5 Things You Need to Know Today — July 24, 2012

Trivia: What is the total length of the I-275 Metro Trail?

Yesterday's trivia answer: "Concours d'LeMons" (a play on "competition of lemons"). It was first held in August, 2009 in Monterey, California, not far from Pebble Beach and features oddball, mundane and truly awful automobiles. Congratulations to Tom Dusbiber for answering correctly.

5. Bumpers, Bikes and Bands is this weekend

Looking for some relaxed fun admidst the Concours d'Elegance festivities this weekend?  arrives 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday in Plymouth's historic Old Village. The event is free and open to the public and features classic cars, bikes and live music. 

4. Check local traffic and gas on Patch

Planning a commute? Check out construction zones and detours — and cheap gas prices — on the Plymouth-Canton Patch Commute page.

3. Hot Ropes Jump Rope Camp begins July 31

Your child can learn double dutch, single rope, long rope skills and more at , beginning July 31 at , 250 N. Main St. in Plymouth. Beginners are welcome. The camp is ecommended for jumpers entering grades 2-7. Pre-register at: www.jumpinplymouth.com

2. Plymouth-Canton Board of Education has special meeting tonight

The Plymouth-Canton Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for tonight. The board will meet in closed session at 7 p.m., and the public meeting, focusing on the district's superintendent search to eventually replace Jeremy Hughes, who is serving on an interim basis through 2013, will begin at 8 p.m. at the , 454 S. Harvey St. in Plymouth. The superintendent search is the only item on tonight's agenda. 

1. Concours d'Elegance is this weekend

 kicks into gear this weekend at the Inn at St. John's. The upscale car exhibit is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, and admission is $25. Check out a  and a list of .