Five Things You Need to Know—July 29, 2011

1. Furlough Day

The , Canton Public Safety's records bureau, and administrative offices and ordinance enforcement unit will be closed today for a furlough. Township offices reopen at 8:30 a.m. Monday. Police, fire and emergency services will operate normally, as will leisure services programs outside the township administration building.

2. Green Jazz

Jazz vocalist Penny Wells is scheduled to be at JC Penney, west of Morton Taylor Road) for an outdoor concert, starting at 7 tonight. Bring your own lawn chairs—an umbrella's not a bad idea, either. Call 734-394-5460 to check for weather-related cancellations.

Forever After Productions' Camp Rock! heads into its final weekenc of shows at . Curtain rises at 7 tonight; tickets cost $15. The show wraps on Sunday.

4. Help U.S. Military Overseas

Donations for the U.S. Army's Michigan-based 785th Military Police Battalion, which was sent to Afghanistan earlier this year are needed by the VFW Mayflower Lt. Gamble Post 6695 Ladies Auxiliary. They will pack boxes starting at 2 p.m. Saturday to send overseas. Among the items needed: baby wipes, toiletries and AAA batteries. The full list is here. Drop off donations at Post 6695's home, 1426 Mill St., Plymouth; call 734-459-6700

5. Gas: $3.75

The lowest price for gas today is $3.75 per gallon at the at 42495 Joy Rd. at Lilley Road, according to GasBuddy.com.