5 Things You Need to Know Today — Sept. 5, 2012

Trivia: Who did Thaddeus McCotter defeat in his first successful race for his former U.S. House seat?

Yesterday's trivia answer: Crystal Bowersox lost to Lee DeWyze on 'American Idol' before performing at Plymouth's Kellogg Park.

5. Get Your Library Card

Don't have a library card? It's the perfect time to get one because September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Learn 60 ways to use your library card, like use a library computer to apply for a job online.

4. Live Music in Downtown Plymouth

Enjoy free live music at Nico & Vali Italian Eatery from 6 p.m. to midnight in Downtown Plymouth.

3. Children's Yoga

Children can learn and practice yoga from 7 to 7:45 p.m. at the . The class is for children five to nine years old, who will learn basic to intermediate poses. Wear loose fitted clothing and bring a towel or mat to work on. 

2. 88.1 The Park

WSDP Radio is now 88.1 The Park. It changed from 88.1 The Escape Aug. 24 after taking suggestions from listeners. The station directors narrowed the list to five names and the staff picked "The Park." 

1. Auditions for The Chiefettes Variety Show

The Chiefettes Variety Show auditions are 6 p.m. at the cafeteria. Anyone who sings, dances, plays in a band, does comedy or has any other talent is encouraged to come. The show will be Sep. 15.