1. There is an 80 percent chance of rain after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, expect patchy fog before 10 a.m., increasing clouds and a high around 63. Tonight, expect a 100 percent chance of rain, gusts of wind up to 20 mph and a low around 51.
2. Murrieta Lunch with Friends, held every Wednesday at noon, will take place today at Aces Comedy Club, 39745 Avenida Acacias. Lunch will be a pizza and salad buffet catered by Bella's Pizza Villa. The charge is for $10 per person. The purpose of Murrieta Lunch with Friends is to expose the group to restaurants in Murrieta, to bring in a good lunch crowd for Murrieta restaurants, and to make some new lunch-time friends. For more information, visit this Facebook page.
3. Here's what's for lunch today at elementary schools in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District: bean and cheese burrito. 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.
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4. Tonight's regularly scheduled Murrieta Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. The Dec. 26 meeting has also been canceled, according to a notice dated Dec. 5. The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 9, 2013 in the city of Murrieta Council Chambers, 1 Town Square.
5. Bingo lovers young and old can take in a weekly bingo game, hosted by Congregation B'nai Chaim, 29500 Via Princesa. Early bird games start at 6 p.m. each Wednesday, followed by regular games at 7 p.m. All members of the community are invited to take part. Bingo is one of the main (and most popular) fundraisers for this local synagogue. Call 951-677-7350 for pricing or further information.
