You would have forgotten it was nearly summer with temperatures in the early 20's and rain falling two hours ago but it has cleared to what will be a fine and hot weekend weather wise. Before we move on there is a 30% chance of more showers or a storm this evening.

35 degrees is the maximum forecast tomorrow, which after todays temps will feel like an inferno, followed by 30 degrees and partly cloudy on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday will both in the 30's as well with the small chance of showers.

The fine weather is good news for Speedway lovers who look likely to get a full race meet in led by the Wingless Sprintcar Grand Prix. Racing will have an early start of 5pm so gates will open at 4pm with entry via the top gate. COVID restrictions still apply to crowd numbers so first in best dressed to reach 500. Also in action will be the Production Sedans, Junior Sedans, AMCA Nationals, Modlites, Street Stocks and National 4's.

With 35 predicted the earlier the better for the markets tomorrow. The Lismore Farmers Markets open their gates at 8am while the Blue Knob Community Markets start at 8:30am.

Julie from the amazing charity Who Gives A Cluck will be at the Lismore Farmers Markets rehoming hens to approved mother cluckers. All these chickens have been rescued from a caged egg (Battery) Farm and will be going home with people who will love them. If you would like to adopt a rescue chook that still lays eggs, see Julie.

Lismore Car Boot Market lovers will be pleased to know that Sunday at the Showgrounds is the place to be between 7:30am and 3pm.

There are only three more market days before Xmas so get to Showground and check out what's on offer as well as some live music with The Clarence Jazzmen.

Art lovers can now see the Hurford Hardwood Portrait Prize exhibition at the Art Gallery in Rural Street. The 68 finalists work looks at the diverse ways in which the human form can be captured. The exhibition will run until the end of January, 2021 with a suggested $5 donation.

Live music has slowly been finding its feet in the Northern Rivers again. Tim Freedman played last night as part of the Great Southern Nights tour for November. Check out what other gigs are coming up tomorrow night and for the rest of the month Gig Guide.

Neil Mark's takes a look at our National Anthem tomorrow following Naidoc Week and comments by Premier Gladys Berejiklian to change one word. Check out Neil's Blog tomorrow Blogs/Letters. If you want to write a Letter To The Editor about any news story or blog, email [email protected] or [email protected].

The Sunday Profile is Lismore City Councils new Executive Director of Corporate Services Kate Webber. Although Kate is a lawyer, however she is not at Council to provide legal advice but look at council operations through fresh eyes.

School Formals will be in full swing over the weekend following the end of HSC exams. It is so good to see our Year 12 students being allowed to celebrate their end of high school life even if it is in a restrictive way, two months ago the concern was there would be no celebration at all or virtual at best (Year 12 school formals begin tonight under coronavirus rules).

A heads up for Monday when the Dawson and Uralba Street Roundabout gets some attention between 6pm Monday night and 4am Tuesday morning. Expect delays of 10 minutes or take alternative routes.

A few funnies to kickstart your weekend: