5 Things You Need to Know Today — Aug. 21, 2012

Trivia: A famous celebrity was recently spotted, child in tow, in downtown Plymouth. Of this particular person's big-screen film appearances, which had the best box office performance?

Yesterday's trivia answer: Peter DeBoer coaches the Eastern Conference Champion New Jersey Devils in the NHL and was the Plymouth Whalers' first coach.

5. Neehee's in Canton reopens doors after car drives through front entrance

in Canton has reopened its doors about two months after a woman drove through the front of the building while backing out of an adjacent parking space. You can see video of the incident here. No injuries were reported in the crash. The building remained boarded up for about two months as crews repaired the interior and exterior of the restaurant, which had sustained heavy damage.

4. Download the Patch app on your smartphone

Have an iPhone or Android device? Download the Patch app to get the latest business listings and news on the go (software features may vary between devices). 

3. Plan ahead: A Taste of Greece Cultural Festival starts this week

Experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Greece this weekend at the 8th Annual Taste of Greece Festival hosted by . 

Events and food are available for the whole family. The event runs Aug. 24-26 at the church, with $2 admission (kids 12 and under get in free). The Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church is located at 39851 5 Mile Road, and a free shuttle is offered from the adjacent Bosch parking lot.

2. Check local traffic, gas prices on Patch

Planning your commute? Check up-to-date local gas prices and traffic congestion on the Patch Commute page.

As of early this morning, the cheapest gas prices were at Speedway, 1490 S. Sheldon Road in Plymouth and Speedway, 15255 N. Sheldon Road in Plymouth, both at $3.90. In Canton, the Knight 31 gas station, 41350 Ford Road, is $3.91.

1. Canton Township Board of Trustees has study session today

The Canton Township Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday for a study session. Study sessions are open to the public, but no voting will take place. The session begins at 7 p.m. at the , 1150 S. Canton Center Road.