Five Things You Need to Know, Nov. 19, 2011

1. Park Players' Macbeth

The Park Players — Plymouth-Canton Education Park's theatre students — will present in the Gloria Logan Auditorium at School, 46181 Joy Rd., at 2 and 7 p.m. today. Tickets cost $10.

2. Jam by Hand on Fox 2 News

The folks at Jam by Hand say their company will featured on Fox 2 News Morning on at 7:45 a.m. Sunday. Owner Christine Laming will be featured live segment demonstrating some unusual uses for her unique flavors.

3. Canton Harvest Market

Shoppers planning on spending money at (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Rd.) are invited to bring a few thing to the table, so to speak.

volunteers will be collecting toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, deodorant, soap, shampoo and other new personal care items. Open Door volunteers operate a food panty as well as a job bank, but also aim at providing the personal care items as families get back on their feet.

4. Turkey Trot for Epilepsy Research

Canton's 9th Annual Turkey Trot, which benefits epilepsy research, is a 5k run/walk at , which steps off from at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning.

Entry fees are $25 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. Register online at csc.canton-mi.org, in person at , 46555 W. Michigan Ave., or by phone at 734-483-5600.

5. Bloggers Wanted

If you have a hobby — or are responsible for getting news out about your community group or project — consider starting a blog at Canton Patch. Join the nice folks in Canton who write about the Plymouth-Canton Marching Band, exchange student experience, support for our neighbors in assisted living homes, a realtor and a fitness buff. Interested? Email Canton Patch editor Peg McNichol at peg.mcnichol@patch.com for guidelines.