5 Things You Need to Know Today — Oct. 3, 2012

Trivia: In what year was the parking deck in downtown Plymouth first erected?

Yesterday's trivia answer: The Detroit Tigers last earned back-to-back playoff berths in 1934-35. Bonus question answer: Carl Yastrzemski's Triple Crown win in 1967 is the last time a major league hitter has led the league in home runs, RBIs and batting average, a feat dubbed the triple crown. The Tigers' Miguel Cabrera could be the first to accomplish such a feat since 1967. 

5. Today is Student Count Day

Send your children to school today because it's count day in Michigan. Count day is when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools. This is an important day for districts because each student in attendance translates into state funding. October's count day results represent 90 percent of state funding for the school district.

4. 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 out our profile of Sean O'Callaghan's Restaurant Week menu today.

Check with Plymouth-Canton Patch each day for a new preview of Restaurant Week courses.

3. Historic District Commission Meeting

The Historic District Commission will meet 7 to 9 p.m. at Cherry Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hill Road. 

2. Live Trivia

Attend Trivia Night at Ironwood Grill in Downtown Plymouth from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

1. You're Invited to Patch's Presidential Debate Viewing Party

Want to watch the presidential debate and hear what others have to say about it? Join the party! Patch will host a presidential debate viewing party 8:30 p.m. at the Good Times Caffe in Dearborn.