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5 Things You Need to Know Today — Aug. 3, 2012

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

Trivia: Which elite training club in Michigan has trained such athletes as Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt?

Yesterday's trivia answer: Bob Bowman

5. Today: Plymouth Farmers Market

The Plymouth Farmers Market runs 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at in downtown Plymouth near .

Find out what's happening in Plymouth-Cantonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

4. Plan ahead: Canton Farmers Market resumes tomorrow

Can't make it to Plymouth's farmers market? Good thing Canton is having one the next day. The Canton Farmers Market will run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road in Canton.

3. The Avengers continues at Penn Theatre in Plymouth today

Did you miss out on the blockbuster superhero flick The Avengers the first time around? The film soars into the historic, nonprofit  today with screenings today at 4 and 7 p.m. and continuing throughout the weekend with the following showtimes:

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  • Saturday: 4 and 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: 4 and 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 9: 7 p.m.

All seats are $3. 

2. Check out the candidates for Canton, Plymouth Township primary races

The primary elections are Nov. 7 around the country for local and state races. Patch sent questionnaires to candidates in all the local races. We've compiled a list of responses and additional information. Find the following page to read up on your favorite candidate(s):

1. Share your Team USA pride for Canton Olympian Allison Schmitt on Patch

Canton native Allison Schmitt continues to accumulate medals, going 4-for-4 in medal opportunities at this year's Olympic Games. The  grad earned her  Wednesday in the women's 4x200-meter relay.

Locally (), fans are ecstatic, even  in front of .

How are you showing your support? Tell us in the comments on our  page, and upload photos of any signs or gatherings you've had to cheer on Schmitt and Team USA.


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