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5 Things You Need to Know Today — Dec. 12, 2012

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

Today's trivia question: According to a movie set around Christmas, what happens if you feed a mogwai after midnight?  

Yesterday's trivia answer: The conductor punches the word "Humility" onto the know-it-all's train ticket in "The Polar Express."

5. Today's date is a once-in-a-lifetime event

Today's date, 12/12/2012, will be the last such triple date for almost a century! The next one isn't until January 1, 2101.

4. Plymouth Township Planning Commission Meets

The Plymouth Township Planning Commission will meet 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room.

3. Enter Patch's 'Deck the House' Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000 for PCCS

We’re launching our annual Deck the House Contest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in America.

If this sounds like your house, upload a photo or video of your home to our contest page through Dec. 16. Check here for the contest page. Don't forget to vote for your favorite entry!

2. Gingerbread House Decorating at IKEA

IKEA in Canton will supply fully built gingerbread houses that will be ready for you to add a variety of candy and icing. The class is at 6 p.m. and is $10 per person. IKEA recommends purchasing tickets in advance as the classes fill up fast.

1. Buying an E-Reader this holiday season? Know which one to get!

If you are considering an e-reader or tablet as a gift for yourself or a loved one, visit the Plymouth District Library at 7 p.m. Find out the latest scoop on new e-readers being released in time for Christmas, which devices are compatible with the library’s e-book collection and the pros and cons of color vs. e-ink.

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Tom Dusbiber December 12, 2012 at 02:12 pm
If you feed a mogwai after midnight it makes a cocoon and turns into a Gremlin.
John McKay (Editor) December 12, 2012 at 08:53 pm
What happens if you get one wet?
Tom Dusbiber December 13, 2012 at 03:59 am
If you get a mogwai wet it multiplies!
John McKay (Editor) December 13, 2012 at 09:01 am
What happens if you make a sequel? (Answer: Hulk Hogan makes a cameo!)
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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
Nan Cooper June 13, 2013 at 10:08 am
books for sale? Where and when?
Bruce June 14, 2013 at 07:21 am
Informal garage sale
No Train Horn (U.S. DOT signage)
NL June 10, 2013 at 11:52 am
Yru, That is an astute observation. Stated differently, the number of potential buyers (demand) isRead More decreased, which in turn decreases the property values and taxable values that the city's revenue is largely based on. For further information on this including economists' studies on the subject, impact on real estate and appraisals, and economic development please consider spending a few minutes at the Plymouth Quiet Zones website, which you can access via the petition.
Brad Jensen June 11, 2013 at 08:23 am
Purchase a home within the distance in which the train horn can be heard? You mean in Plymouth? IRead More live many blocks from the train and still find the noise disturbing. Noise pollution is something that effects everyone in the community. Some noise is unavoidable, however this is one instance where it is entirely avoidable. The auto industry spends millions to make cars and trucks run quieter and then we have trains with ear-piercing horns in the middle of the night. Doesn't make sense to me.
Cindy lungers June 11, 2013 at 07:01 pm
Even if there was a no horn time between 11pm to 5 am would be a great improvement. I'm all aboutRead More safety, but honestly..have would seen plymouth streets between those hours? Besides, the cross bars are still down and the safety bells still ring when trains are in the vicinity.i would love to attend a community meeting regarding this.