5 Things You Need to Know Today — Oct. 1, 2012

Trivia: For whom is Sheldon Road named?

Yesterday's trivia answer: The Kitchener Rangers eliminated the Plymouth Whalers.

5. Restaurant Week Continues

Ten downtown restaurants will show off signature dishes for Downtown Plymouth's Restaurant Week, which began Friday and runs through Oct. 7. No tickets are required, but meals run between $15-35. Check with Plymouth-Canton Patch each day for a new preview of Restaurant Week courses. Read our preview today for Ironwood Grill.

4. Don't Text and Drive and you can win!

Patch.com in Michigan is partnering with AT&T to raise awareness about distracted driving. We are launching a series of stories and, in partnership with AT&T, are also rewarding readers who commit to not text and drive with a variety of prizes. Check our contest page for more information.

3. Run a small business? Get featured on Patch

If you run a small business, we've made it even easier to get featured on Plymouth-Canton Patch! Simply fill out this easy-to-use form and be sure to send us a photo, and we'll turn it into a story!

2. Plymouth City Commission meets tonight

The Plymouth City Commission will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at Plymouth City Hall. You can view the agenda here. The meeting will be preceded by a Liquor License Review Committee meeting at 6:45 p.m.

1. 11th Congressional District candidates participate in candidate forum

The public is invited to attend and submit questions for candidates for Michigan's 11th Congressional District at 7 p.m. at Plymouth District Library. District 11 covers Canton, Plymouth, Livonia, Northville, and parts of Oakland County.

Audience members are prohibited from wearing campaign related clothing, buttons, etc.