5 Things You Need to Know Today — July 2 2012

Trivia: Name all the movie poster murals on the side of the Penn Theatre building.

The answer to yesterday's trivia: A Lego exhibit was featured at last summer's Art in the Park in downtown Plymouth.

This week is Independence Day week! Here's what else is going on in town and on Plymouth-Canton Patch:

5. What is the best bakery in Plymouth-Canton?

Where is the best bakery in Plymouth and Canton?

Nominate your favorite bakery on Plymouth-Canton 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. Air quality alert issued for today

An air quality alert action day has been issued for today, meaning elevated levels of pollutants are expected throughout the day.

3. Plan your July 4 weekend in Plymouth-Canton

It's Fourth of July week, and Plymouth and Canton have plenty of festivities to honor the holiday, as well as summer events to help add some spark to your summer. Check our Fourth of July guide here on Plymouth-Canton Patch.

2. Post your garage sale on Plymouth-Canton Patch

It's garage sale season! And if you're having a sale, tell Plymouth-Canton Patch readers all about it.

Here's how:

• In our Events listing at the top of the home page, click on "Add an Event."
• Give your event a title and write a short description. Make sure you select the date and time for the sale.
• Under category, select "Garage Sales."

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!