I would like to offer kudos to the Old Sheriff's House Foundation for hosting Murder in Mayberry mystery dinner on Oct. 3. What a wonderful evening - my husband and I haven't laughed that much in ages.

Besides the many baskets donated for the silent auction, the performers were fantastic. If you missed this year's event, plan on attending next year.

Speaking of the Old Sheriff's House, tours are still available from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through October. See the parts of the house that have been restored and get a glimpse of the cells. See where scenes for the film "Public Enemies" was shot.

Cost for tours is $5 for adults, $2 for children 6 to 11 and free for younger children.

Scouts say thanks

In recognition of another successful garage sale; Boy Scout Troop 45 would like to acknowledge Mike Fenstermaker of Jeff's Movers, Ron Sr., Ron Jr., and Tom Kerbs, Jim Haag and the First Presbyterian Church for providing storage space for the items collected for the sale, along with a special thank you to Crown Point Special Events Director Jennifer Bzdil.

The troop also appreciates everyone who donated to the sale and those who came out to support it.

For more information on Troop 45, call Scout Master Emmitt Hainsworth at (219) 663-0756.

Fall festival

Church of the Four Seasons, 9100 109th Ave., will host a Fall Festival Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Beta Xi chapter of Psi Iota Xi Sorority will have a booth to sell their scrumptious cheese spread. The sorority raises funds to donate money for speech, hearing, music, arts and literature projects.

Timely sales tips

Business Before Hours will host "Increasing Your Sales in a Down Economy/How to Get More Treats with Less Tricks" at 8 a.m. Oct. 21 at First Financial Bank, 11890 Broadway. FFB and Leanne Hoagland Smith, chief peoples officer for Advanced Systems, will present this event.

To RSVP, call Judith Mariola at (219) 226-2066 or e-mailJudith.mariola@bankatfirst.com

Library happenings

Crown Point Community Library welcomes Rose Kendal to the library board. In addition, Erin Barton has joined the library staff as Youth Services assistant.

The book discussion group will review "The Madonnas of Leningrad" at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at the library, 214 S. Court St..

The library is offering Open Chess from 6 to 7:50 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Both experienced and novice players are welcome. Basic instruction will be available and chess sets will be provided.

So come alone or bring a partner to enjoy a game.

Look for ghosts

Ghosts Among Us will be hosted by Crown Point Community Library at 7 p.m.Wednesday at the Marian Education Center on the St. Anthony campus.

Cher Wright of Paranormal Sciences will be the guest speaker for this free event. Northwest Indiana Representative of American Ghost Society, she will cover basic theories, experiences, equipment used and information about the paranormal field.

Call (219) 663-0270.

Do you have information to share with the Crown Point community? Call Kathy at (219) 663-5389 or e-mail kklessner@yahoo.com