Luckily, the weekend should be a little cooler in the Inland region ...

So if you're out and about in your garden this weekend, remember that western Riverside County water agencies have launched a campaign asking residents to water only after dusk and limit it to 15 minutes, four times a week. The request comes as the region is in an extreme drought. A couple of readers called today to ask why residents are being asked to conserve when new homes that will need water are being approved around them. Interesting question.

On Saturday night, you can join in on the planet party at the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands. Chris Clarke, an astronomer, said the first-quarter moon will bring stunning views of mountains and craters. Saturn will reveal its grand set of rings and Venus will show off a very plump crescent. Hmmm! And the grand-daddy of them all, Jupiter, will appear even slightly bigger than normal.

And then there's Incredible Bulk Event Saturday at UCR for students and the neighborhood. But officials said any Riverside resident can take their unwanted couch there.

And a few more tid-bits: It's the final weekend of the Lavender Festival in Cherry Valley. And if you're heading to Joshua Tree National Park, some campgrounds have closed for the hot summer season.

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