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5 Things You Need to Know Today — Dec. 17, 2012

Here's what is going on today in Plymouth and Canton.

 

Trivia: What did Kris Kringle list as his home address in the original "Miracle on 34th Street" film? 

Yesterday's trivia answer: Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel did a duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" in the film "Elf."

5. Plymouth City Commission meets tonight

The Plymouth City Commission meets at 7 p.m. tonight at Plymouth City Hall.

4. Catch Christmas films this week at Penn Theatre

The Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth rounds out its holiday classic film series this week with a Thursday screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (at 7 p.m.) and screening of The Polar Express on the following days and times:

  • Friday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 22 at 5 and 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 23 at 5 and 7 p.m.

All seats are $3 (cash only). 

3. Sign up for our newsletter!

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2. Save on your holiday shopping!

Having trouble staying within budget for holiday gifts? Read about five ways to save on your shopping.

1. Looking for a job? You've come to the right place

If you're looking for work, you might be in luck. We've compiled a list of businesses hiring in the areaas part of our weekly job listings feature. Check here for the latest listings, or check the job listings in our classifieds.

  • What is your favorite holiday movie?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • It's a Wonderful Life
        4 (16%)
    • A Christmas Story
        2 (8%)
    • Elf
        4 (16%)
    • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
        1 (4%)
    • Bad Santa
        0 (0%)
    • White Christmas
        1 (4%)
    • A Charlie Brown Christmas
        3 (12%)
    • Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (live-action version)
        0 (0%)
    • Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (TV special)
        0 (0%)
    • Arthur Christmas
        0 (0%)
    • The Polar Express
        1 (4%)
    • The Nightmare Before Christmas
        0 (0%)
    • The Santa Clause trilogy
        0 (0%)
    • Santa Claus: The Movie
        0 (0%)
    • Prancer
        0 (0%)
    • Jingle All the Way
        0 (0%)
    • Home Alone
        1 (4%)
    • Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
        0 (0%)
    • Miracle of 34th Street
        3 (12%)
    • Scrooged
        0 (0%)
    • A Christmas Carol (with Jim Carrey)
        0 (0%)
    • Scrooge (with Albert Finney)
        2 (8%)
    • A Christmas Carol (with Alistair Sim)
        0 (0%)
    • Holiday Inn
        0 (0%)
    • The Muppet Christmas Carol
        1 (4%)
    • Die Hard
        0 (0%)
    • Love Actually
        0 (0%)
    • Other (tell us in the comments!)
        1 (4%)
    Total votes: 24
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
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Tom Dusbiber

9:40 am on Monday, December 17, 2012

I am guessing that Kris Kringle listed The North Pole as his home address in the original "Miracle on 34th Street" film.

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Tom Dusbiber

11:34 am on Monday, December 17, 2012

He was born at The North Pole, but his address on his employment record was Brooks' Memorial Home for the Aged, 126 Maplewood Dr., Great Neck, Long Island.

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John McKay

3:01 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

Great job! I would have just accepted Brooks' Memorial Home for the Aged. :)

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