5 Things You Need to Know Today — Aug. 22, 2012

Trivia: Which current NFL playoff record is held by the owner of in Canton?

Yesterday's trivia answer: Actress Katie Holmes, who appeared in downtown Plymouth earlier this month, co-starred in 2005's "Batman Begins," which remains her highest-grossing film earning just over $205 million in the U.S. (which seems paltry compared with its $533-million sequel, 2008's "The Dark Knight," in which Holmes' Rachel Dawes character was portrayed by Maggie Gyllenhaal).   

5. Olympic Gold Medalist Jordyn Wieber visits Novi today

If you didn't get enough Olympic superstar excitement last week with Allison Schmitt's Canton homecoming, Olympic Gold Medalist Jordyn Wieber will be welcomed home to Michigan today in Novi from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. She will be at the  located at 26050 Novi Road in .

Wieber will greet fans, sign autographs, take photos and share her gold medal story. 

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. Plan ahead: Lin Rountree performs in Canton on Friday

This Friday from 7-9 p.m. at , the Canton DDA in cooperation with Canton Leisure Services and the Canton Chamber of Commerce welcomes Lin Rountree to the 2012 Canton Color Tour Jazz Series.

Known for his new approach known as Soul Jazz, Lin Rountree will share his music for the first time at the Canton Summer Jazz Series. He attended Florida A & M University, where he developed a deep appreciation for jazz music. After travelling across the country, he planted his roots in Detroit, known for its richness in R&B, Soul, and Jazz.

Read more about Rountree's performance in Amy Walsh's Local Voices blog.

1. Juice performs at noon today in Kellogg Park

Are your kids yearning for something fun to do today as summer vacation winds down? Bring them to today for the free children's concert by Juice, as part of . The music starts at noon and lasts about an hour.