Trivia: Which child star had a cameo as one of Buddy the Elf's supervisors in the Will Ferrell comedy "Elf"? Yesterday's trivia answer: Ralphie wanted an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. The precise model Ralphie wanted never actually existed, but was a hybrid of two manufacturers' air rifles, but during the 1940s, when "A Christmas Story," takes place, Daisy air rifles were made here in Plymouth. 5. Canton tree lighting today Kick off the holiday season with the 33rd annual Canton Township tree lighting event, from 6-8:30 p.m.Canton's holiday tree …
Trivia: Precisely what model of BB gun did Ralphie seek in the film "A Christmas Story"? Bonus question: Where would this gun have been manufactured during the time the movie was set? Yesterday's trivia answer: George Bailey's two best friends in "It's a Wonderful Life" are named Bert and Ernie—no relation to the "Sesame Street" characters that, despite rumors to the contrary, Jim Henson did not name after the movie characters. 5. PBS' Mr. Steve comes to Canton on Friday and Saturday Canton Rotary will bring a big dose of holiday cheer to Canton on Friday and Saturday as part of its Candy …
Trivia: What were the names of George Bailey's police officer and cab driver friends in "It's a Wonderful Life"? Yesterday's trivia answer: Jim Burnstein wrote "D3: The Mighty Ducks." 5. Plymouth City Commission meets tonight The Plymouth City Commission meets at 7 p.m. tonight at Plymouth City Hall. On the agenda: Wayne County Permits-County Right-of-Ways Wayne County Permits-Pavement Restoration Amendment to Valet Parking Policy Amendment to Adopt State Super Drunk Law as Local Ordinance 4. Canton tree lighting this week Kick off the holiday season Wednesday with the annual Canton Township …
Trivia: Which sports-themed movie sequel was penned by local screewriter Jim Burnstein? Yesterday's trivia answer: George Bailey's "trick ear" was his left ear, which he damaged while jumping into frigid water to save his brother, Harry. 5. See 'A Christmas Carol' in Canton today A musical version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol comes to the Village Theater with showtimes at 2 and 7 p.m. today. 4. Last day for letters to Santa Canton Leisure Services has made special arrangements with the North Pole and the U.S. Post Office to deliver your children's wish lists to Santa. To mail your …
Trivia: Which ear was George Bailey's "trick ear" in "It's a Wonderful Life"? Yesterday's trivia answer: George gets a copy of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" with the inscription, "Dear George: Remember no man is a failure who has friends. P.S. Thanks for the wings! Love, Clarence." 5. See 'A Christmas Carol' in Canton today A musical version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol comes to the Village Theater with showtimes today through Sunday. Showtimes are as follows: 2 and 7 p.m. today 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday 4. Whalers game tonight offers charitable Teddy Bear Toss, Salute to Heroes Active …
Trivia: Which book does Clarence give to George Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life"? Bonus: What did he write inside the book? Yesterday's trivia answer: Matt Giraud performed "My Funny Valentine" before elimination on American Idol. 5. 'A Christmas Carol' comes to Canton A musical version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol comes to the Village Theater with showtimes today through Sunday. Showtimes are as follows: 7 p.m. today 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday 4. Experience Dickens Christmas this week at Plymouth Historical Museum Want some historical perspective on Charles Dickens…
Trivia: Which song did American Idol finalist (and recent Plymouth-Canton Educational Park guest) Matt Giraud perform prior to elimination in Season 8 of 'Idol? Yesterday's trivia answer: Virgina Patton's last credited movie role was "Lucky Stiff" in 1949. 5. 'A Christmas Carol' comes to Canton A musical version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol comes to the Village Theater with showtimes today through Sunday. Showtimes are as follows: 7 p.m. today 7 p.m. Friday 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday 4. Experience Dickens Christmas this week at Plymouth Historical Museum Want some …
Trivia: "It's a Wonderful Life" actress Virginia Patton will make an appearance Sunday at the Penn Theatre. What was her last credited acting role before retiring? Yesterday's trivia answer: From Tom Dusbiber: "Is there a Santa Claus?" was the title of an editorial appearing in the September 21, 1897, edition of The (New York) Sun. The editorial included the famous reply "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus." 5. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt Grand Opening this week Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, 6427 N Canton Center Road, opened Saturday. Today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., patrons can get half off their …
Trivia: When was the infamous 'Yes, Virginia' Santa Claus column first published? Yesterday's trivia answer: Charles Dickens was 30 when 'A Christmas Carol' was first published. 5. 'A Christmas Carol' comes to Canton A musical version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol comes to the Village Theater with showtimes Thursday through Sunday. Showtimes are as follows: 7 p.m. Thursday 7 p.m. Friday 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday 4. Experience Dickens Christmas this week at Plymouth Historical Museum Want some historical perspective on Charles Dickens' life and works, the Plymouth …
Trivia: How old was Charles Dickens when 'A Christmas Carol' was first published? Yesterday's trivia answer: From Kristofer Dusbiber: The term "Cyber Monday" made its debut on November 28, 2005, in a Shop.org press release entitled "'Cyber Monday' Quickly Becoming One of the Biggest Online Shopping Days of the Year." 5. 'A Christmas Carol' comes to Canton A musical version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol comes to the Village Theater with showtimes Thursday through Sunday. Showtimes are as follows: 7 p.m. Thursday 7 p.m. Friday 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday 4. Experience …
Trivia: When did the concept of Cyber Monday begin? Yesterday's trivia answer: From Tom Dusbiber: During an overtime coin toss on November 26, 1998 between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, the referee microphone only picked up Pittsburgh captain Jerome Bettis calling "tails." The toss was "tails", and Luckett called the Lions as the coin toss winners. Bettis insisted that he had called "tails", and Luckett insisted that Bettis had called "heads-tails," meaning that Bettis said "heads" first. The Steelers argued the call to no avail and Bettis denied Luckett's claim. The Lions …
Trivia: A controversial (and arguably game-changing) call by NFL officials Thursday on a challenged Houston Texans touchdown has the league rethinking the rule in question. This isn't the first time a controversial call during a Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game has prompted a rule change in the NFL. Name the other (somewhat recent) incident. Yesterday's trivia answer: $52.5 billion. 5. Downtown Plymouth Gingerbread House Display Restaurants, shops and other businesses will participate in this year’s display of gingerbread houses in downtown Plymouth. 4. Walk of Trees at Kellogg Park …
Trivia: According to the National Retail Federation, approximately how much was spent on holiday shopping over Thanksgiving weekend in 2011? Yesterday's trivia answer: Gimbel's was the first department store to host a Thanksgiving Day parade. Happy Thanksgiving! 5. Downtown Plymouth Gingerbread House Display Restaurants, shops and other businesses will participate in this year’s display of gingerbread houses in downtown Plymouth. The display starts today. 4. Walk of Trees at Kellogg Park Christmas trees decorated by local families, service clubs, groups and businesses will be ready for …
Trivia: What was the first department store to hold a Thanksgiving Day parade? Yesterday's trivia answer: The Kellogg House was built in 1901 by William F. Markham, President of the King Air Rifle Company. Happy Thanksgiving! 5. Downtown Plymouth Gingerbread House Display Restaurants, shops and other businesses will participate in this year’s display of gingerbread houses in downtown Plymouth. The display starts Friday. 4. Walk of Trees at Kellogg Park Christmas trees decorated by local families, service clubs, groups and businesses will be ready for decorating and viewing in Kellogg Park in…
Trivia: When does Canada celebrate its Thanksgiving each year? Yesterday's trivia answer: The term "Black Friday" originated in Philadelphia. 5. Plymouth: Fire Advisory Board, Liquor License Review Committee, City Commission all meet today It's a busy day for meetings today at Plymouth City Hall. Here's what's taking place today: Northville-Plymouth Fire Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m. at Plymouth City Hall's conference room. On the agenda includes noting response times, addressing the equipment replacement schedule and updating the board on dispatch radio issues. Plymouth Liquor License …
Trivia: On what special day of the year was Liberty Street Brewing Company's "Steamy Windows" beer first released? Yesterday's trivia answer: The current LED boulevard tree lights in Downtown Plymouth, were installed by Holiday Lighting Service, based in Manchester, MI. 5. Small Business Saturday is in one week Small Business Saturday is in one week. Be sure to tell us in the comments which local businesses you frequent the most. If you're a business owner, be sure to list any Small Business Saturday specials in the comments section of our story on local business' deals. 4. Headed to the …
Trivia: When is the last time the Detroit Lions have won a Thanksgiving game? Yesterday's trivia answer: Jay's Stuffed Burgers recently opened in downtown Plymouth. 5. Happy Diwali! Hindus around the world are celebrating the five-day festival of Diwali. The literal meaning of Diwali in Sanskrit is "row of lamps.” The most popular tradition of Diwali is filling little clay lamps with oil and decorating homes with rows of lamps that are kept burning all night long. In its true essence, Diwali signifies the victory of Goodness over Evil, Light over Darkness and Knowledge over Ignorance. Read …
Trivia: Who was the last third-party presidential candidate to earn an electoral vote in the November election? Yesterday's trivia answer: The Salvation Army's Red Kettle began in 1891. 5. Black Friday deals start earlier this year at area big-box stores Area big-box retailers are gearing up to dazzle bargain hunters even earlier this year—starting Thanksgiving Day. Check some of the local deals and links to Black Friday ads here. 4. Plymouth Township Board of Trustees meets tonight The Plymouth Township Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. tonight at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty …
Trivia: When did the Salvation Army Red Kettle tradition first begin? Yesterday's trivia answer: Kyle Brindza is the Plymouth Wildcats alumnus that is now the field goal kicker for Notre Dame. 5. Public forum tonight for Plymouth-Canton superintendent search All Plymouth-Canton Community Schools residents are invited to take part in a public forum to help the district hire its next superintendent. The forum will be held at Canton Public Library tonight from 6:30-8 p.m. 4. Check out 'Metropolis' gallery at Liberty Street Brewing Company The upstairs "gallery" at Liberty Street Brewing Company…
Trivia: Which Plymouth Wildcats alumnus might you see booting field goals and extra points for the undefeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish this year? Yesterday's trivia answer: The Shamrocks fell to Cass Tech in the 2011 state championship. 5. Barefoot Productions presents 'Driving Miss Daisy' Barefoot Productions presents Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry to be performed today and Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. in its local community theatre at 240. N. Main in Plymouth. 4. Volunteer to ring the Salvation Army bell The Salvation Army Plymouth Corps, serving both Plymouth and Canton, kicked off its Red Kettle…
