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5 Things You Need to Know Today — June 22, 2012

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

Trivia: The City of Plymouth is looking to purchase a specific piece of property for additional parking. Where and what is this piece of property?

The answer to Wednesday's trivia: Plymouth Patch was the first Michigan Patch site to launch, going live on Oct. 6, 2010. Thank you for sticking with us all this time, and we hope you continue to follow us!

5. Shaun Riley Band performs tonight at Kellogg Park

The Shawn Riley Band will bring its rock sound to in downtown Plymouth at 7 p.m. for Music in the Air, weather-permitting. The concert is free and open to the public.

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4. Nominate the best of Plymouth with Readers' Choice 2012

Patch relaunched its Readers' Choice contests under a new format. This process will be more democratic, allowing you, the reader, to nominate your favorite spots in 25 different categories. You can check out the contests here. Categories include best coffee, pizza, burger, bar or restaurant atmosphere and more.

3. New movies screen at Compuware Arena Drive-In tonight

A new slate of movies are available at the Drive-In in Plymouth Township tonight through June 28. Movies start at dusk.

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The selections beginning tonight include:

  • Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (PG) / Men in Black III (PG-13)
  • The Brave (PG) / The Avengers (PG-13)
  • Snow White and the Huntsman (PG-13) / Battleship (PG-13)

For more information, including ticket price ranges, check the drive-in website.

2. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen comes to Penn Theatre tonight

Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott Thomas star in a film about fish and faith in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, screening this weekend at the . The PG-13 film runs 107 minutes. All seats are $3. Screenings are at the following times:

  • Friday: 7 and 9:05 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7 and 9:05 p.m.
  • Sunday: 4:45 and 7 p.m.

1. Plymouth-Canton Patch to launch June 28

It's official! Plymouth Patch and Canton Patch will become Plymouth-Canton Patch on June 28. You'll find even more great content, all in one place. Find out more about the change here!

In the meantime, be sure to "Like" the Plymouth Patch Facebook and Twitter accounts, as those will serve as the social media home base for the new site.

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