5 Things You Need to Know Today — July 1, 2012

Trivia: Which toy, popular worldwide, was featured in an exhibit at Kellogg Park during 2011's Art in the Park in Plymouth?

The answer to yesterday's trivia: There are four ponds at Heritage Park in Canton.

5. What is the best spot for a guys' night out in Plymouth-Canton?

Where do you go in Plymouth and Canton for a guys' night out?

Nominate your favorite guys' night out spot on Patch.

Patch relaunched its Readers' Choice contests under a new format. This process will be more democratic, allowing you, the reader, to nominate your favorite spots in 25 different categories. You can check out all 25 categories here. Categories include best coffee, pizza, burger, bar or restaurant atmosphere and more.

4. See what's playing at the Compuware Arena Drive-In tonight

Blockbuster movies are available at the Drive-In in Plymouth Township tonight through July 2. Movies start at dusk.

The selections beginning tonight include:

• Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (PG) / Men in Black III (PG-13)
• The Brave (PG) / The Avengers (PG-13)
• Snow White and the Huntsman (PG-13) / Battleship (PG-13)

For more information, including ticket price ranges, check the drive-in website.

3. Last chance: Submit your Michigan photo for a chance at Santana tickets

There are many places, events and people that make Michigan special – from Up North, downstate, in the U.P. and everywhere in between. Michigan has an allure that cannot be denied. So why not share your visions of Michigan in photos in our Your Patch of Michigan photo contest, and possibly win a prize for doing so? Today is the last day to earn a shot at winning a pair of pavilion tickets for Santana at DTE Energy Music Theater in Clarkston. Enter here.

2. Libraries' summer reading programs have begun

Registration for a series of teen reading programs — with prizes at stake — has launched at . Check our event listing for the program for more information and a registration link.

's Connect Your Summer badge program is under way, rewarding those who read this summer.

1. Volunteers needed for July 4 picnic at Plymouth Township Park

Can you spare a couple of hours to help make this year’s 4th of July a success? Volunteers are needed to help with preparing hot dogs, handing out ice cream and games for the kids.

Plymouth Township Trustee/Picnic Coordinator Bob Doroshewitz is hoping to prove that “many hands make for light work.” He is looking for people to help out in two-hour segments between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at . Recruit your family, friends and neighbors to come too!