5 Things You Need to Know Today — June 9, 2012

Regional trivia: What do the following people have in common?: The Ilitch family, Saddam Hussein, James Earl Jones and Jerome Bettis.

The answer to Friday's trivia: A Plexiglas car sold for more than $300,000 at the 2011 Concours d'Elegance.

5. Plymouth Farmers Market is today

Looking to grab some fresh produce? The Plymouth Farmers Market will run today in downtown Plymouth from 7:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.

4. Plan ahead: Canton's Liberty Fest is next week

Prepare for carnival rides, live music and family-friendly entertainment as Liberty Fest returns to Canton next week. The festival runs June 14-16 at Heritage Park in Canton. You can find more details on the event's website.

3. Orange barrel watch: Ann Arbor Trail overpass closed

Travelers on Ann Arbor Trail in Plymouth Township will need to take a detour around the Interstate 275 overpass near Greenview Place between Eckles and Haggerty roads. The overpass closed Wednesday as part of a massive overhaul project. The overpass on Ann Arbor Road remains open and is a suitable detour, but watch out for additional traffic.

If you plan on heading north on I-275, remember the westbound on-ramp on Ann Arbor Road also is closed, so if you're headed that way, you'll have to loop around at Haggerty Road and take the eastbound on-ramp from Ann Arbor Road.

Looking for a less-traveled route? Check live traffic here on Patch.

2. Join Patch panel's June 12 online discussion on K2

It's dominated regional headlines lately and has prompted action from local law enforcement departments. Find out what synthetic drugs K2 and Spice are, and learn about their dangers with an expert panel assembled by Patch. The discussion is public and live online from noon-1 p.m. June 12. Bookmark the page here.

1. Plymouth-Canton commencements are Sunday at Eastern Michigan University

Plymouth-Canton Educational Park's commencement ceremonies are Sunday at Eastern Michigan University's Convocation Center, 799 N. Hewitt in Ypsilanti. Plymouth students walk at 11 a.m., Canton walks at 2 p.m. and Salem walks at 5 p.m. Each senior will receive two complimentary non-reserved tickets.  Additional tickets can be ordered by contacting Eastern Michigan University by telephone at (734) 487-2282. The cost is $5 for each ticket. All persons over the age of five are required to have a ticket to enter the arena. There will be no tickets sold or otherwise distributed at the door.

Have a grad this year? Or was your recent grad a Dean's List recipient at their college? and let your neighbors know!