Five Things You Need to Know Sept. 18, 2011

1. A Farmers Market Farewell

Early autumn means Michigan-grown squash, apples will be at , 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Preservation Park. Word is that the folks from Jam By Hand have announced a fresh batch of pumpkin butter. The Kerfuffles Band will perform on the Bartlett-Travis porch.

It's the first of two markets featuring a plant exchange — if you bring a plant, you can trade for something different; those without plants can buy them for $1.

Perhaps more importantly, Sunday will feature a celebration of longtime Children's Tween & Teen program director Kristen Kostielney, who is leaving . On Sunday, children can hear her read stories at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

2. Spotlight Players' 'The Music Man'

Fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill tries to con the people of River City, IA, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band — which he promises to direct, even though he knows nothing about music. But his scam is undone by Marian the librarian. The curtain goes up at 2 p.m. today at , 50400 Cherry Hill Rd. Tickets cost $13 to 15. Call 734-394-5300 or 734-394-5460 for details.

3. Enchanted Fairy Park

It's the last day to visit Northville's 2011 Victorian Festival, which features an Enchanted Fairy Park with a fairy salon and dress-up station, fairy garden, fairy delicacies, fairy storytelling, and boutique full of fairy finery. Flit over there between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. today. Free.

4. Gas $3.64

Over at , 5596 N. Lilley Rd., (near Ford Road), a regular gallon of gas is selling for $3.64, according to GasBuddy.com.

5. Plan Ahead: MDA Benefit

The variety band Trilogy hosts its fourth annual fundraiser concert for the Muscular Dystrophy Association is set for 8 p.m. Sept. 30 at Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd. Tickets cost $12 to $15. Call 734-394-5300 or 734-394-5460 for details.