Five Things You Need to Know July 18, 2011

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Pelican Pete, a one-man band and self-billed beach party, is slated for the stage at 6:30 p.m. today at the historic Cherry Hill School. Bring your own blanket, chair and refreshments. Concessions for sale on site.

2. Senior Advisory Council

Canton's Senior Advisory Council is scheduled to meet from 1 to 2 p.m. today at , 1200 S. Canton Center Rd. For details, call 734-394-5485 or email Susan Doughty at sdoughty@canton-mi.org.

3. Fun with duct tape

Teens, tweens or anyone in grades five through 12 can register to make creations out of duct tape from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Wednesday at . Registration is required and you can do it online.

4. Meet a lawmaker

Michigan Rep. Dian Slavens, D-Canton, plans to visit with constituents at two events. First, an ice cream social 12:30 p.m. today at September Days Senior Center, 46425 Tyler Rd. in Van Buren Township. Then, from  6 p.m. to 7 p.m., she meet constituents for coffee and conversation at the , 45250 Ford Rd.

5. Gas price: $3.70

Canton's low-gas price, according to GasBuddy.com, remains at $3.70 a gallon at , 45001 Ford Rd; Speedway, . and  and , 44404 Ford Rd. and , 45350 Ford Rd. and 5596 N. Lilley Rd. Advice for bargain hunters: Head east on Ford Road and watch the price drop by about 6 cents a gallon.