Here are five tidbits of news and information we hope you'll find useful or entertaining.

And remember, always included in this Monday-Wednesday-Friday feature is a video from someone wishing everyone "good morning" as part of a message to our community. Today's message comes from Amy Maida with FOCUS! Academic Specialists, LLC.

1. The weather

Today will be partly sunny and hot, with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a high near 97 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a low around 70 degrees.

2. Gasoline prices

Here's a quick survey of the lowest per-gallon prices for regular gasoline in the Brighton area as of Sunday night, according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com:

• Costco, 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd: $3.59

• CITGO (Dandy Oil), 1050 E Grand River: $3.59

• Meijer, 8650 W Grand River Ave: $3.65

3. Tot Spot Registration

Tot Spot Pre-School and Childcare is registering! The Tot Spot program has Preschool Enrichment Class openings still available for 3 & 4 year olds; 3 hour sessions; openings for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week. Child care/preschool combination - open year round 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Friendship Centers/Bullpup Club:  Before/After care offered at each Elementary School.  Open from 7-9 a.m. and after school until 6 p.m. For more information call 810-299-3819 and ask for Janice, Tammy or Kelly.

4. Twisted Stitchers Meet

The Twisted Stitchers knitting group meets today at The Brighton District Library at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

5. Trivia

How many named lakes are in Brighton Township?

Friday's question: What Brighton company's motto is "Rides to die for?" Answer: Mobsteel