5 Things You Need to Know Today — June 15, 2012

Trivia: Charles Curmi is seeking a seat this year on the Plymouth Township Board of Trustees. When was his first year on the board?

The answer to Thursday's trivia: Girl Talk performed a sold-out show at Compuware Arena in 2011.

5. Submit photos of your Patch of Michigan and win!

There's just something about Michigan that makes it special. Whether it's on a lake Up North or in a backyard downstate, 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?

, showing off some of what is the best Michigan has to offer – and more importantly, what Michigan means to each person.

Send your submissions here.

4. Plymouth Farmers Market is tomorrow

Looking for fresh produce and baked goods, among other treats and treasures? The is 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Gathering Pavilion in downtown Plymouth. 

3. What's on your child's summer reading list?

Patch has partnered with best-selling author James Patterson to present reading lists to promote reading with children of all ages through his ReadKiddoRead program. You can check the lists here.

2. BluesCasters play Kellogg Park tonight

Can't make it out to Canton Liberty Fest but still in search of some energetic live music? Check out the BluesCasters tonight for free in Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth. The band will perform as part of the weekly series. The music starts at 7 p.m. 

1. Canton's Liberty Fest resumes today!

Canton Liberty Fest resumes tonight, when festivities will run from 1-10 p.m. The festival runs through June 16 at Heritage Park in Canton.

Live events at the Amphitheater includes: Swing City Big Band (5:15 p.m.), Earth Angels (6:45 p.m.), Olympian Chung Do Kwan demonstration (8 p.m.), and pre-movie music and games (8:30 p.m.).

The Canton LIVE! Stage will host the Deep Fried Pickle Project  (5:30 p.m., featuring an array of homemade monster instruments), 15-year-old local singing phenom Dymond Harding (6:30 p.m.) and Annabelle Road (8 p.m.).

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You can find more details . Bringing a camera to the festival? Submit your .