As mentioned in our weather story earlier this morning, rain is returning for the weekend. How much and where will depend on luck.

The Bureau of Meteorology is still forecasting 4mm to 30mm for Saturday and 2mm to 15mm for Sunday with southeasterly winds. The chance of rain is very high at 90%.

Not a perfect way to start the school holidays, which kicked off at 3 o'clock today.

Youth Week continues over the weekend and next week with plenty of activites for young people to try. They include:

• ARTEXPRESS Exhibition – On now until 20 April at Lismore Regional Gallery. Incredible artworks by local HSC students.
• Goonellabah Skate Jam – Saturday, 12 April | 2pm–5pm at Goonellabah Skatepark. Skateboarding demos and activities for all skill levels.
• Thready Set Go – Clothing Mending Session – Tuesday, 15 April | 2pm–4pm at Lismore Library. Learn to mend and upcycle your clothes in this fun sustainable fashion workshop.
• Building a Clay Mask with Estefania Minniti - Thursday, 17 April | 2pm-4pm at Lismore Regional Gallery. Join artist Estefania Minniti in the Lismore Regional Gallery’s Artist Studio for a free workshop on hand building with clay.

Find out more and register at www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/youthweek.

Rain, hail, or sunshine, the Lismore Farmers Markets will be on at the Lismore Showgrounds from 7:30 a.m. It may be best to take an umbrella and wear gumboots as you have a coof, some breakfast, and shop for homegrown fresh fruit and vegetables. Bruce Worrall will perform live music this week.

The other market on this weekend is in the hills.

This Sunday, The monthly Channon Craft Market at Coronation Park comes alive once again with creativity, community, and colour. From handcrafted treasures to delicious eats and live tunes, there's something for everyone from 9am to 3pm.

With Easter and the school holidays in April, 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

If you are keen to see some live music, the Hilbilly Skanks will rock the Northern Rivers Hotel tonight from 6:30pm with folk/bluegrass music. Hello Ray Duo is in stage Saturday night from 7:30pm and the Sunday Session is Chris Fisher from 3pm.

The Lismore Workers Club has a host of acts to see in May and June; they include:

• Tommy Memphis with e FREE gig playing iconic '80s songs on Saturday, May 17.
• Who's Bad - the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute on Friday, May 30
• Kevin Bloody Wilson on Wednesday, June 25.

You can book and check out the rest of the year's lineup by clicking here.

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, the Coles Express on Dawson Street, the Ampol Foodary on Woodlark Street and the EG Ampol on Diadem Street near the Square, 172.8 at NightOwl Puma on Johnston Street in Casino, and 164.5 at the Mobil and The Metro 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 and The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• 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 186.5 at The Metro in Ballina.
• Diesel is 181.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road and the Caltex on Leycester Street 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.....