March and early April have been a trying time for Lismore and the Northern Rivers in terms of the weather. So, when the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts some blue sky, even if it is with the possibility of some more light showers, we better make the most of it.

Saturday is mostly sunny, Sunday a shower or two and Monday sunny are the words from the BOM. The rainfall could be only 1mm Saturday and Sunday, so it looks like a good time to get out and about in the garden finally to get some domestic chores complete.

Most sporting grounds will be closed, so that leaves Saturday morning free for most families with sport playing children.

The most important event this weekend is the end of daylight saving on Sunday morning. At the 3am, our clocks will turn back 1 hour to 2am. Those with manual clocks in the house, office or older cars will need to make the change over the weekend.

April is a fairly quiet time for events in Lismore as it involves Easter, ANZAC Day and school holidays (the last day of term is Friday, April 11).

May and June are when the major events kick in, so make a note for:

• Nimbin Mardi Grass 2, 3 and 4 May
• Gemfest 17 and 18 May
• Primex 15, 16 and 17 May
• Beef Week 24 May to 1 June
• Lismore Lantern Parade 21 June

As for this weekend, the Lismore Farmers Markets get underway at 7:30am at the Lismore showgrounds. It doesn't matter what the conditions are, the Lismore Markets always go-ahead for fresh fruit and veg, coffee/tea, breakfast and plenty of other items for sale.

If you are in the mood for some Jazz, the Lismore Jazz Club has the Subterraneans performing on Sunday afternoon from 2pm at the Lismore City Bowling Club at 171A Molesworth Street, Lismore CBD.

The Subterraneans are on tour and stopping in Lismore to perform their original music. Cost is $15 for members and $20 non-members, cash at the door.

Other live music around town, includes Sam Handford at the Northern Rivers Hotel tonight from 6:30pm, country band Outback Road on Saturday night from 7pm and Ghostown from 3pm in the beer garden for the Sunday Session.

The Lismore Workers Club have added three new concerts:

Kevin Bloody Wilson Wednesday, June 25

Dorothy the Dinosaur Spectacular Show Sunday, July 27

The Flying Forties Saturday, October 4

You can check out more details or book by clicking here.

The next live music performance is a FREE gig by Tommy Memphis on Saturday, May 17. Tommy will play iconic songs from the '80s that shaped a generation.

Fuel prices have suffered rises and falls this week depending on where you live. Lismore was steady, Casino had price increases, while Ballina had price drops.

Here are the cheapest fuel options in each town:

• E10 is 175.9 at the 7-Eleven in South Lismore and the Ampol Foodary on Woodlark Street, 173.5 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 164.5 at the Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
• Unleaded 91 is 177.9 across most service stations in Lismore, 175.5 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 167.5 at the Mobil on River Street.
• U95 is 186.5 at Bakers Corner, Terania Street, North Lismore, 194.9 at the Ampol on Dyraaba Street and the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street in Casino and 179.5 at The Metro (323 River Street) in Ballina.
• U98 is 194.9 at the two Liberty's on Ballina Road and Union Street, South Lismore, 195.9 at Liberty's on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino, and 188.5 at The Metro and the Mobil in Ballina.
• Diesel is 181.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road in Lismore, 188.5 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino and 187.5 at The Mobil and The Metro on River Street in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

Now, have a laugh with the Friday Funnies.....