5 Things You Need to Know Today — Oct. 24, 2012

Trivia: Which team has more World Series titles, the Detroit Tigers or San Francisco Giants?

Yesterday's trivia answer: The Plymouth High School Class of 2006 came up with Predators, but ultimately decided on Wildcats for the nickname (though the logo comes from the NHL's Nashville Predators).

5. Plymouth Goodfellows meet tonight

Join the Plymouth Goodfellows as the group prepares for the forthcoming holiday season. The Goodfellows are seeking new fundraising and publicity ideas so they can continue to assist Plymouth families at Christmas time. The meeting is 7 p.m. at Plymouth District Library. 

4. Show Off Your Pumpkin Palooza Photos on Patch

Did you bring a camera to Pumpkin Palooza on Sunday? We want to see your photos! Be sure to add your photos to our photo gallery from the event!

3. Show off your Halloween costume, win $5,000

It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest.

Last year, the , won. This year, it could be you. Enter our contest for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize!

2. World Series starts tonight

The Detroit Tigers face the San Francisco Giants tonight in Game 1 of the World Series. Check the TV, radio and online broadcast schedules on Patch. 

1. Old Village Halloween Haunted Block Party is this weekend

Plymouth's Old Village is getting into the spooky spirit this weekend with its sixth annual Halloween Haunted Block Party from 12-4 p.m. Sunday on Liberty Street between Mill Street and Starkweather. There will be costume contests for kids, pets and adults, as well as kiddie train rides, trick-or-treating, the Pumpkin Tower of Death, 50/50 raffle and pumpkin bowling.