5 Things You Need to Know Today — Nov. 17, 2012

Trivia: On what special day of the year was Liberty Street Brewing Company's "Steamy Windows" beer first released?

Yesterday's trivia answer: The current LED boulevard tree lights in Downtown Plymouth, were installed by Holiday Lighting Service, based in Manchester, MI.

5. Small Business Saturday is in one week

Small Business Saturday is in one week. Be sure to tell us in the comments which local businesses you frequent the most.

If you're a business owner, be sure to list any Small Business Saturday specials in the comments section of our story on local business' deals.

4. Headed to the Lions games this week? Check out Liberty Street on tap

If you're headed to the Detroit Lions' games Sunday or Thursday at Ford Field in Detroit, be sure to check out Plymouth's own Liberty Street Brewing Company, now on tap at the Michigan Craft House booth at the stadium. Check our story here for more details, including location within the stadium. Representatives from the brewery, located in Plymouth's Old Village, will be on hand to discuss their product.

3. Harvest Market tomorrow in Canton

Visit the Canton Harvest Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the barn at Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road, in Canton. See what's new this week at the market.

2. Contribute to Patch and Gleaners virtual food drive!

Patch.com, through its 30 Michigan sites including Plymouth-Canton, launched an online food drive to raise $10,000 to feed area families. This is the first virtual food drive for the Gleaners Community Food Bank, and Patch is proud and honored to be their first partner. The drive has been extended from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24. 

Shop Gleaners' virtual grocery shelves. Click to get started!

1. Holiday Event Guide

Don't know what to do this Thanksgiving and holiday season? See our holiday event guide for all the information you need on the best local activities!