Happy weekend, Lake Elsinore! In today’s happening-today edition: Remote public comments, a family campout, and summer arts series + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Public meetings get easier: Menifee will offer remote public comments at council meetings under SB 707, letting residents join on Microsoft Teams with the same three-minute limit and policies for tech disruptions -- see how it works.
Family outdoor adventure: Nearby Menifee will host the Lazy Creek Family Campout on Friday, July 17, overnight to Saturday morning, check-in 5 p.m., $20 residents, $24 nonresidents, dinner and breakfast included -- check the campout plans.
Summer arts series kicks off: Plateau Palooza will open June 27 at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve in Murrieta with live music and art. The opener features saxophonist Jason Weber and a picnic dinner -- see the concert lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
BBQ with lake vibes: Bobber on The Lake is your low-key local for smoky ribs, big burgers, and a cold beer with actual lakeside views. Expect live music, karaoke, and a dog-friendly patio, plus rotating specials that keep things interesting when you just want an easy win for dinner with friends.
Nearby escape: Just under 40 minutes away, Fisherman's Camp is a hike-in campground with four tent camping sites. With no vehicle access and 2.5 mile trail in, it's a quiet escape with plenty of birdwatching, fishing, and hiking that doesn't require hours on the road.
Quick swing tune-up: Skip the weekend crowd and sneak in some bucket therapy at Murrieta Valley Golf Range, a friendly local spot to groove your driver and sharpen the short game. Easy in, easy out, perfect for a post-work reset when Lake Elsinore life gets... a little slice-y.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📚 Big Way Basics @ Skydive Perris | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Skydive Perris is stepping up your big-way game with Christy Frikken in a low-pressure, learn-while-you-grin setting. If you can dock last on an 8-way and track clean, you’re in. Four jumps, $50 to register, $40 to $48 per jump, maybe two planes.
🍽 Soak Up the Son WELCA Luncheon @ Faith Lutheran Church (Menifee) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Break out the flip flops, the ladies are doing lunch with beach vibes, a sing-along with the Rancho Rockers, and a gift basket silent auction. Fifteen bucks and a pantry item gets you in, with proceeds helping Menifee Valley Community Cupboard. Hats optional, laughter inevitable.
🏁 EMR Spring Race Series Round 4 @ Perris Raceway | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Round 4 of the EMR Spring Race Series hits Perris Raceway with eMoto racing, classes for all, and optional practice days to learn the lines. Race or play pit crew, with BBQ, less engine noise, and time to cheer, trade quips, and chase podium dreams.
🎁 Third Saturday: Father's Day Special @ Southern California Railway Museum (Perris) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Let Dad play engineer this Father's Day weekend without touching the thermostat. The railway museum offers electric-only rides, and dads ride free with an upgrade at check-in, plus a $40 Mini Run-One puts him at the throttle of SP 1006 with two sidekicks.
👨 Father's Day Edition @ Outlets | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Whether you're the parent, the planner, or the grandparent with snacks, this Father’s Day craft session turns tiny handprints into a keepsake Dad might actually display. Guided fun, real help, and just enough paint to be charming, not a disaster.
🚶 Creative Revival Art Walk @ Lake Elsinore Outlets | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Hit Creative Revival Art Walk at the Outlets of Lake Elsinore for a low-key stroll. The Cineas Studio and Inland Empire Chorus perform, Dr. Robert L. Jamison signs books and offers wellness checks, plus karaoke, face painting, and free crafts keep kids busy. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Lake Elsinore report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 84°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 0%
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