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5 Things You Need to Know Today — April 25, 2012

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

Photo trivia: Salem High School's "Salem Rocks" logo is based on which major company's logo design?

The answer to Tuesday's trivia was The Rock Bar & Grill.

5. Meet Patch for 'coffee hours' in Canton

Plymouth Patch/Canton Patch editor John McKay and advertising manager Susanne Spruit will be at the Shyre Coffeehouse from noon-1 p.m. Friday. and enjoy 20 percent off coffee and learn how to utilize many helpful free tools on Patch!

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. Planning your I-275 detour? Check 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 !

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

Check here on 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. Share your views on education tonight!

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. tonight. There still is space available, but please RSVP. More details and a link to our signup form .


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