Five Things You Need to Know June 30, 2011

1. Today is the last day to get your Michigan Tax Amnesty form in the mail. This is a chance to have any penalties waived as you correct unpaid or delinquent state taxes, with interest, in full for return periods before Dec. 31, 2009. The state's amnesty announcement promised "all excuses welcome" for income; Michigan business; single business; sales and use; withholding; tobacco; and motor fuel taxes. Mail payments with the amnesty form (available online). Under this program, taxpayers skip penalties that could total 25 percent or more of the taxes due, and avoid civil or criminal prosecution. (As of June 20, more than 8,100 taxpayers had taken advantage of this offer. For details, call 855-466-4829.

2. Here's a free one for today's staycationers: If you love jazz, blues and R&B, head over to between 7:30 and 9 p.m. day to catch a live show by All Directions. Bring your own blankets or chairs (or both).

3. Over at , visitors who announce "We love the Summit" at the desk may receive a free water bottle from . The giveaway is to thank people for finding the Summit's Facebook page. Water bottles are limited to two per family and the offer is only good while supplies last.

4. , including the police department's records section, is closed Friday as part of a scheduled furlough day. Township employees are off work without pay as part of a negotiated budget cut. The administration remains closed on Monday, which is a paid holiday. Township offices resume normal hours beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

5. Today's low gas price is $3.54 a gallon and can be found at , 5596 N. Lilley Rd. and , 41350 Ford Rd. (at Haggerty Road).