Holiday Partaay! at Mrs. Shope’s home in Perrysburg that included champagne,...

Around Town: Family, friends celebrate Christmas

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