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

Trivia: The women's 4x100 relay team, which includes Canton's Allison Schmitt, earned gold Saturday, setting a world record in doing so. What was the previous record?

Yesterday's trivia answer: Club Wolverine

5. Don't forget to vote Tuesday

Republican and Democratic primary elections are set for Tuesday in local and state races. Local races are afoot in Plymouth Township and Canton Township to whittle down the candidate fields ahead of the Nov. 6 election.

4. Canton Farmers Market is today

The Canton Farmers Market will run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today 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 continues at the  today with screenings today at 4 and 7 p.m. Showtimes are as follows:

• 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.