Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know Today — Aug. 8, 2011

What every Plymouth resident should know.

1. Another week of Slimy Arts and Science Camp begins

The begins another week at 9 a.m. today at the , 774 N. Sheldon Road in Plymouth. The camp's focus is on being an entertaining camp for kids who don't mind getting a little messy. Cost is $100.

2. Submit photos of your 'Patch' and win!

Do you have photos of your special "Patch" of Michigan? Whether it's your hometown or a vacation destination, send us photos of what you think best sums up Michigan and win weekly prizes. Check out the contest page here. See the first week's winner .

3. Cheapest gas: $3.67 at ZOOM

Looking to fill up for your Monday commute? The ZOOM station at 14888 Northville Road and Five Mile Road has the cheapest gas in the area at $3.67 per gallon as of 1:30 a.m. today, according to www.michigangasprices.com

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4. Today's forecast: Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers

Today's temperature will hover between 80 and 84 with partly sunny skies and a 20 percent chance of light showers, according to WeatherBug. Lows will between 63 and 67 degrees with partly cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of rain.

5. Action, comedy hits screening at Compuware Arena drive-in

Tonight at  Drive-In: Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13) withTransformers: Dark of the Moon (PG-13); The Smurfs (PG) with Zookeeper (PG) and Cowboys & Aliens (PG-13) with Horrible Bosses (R). Check the latest listings at the drive-in's website. Tickets go on sale at 7:30 the night of the movie, and all films begin at dusk (about 9:20 p.m.). 

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