5 Things You Need to Know Today — May 8, 2012

Local trivia: Which current Plymouth City Commissioner has a period of his life loosely serving as the basis of an upcoming motion picture? Bonus points if you can name the film.

The answer to Monday's trivia was Stardock.

5. How's the traffic today for your commute?

If you're trying to time your commute right today or explore detours from the massive Interstate 275 bridge and overpass project, check the Canton Patch "Commute" page (check here for Plymouth) for live traffic and local gas prices.

Check here on Patch.

4. Contest: What makes the mom in your life special?

We invite you to share the story of the mom in your life on Patch. Just upload a photo of your mom or other mother figure in your life – grandma, foster mother, mother-in-law – and tell us in the caption of the photo why the mom in your life rocks. Be sure to tell us what community you and your mom live in, too. You just might win dinner at in White Lake – the – or a $50 gift card at in Royal Oak that we're giving away to moms who touch the lives of readers in our 29 Michigan Patch communities. Check here for more details. You have until Thursday, May 10, to share her photo and story on Patch. Three prize winners will be selected at random.

3. Benefit for infant in abuse case is May 12

Family and friends of Hunter Sewejkis, an infant who was critically injured in a case of suspected child abuse, are at WideWorld Sports Center, 2140 Oak Valley Drive in Ann Arbor, through Rummage for a Cause to benefit Hunter and his grandparents to assist with expenses for caring for the child. The sale runs from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and features a wide variety of vendors.

2. Submit your pet photo on Patch

It's National Pet Week, so it's time to spoil your dog! Submit photos of your favorite pooch here on Patch, and be sure to review your favorite pet store, grooming spot or veterinary clinic.

1. What is your favorite 'staycation' destination?

Everyone deserves some downtime. Some use their spare time to get out of town, while others enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation close to home. This Patch Readers' Choice poll is for the latter: in Plymouth or Canton?