• Big shout-out to the Scecina students who took part of the day to clean up East Washington St. between Sherman and Emerson. It is great to see young people doing positive things for our community! You guys made a real difference, and it was noted by many.
• A huge thank you goes out to this year’s Benton House Tour of Homes organizers. Big crowds came out on Sunday to get a peek at some great properties. Thanks go to all the homeowners and property owners who were gracious hosts. Organizers Elizabeth Wissel, Megan Krol, Todd Grooten, Linda Hudson, Sue Barnett, and Jasmin Snyder did a great job getting everything together. A special thanks go to Ann Shaver for putting together the beautiful, moving cemetery dedication on Sunday, and Steve Barnett for contributing the histories to participants. Our own Paula Nicewanger did a great job photographing, coordinating, and putting together the tour guide. Great job everyone!
• Buck Creek Players, which has been nominated for an astonishing 55 Encore Awards for the 2014-15 season, will debut their comedic thriller Cliffhanger Sept. 25, which will run for two weekends. The cost is $18 for adults, $16 for children and students and seniors. Get tickets by calling 317-862-2270 or visiting www.buckcreekplayers.com. Buck Creek Playhouse is located at 11150 Southeastern Ave.
• HALLOWEEN COSTUME SHOPPING ALERT! The Indiana Repertory Theatre will be hosting Hand-Me-Downs & Hooch II on Oct. 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at their warehouse at 3835 E. 21st St. Tickets are $25 and include a complimentary drink and one costume piece. Additional costume pieces will be for sale. The last event they had at the warehouse was huge fun and lots of bargains on hats, costumes, shoes, and props were to be had. Call 635-5252 or visit tickets.irtlive.com to get your tickets!
• There will be a Super Moon Viewing on Sept. 28 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Monument Circle. It will be a night of lunar-themed experiences, free moon pies, and a DJ (Eduardo Luna). A super moon is when there is a full moon while the moon is closest to earth (perigee). The moon should be most visible at sunset (about 8:30 p.m.) to the east if there are no clouds. Admission is free. Oh, and don’t forget to do a little howling!
• This weekend marks the return of Al Hunter’s Irvington Ghost Tours. Join Al and his gang of merry wanderers across on the corner of Washington and Johnson Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. tour. Tickets are $15 CASH ONLY — the tour price includes a copy of this year’s book, and a couple of hours being guided through Irvington, past historic sites associated with ghosts. The tour is about 75 percent history, 25 percent ghost stories and 100 percent interesting. Advance tickets are available at the Magic Candle, on the corner of South Audubon and Bonna Ave. Proceeds from the tour go to support local Irvington charities. Visit www.indianaghosttours.org for more info.