Five Things You Need to Know June 12, 2011

One: It's graduation day for the Class of 2011's seniors at , , high schools at Eastern Michigan University. Check back with Canton Patch for a photo gallery. Starkweather Education Center commencement is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at Salem High School's Logan Auditorium.

Two: Canton's 20th annual Liberty Fest is just days away. Check out Canton Patch on Monday for stories about the fireworks and other happenings.

Three: Miracle League of Plymouth reports a tentative opening day of Aug. 20 but the need is still great: $61,202.58 total to complete the work. So far, land is purchase at $300,000 and field construction, an $800,000 project, is underway. The volunteers have so far raised $1,038,797.42 If you have any spare cash to support this project, contact the volunteers online via Facebook  or the league's website.

Four: Michigan Rep. Kurt Heise, R-Plymouth tells Patch (by way of the Canton Patch Facebook page) he'll hold district office hours on Monday in Northville, Wayne and Plymouth. Details:

• 10 to 11 a.m. Northville District Library, 212 W. Cady St., Northville;
• 1 to 2 p.m. Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe Road, Wayne; and
• 3 to 4 p.m. Plymouth District Library, 223 S. Main St., Plymouth.

He added that he can meet by appointment with constituents locally or in Lansing. To schedule, contact his office by emailing kurtheise@house.mi.gov or call (855) REP-KURT.

Rep. Dian Slavens, D-Canton, has a constituent coffee meeting set for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at the , 45250 Ford Rd.

Five: Did you know you can plan a private "lock-in" party at the B.L.O.C.K. for your favorite group of kids? The plans include pizza, pop and snack during the a night and early morning party, which is filled with fun activities (and can be upgraded with two hours of swim or gym time at . You must have at least 12 but no more than 50 invitees and reserve the space two weeks in advance. Call (734) 398-5570 for details.