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

Trivia: Which local person holds the distinction of being the first person to survive a plunge (intentionally) over Niagara Falls without any sort of safety device?

The answer to yesterday's trivia: John Adams predicted the future celebrations in honor of July 2, 1776, in a letter to his wife, Abigail Adams. He was off by two days. Independence Day, celebrated on July 4, commemorates the day the Declaration of Independence was signed/adopted.

5. What is the best golf course in Plymouth-Canton?

Where is the best golf course in Plymouth and Canton?

Nominate your favorite golf course 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. Local gas prices remain low

Fourth of July travelers are getting a break this year with gas prices taking a dip before the holiday.

Here are some current prices for a gallon of regular gas at a few nearby stations, according to the Plymouth-Canton Patch Commute page:

• Valero, 40200 Michigan Ave, Canton: $3.39
• Way Station, 950 S. Main St., $3.47
• Michigan Fuels Mobil, 1545 Ann Arbor Road

3. Tomorrow: Steve King and the Dittilies come to Kellogg Park

If you missed them at , check out Steve King and the Dittilies at 7 p.m. Friday at for .

2. Today: 'Harry and the Hendersons' comes to Penn Theatre

The John Lithgow-starring family comedy classic Harry and the Hendersons comes to the today as part of the summer classic movie series. Screenings are at 1 and 7 p.m. All tickets are $3. The film is PG.

1. Tonight: Air Margaritaville comes to Canton's Heritage Park

Parrotheads rejoice! You can enjoy Jimmy Buffet classics without paying the big bucks. Air Margaritaville, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, plays 7:30 p.m. tonight at Canton's for its .

For more live music in the area, please check our Plymouth-Canton summer concerts guide.