5 Things to Know in Murrieta Sept. 30

1. Friday brings the heat and possible showers, according to the National Weather Service. Today will be sunny with a high near 90. Tonight there is a 20 percent of showers and thunderstorms after 11 p.m. Otherwise, expect partly cloudy skies with a low near 58.

2. Today is the last day to bring all your gently-used Halloween costumes in for the city of Murrieta’s Halloween Costume Exchange. Drop off your gently-used children's costumes at the , or . Then, shop for new costumes at the Halloween costume "Shopping Day" from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow Oct. 1 at the Murrieta Community Center. For more information, read the

3. Here's what's for lunch today at elementary schools in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District: pepperoni bosco stick. Lunches are served with a fresh fruit/salad bar and a choice of juice or milk. Lunches average about 658 calories and 16.29 percent fat. To see middle and high school menus, click here.

4. Today is the last day to sign up to become a member or renew your current membership with the  and receive a few perks like being entered into a drawing for a “winery getaway” and three free months of membership. For more information on the foundation and membership levels, click here.   

5.The movie “Courageous” opens today at the Reading Cinemas at Cal Oaks. From the writers of “Fireproof” and “Facing the Giants” comes a story about four law enforcement officers whose lives are deeply tested as they embrace their calling to serve and to protect. As crime fighters, they must face danger every day. Yet when tragedy hits close to home they are left wrestling with their hopes, their faith, and their priorities as men. With action, drama, and humor, “Courageous” tackles the struggles of fatherhood through the impactful journey of these four men. Also debuting today are “50/50” and "What’s Your Number.” For a full list of movies and show times, click here.

TRAFFIC: The Riverside County Transportation Commission, the California Department of Transportation and the City of Murrieta are working to widen Interstate 215 to six lanes between Murrieta Hot Springs and Scott roads. The speed limit on I-215 through this area is now 55 mph for the duration of the project; traffic fines are doubled for those caught speeding. For more information and construction updates, click here.

For tonight, closures are as follows:

INTERSTATE 215: Lane closures are scheduled for Interstate 215 between Clinton Keith and Scott roads. The southbound number one lane will experience intermittent closures between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. due to a striping operation.

INTERSTATE 15: Both the northbound and southbound number three lanes will be closed at Murrieta Hot Springs Road. The southbound and northbound off ramps at California Oaks Road will experience full closure between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Both are due to a k-rail installation.