Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know Oct. 10, 2011

Columbus Day closings,

1. Columbus Day Closings

In observance of Columbus Day, banks and the are scheduled to be closed today, as are federal government offices. Washtenaw and City of Detroit offices are closed for a furlough day. Also it's Thanksgiving Day in Canada, a national holiday.

2. Share Your Michigan Postcard

Summer is only technically over — it lives on in your postcard-perfect photos, right? Share your favorites with Patch and we'll feature them. , or email Patch editor Beth Valone, beth.valone@patch.com.

3. Meet Michigan Rep. Kurt Heise

Michigan Rep. Kurt Heise has two meetings with the public set, at at 1 pm. today at the Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe Rd., Wayne and 3 p.m. today in the , 223 S. Main St, Plymouth.

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4. Gas: $3.26

According the GasBuddy.com, the following stations in Canton are selling a gallon of regular gas for $3.26:

  • , 45350 Ford Rd.
  • , 45001 Ford Rd.
  • , 44404 Ford Rd.
  • , 5596 N Lilley Rd.
  • , 41350 Ford Rd.

5. Plan: Gadget Night at Canton Library

, 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., hosts session for people who want to buy gadgets but would like to test first — think iPad, digital camera, eReaders or video games — from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Purple Room.

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Editor's note: The time for Canton Library's Gadget Night has been corrected.


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