5 Things You Need to Know Today — Oct. 2, 2012

Trivia: The Detroit Tigers won their division Monday, earning a playoff spot for the second year in a row. When was the last time the back-to-back division wins has happened for the Tigers?

Bonus question: How long has it been since the last Triple Crown batting title winner in Major League Baseball?

Yesterday's trivia answer: Sheldon Road is named after Timothy Sheldon.

5. Restaurant Week Continues

Ten downtown restaurants will show off signature dishes for Downtown Plymouth's Restaurant Week, which began Friday and runs through Oct. 7. No tickets are required, but meals run between $15-35. Check with Plymouth-Canton Patch each day for a new preview of Restaurant Week courses. Read our preview today for Fiamma Grille.

4. Don't Text and Drive and you can win!

Patch.com in Michigan is partnering with AT&T to raise awareness about distracted driving. We are launching a series of stories and, in partnership with AT&T, are also rewarding readers who commit to not text and drive with a variety of prizes. Check our contest page for more information.

3. Plymouth Community Youth Advisory Commission seeks new members

The Plymouth Youth Advisory Commission is seeking new members. The group serves as a liaison between area youths and city officials to let entities such as the Plymouth City Commission know what the commission's peers would like to see in the city. The group also is active in community events and fundraisers.

All youth wishing to join must be in grades 7-11. More information, including how to apply, is available on the City of Plymouth website.

2. Canton Board of Trustees meets tonight in study session

The Canton Township Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. tonight at the Canton Administration Building, 1500 S. Canton Center Road, for a study session.

1. Wednesday's Plymouth Historic District meeting canceled

Wednesday's Plymouth Historic District meeting has been canceled. The next meeting will be held Nov. 7 at Plymouth City Hall.