Five Things You Need to Know—Aug. 19, 2011

1. Furlough Day

The , Canton Public Safety's records bureau,  and  administrative offices and ordinance enforcement unit will be closed today for a furlough. Township offices reopen at 8:30 a.m. Monday. Police, fire and emergency services will operate normally, as will Leisure Services Department programs outside the township administration building.

2. Jazz & Blues in the Blue District

Thornetta Davis is set to sing onstage for the The Canton Color Tour Summer Jazz Concert Series—and in the Blue District, no less, also known as near . The Detroit songbird's show is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair.

3. Woodward Dream Cruise

Are you headed to the Dream Cruise, or do you just prefer dreaming about cars? Either way, check out the stories Patch has collected on the car lovers and their rides.

4. Gas: $3.61

Back-to-back days at $3.61 a gallon, according to GasBuddy.com as of 6 p.m. Thursday. Find this price at , 45495 Michigan Ave., and , 44431 Michigan Ave.

5. Plan Ahead: Play Ball!

The Miracle League of Plymouth has scheduled an opening ceremony at noon Saturday for Bilkie Family Field, 357 Theodore in Plymouth, right behind Central Middle School. The field provides people with disabilities the chance to enjoy playing barrier-free baseball games.