Jackson County Guardian ad Litem/Court Appointed Special Advocates is hosting its eighth annual mystery dinner theater Jan. 18 at The Pines Evergreen Room south of Seymour.

"Murder on Ice" will feature a cast of local "celebrities," and attendees will try to solve the murder mystery to win a $250 prize.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by Jan. 10. They are available at Jackson County GAL/CASA, 113 N. Chestnut St., Suite 305, Seymour, or by calling 812-569-2598.

Tickets are $30 per person or corporate tables are available. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted.

The doors will open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. There also will be a silent auction throughout the evening, and a cash bar will be available.

Jackson County GAL/CASA is a nonprofit volunteer-powered program that provides advocacy to child victims of abuse and neglect to ensure they remain at the forefront of the court proceedings and find a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible. 

The program currently has 42 volunteers and staff giving a voice to more than 115 children of Jackson County; however, the wait list continues to grow. There are 20 children waiting for a CASA volunteer. If you have five to 10 hours per month to give an abused or neglected child a voice, you could become a CASA volunteer.

For information on the mystery dinner theater or becoming a CASA volunteer, contact Deena Personett at 812-569-2598 or email [email protected].