Five Things You Need to Know Today — April 13, 2012

Trivia: Plymouth native and actor Tom Hulce (Amadeus) also is famous for providing the voice for which Disney character?

The answer to Tuesday's trivia was Detroit Compuware Ambassadors.
The answer to Wednesday's photo trivia was Mayflower Centre in Plymouth.
The answer to Thursday's trivia was China.

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5. Music of John Denver and John Fogelberg comes to Canton's Village Theater

Music fans can hear favorites from John Denver and Dan Fogelberg at 8 p.m. tonight with Country Roads at the Village Theater in Canton at a tribute concert. Tickets are $30 for adults, $26 for seniors and youths.

4. Got something to say? Blog on Patch!

Whether it's about a favorite hobby or the latest hot-button political issue, Patch provides a free platform for members of the community to blog. For more information, apply as a Plymouth Patch blogger here and a Canton Patch blogger here.

3. What is the best sporting goods store in the area?

Spring is upon us and sports seasons are kicking off in Plymouth and Canton. Vote for your favorite sporting goods store in our Readers' Choice contest. Results are tallied from both poll votes and business reviews.

Plymouth shoppers: Vote .
Canton shoppers: Vote here.

2. Local students show off hoops robot at EMU

On Saturday from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., a Bosch-sponsored team of more than 60 students from Salem, Canton and Plymouth high schools will showcase their original, basketball-playing robot in the 2012 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Michigan State Championship at the Convocation Center at Eastern Michigan University.

1. 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 .