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5 Things You Need to Know Today — April 24, 2012

Here's what's going on today in Plymouth and Canton.

Photo trivia: Where was this photo taken?

The answer to Monday's trivia was Plymouth Iron Windmill Company.

5. School to vote on redistricting tonight

The Board of Education is expected to vote on a redistricting plan tonight that will draw new boundaries for the district's elementary schools. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at .

Find out what's happening in Plymouth-Cantonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

4. Vote for your favorite florist on Patch

Mother's Day is May 13; Where are you going to pick up flowers for that special someone? Be sure to tell us by voting in our poll for favorite florists, then leaving a review for your choice business!

3. Bewildered by the I-275 construction? Check live traffic on Patch

Commuters have found a new headache while traversing on Interstate 275 by the Ann Arbor Trail overpass as the Michigan Department of Transportation begins work on 34 bridges and overpasses along 13 miles of expressway. If you're trying to time your commute right or explore detours, check the Canton Patch "Commute" page (check here for Plymouth) for live traffic. We also have current gas prices listed, so you can fill up before you head out! Oh, and remember to brake for workers!

Find out what's happening in Plymouth-Cantonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

2. Tell us what you learned from your mother

In honor of Mothers Day on May 13, Patch is giving away two sets of four tickets to the at in Plymouth on Sunday, May 6. The game is simple: Tell us what you learned from your mother. You can read the contest rules and enter the contest .

1. Reminder: Register for our April 25 education forum with Center for Michigan

Patch has partnered with the Center for Michigan to bring community conversations to communities throughout the state. We will be at from 6-8 p.m. on April 25. Please RSVP, as space is limited. More details and a link to our signup form . We will email everyone who signed up shortly to confirm your plans.


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