Five Things You Need to Know July 1, 2011

1. If you've got township business to do, it'll have to wait until Tuesday. , including the police department's records section, is closed Friday as part of a scheduled furlough day. Township employees are off work without pay as part of a negotiated budget cut. The administration remains closed on Monday, which is a paid holiday. Township offices resume normal hours beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

2. Gamers, drop by to check out the board versions of Settlers, Carcassonne, and Puerto Rico, available between noon and 5:30 p.m. Saturday — and meet Board Gaming League of Canton members.

3. Did you know there's a brand new Patch in Southeast Michigan? We at Canton Patch would like to welcome Novi Patch and editor Rebeca Jaskot to the neighborhood — here online and on Facebook, too! 

4. Lowest gas price going into the weekend: $3.57 at , 45495 Michigan Ave. and , 44431 Michigan Ave.

5. Plan ahead for Saturday morning, where kids can do crafts, enjoy treats and hear stories read aloud by Ms. Debbie at , 43435 Ford Rd. Call 734-844-2090 for details.