5 Things You Need to Know Today — April 14, 2012

Trivia: Plymouth's Penn Theatre is showing 'The Artist' this weekend. One of the breakout stars of the film is Uggie the dog. For which well-known company is Uggie now the spokesdog?

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.
The answer to Friday's trivia was Quasimodo from 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'

Also: Don't forget to on Patch!

5. Whalers and Rangers face off tonight at Compuware Arena

Plymouth hopes to come out on the winning end of Game 5 of its OHL playoff series tonight against the Kitchener Rangers. The two teams are tied, 2-2. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. at . 

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

From 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today, 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. Check back for photos from the event!

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 .