On the Town: Costume parties, anniversaries

There were spooky parties and costumed partygoers as Toledoans celebrated the Halloween holiday. Among the events were the Toledo Zoo's MaskZOOrade, the Toledo Ski Club's Halloween party, the Ghoulwill Ball Costume Party for Goodwill. Nonholiday events included the Maumee Valley Region Porsche Club of America's 40th anniversary gala and the Wednesday Nooners gathering at the Toledo Club. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge Toledo Ski Club chairmen Sheryl Jacquot-Zirn and David Zirn greeted guests to the Halloween Party.

Enlarge Jim Wallace, Lynda Gallant, and Ginger Safford came dressed to party at the Toledo Ski Club's Halloween bash.

Enlarge First place winners Amy Decker and Daryl Rodney.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Bette Hulbirt greets people at the Ghoulwill Ball Costume Party for Goodwill at Brandywine Country Club in Maumee. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Cheryl Schlump and Jim O'Hara at the Ghoulwill Ball Costume Party for Goodwill. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Lauretta and Paul Papp at the Ghoulwill Ball Costume Party. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge Alex Nader and Katie Wallace at the 2012 Toledo Zoo's MaskZOOrade.

Enlarge Toledo Zoo board member Pete Boyer and his wife Amelia awoke from their coffins to join the fun.

Enlarge Pat Hamilton, Uma Savanoor, and Romont Johnson are enjoying all the spooky decorations and costumed guests at the Toledo Zoo's ...

Enlarge Bill Roan, Chris Krauser, Roger Holliday, and Jeff Vollmar at the Maumee Valley Porsche Club of America's 40th anniversary gala....

Enlarge Zack and Kathy Zacharias.

Enlarge Porsche club president Michael Soriano, welcomed guests and spoke about the club's history.

Enlarge Wednesday Nooners members with their wives (from left) Fred and Nita Harrington with Kathy and Dick Faist celebrated the group's ... GRAND LUBELL PHOTOGRAPHY