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5 Things You Need to Know Today — April 28, 2012

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

Photo trivia: Which legal milestone is noted in a marker at Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth?

The answer to Friday's trivia was George H. Wilcox sold the land where the Penn Theatre is today, to the Woodward Theatre Company in 1926.

5. Yard and trunk sale in Old Village today

Plymouth's Historic Old Village area will once again be hosting its annual Yard and Trunk Sale event this Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 25 homes and businesses participate, including the resale and the . If you haven’t got room to sell at your house, or you don’t live in the area, there are spaces available in the lower parking lot of the .

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! There currently is a sprint between and . Cast your vote for your favorite!

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 !

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2. The Secret World of Arrietty continues at Penn

The hand-drawn animated film The Secret World of Arrietty, an adaptation of The Borrowers, continues screening at the in downtown Plymouth at 5 and 7 p.m. today. All seats are $3. Showtimes are as follows:

  • Saturday at 5 and 7 p.m.
  • Sunday at 5 and 7 p.m.

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