Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know—Aug. 10, 2011

Miracle League coaches needed, reading assistance dog at Canton Public Library and customized classic cars at VFW Post 6695 in Plymouth.

1. Coaches Needed

The Miracle League of Plymouth, which created the barrier-free baseball field in Plymouth, is looking for two more coaches. Email your name and contact information to info@miracleleagueplymouth.org.

2. Civil War Memorabilia

One way , 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., is marking 150 years since the Civil War started is with a display of items a Union soldier would have used in The Things a Civil War Soldier Carried display. The items were loaned by Canton resident and Civil War renactor David Tennies.

3. Check Out Classic Cars

Car buffs can ogle custom cars from 5 to 8 tonight at , in the parking lot of the VFW Mayflower/Lt. Gamble Post 6695, 1426 S. Mill St. (Lilley Rd.), Plymouth. Money raised from the 50/50 raffle and food sales is used for veteran relief efforts.

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4. Gas: $3.51

As of 9 p.m. Tuesday, the lowest gas price in Canton—$3.51 per gallon—could be found at , 41350 Ford Rd., near Haggerty Road, according to GasBuddy.com.

5. Plan Ahead: Last Thursday Concert

If you doubted how fast summer has flown by, consider that Canton Township's last of 2011 is 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Park, featuring the Robin Horlock Trio, which plays classic rock. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Free.

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Editor's note: Item 5 has been corrected to reflect the proper day of the Robin Horlock Trio free concert at Heritage Park.


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