Five Things You Need to Know Today

A LITTLE COOLER: National Weather Service officials are forecasting a cooler day today, but it may still be a bit too hot to notice. Today's forecast calls for high temperatures around 92 degrees. The cool down will intensify overnight, with a low expected to be around 57 degrees. The cooling trend should continue Friday, with temperatures expected to return to the high 80s.

FLASHBACK FUNDRAISER: The Associates of the Redlands Bowl will be going back to the 1980s for its annual gala fundraiser Saturday at Smiley Park. The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will feature auction items, dinner and dancing, with legendary former KROQ DJ Richard Blade (now heard daily on Sirius/XM's First Wave) spinning the tunes. Cost is $95 per person, and proceeds will benefit the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival and Young Artist Scholarships. For information or reservations, call (909) 239-4816 or email MChurch907@aol.com, or check their website.

BENEFIT AUCTION: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital will be one of nine charities that will receive donations from funds raised from proceeds earned from cars being auctioned off this weekend at the Orange County Fairgrounds. The second annual Barrett-Jackson Orange County Auction will be held Friday through Sunday, and feature the sale of classic and custom cars. Eight of the cars have designated as charity cars, and all consignment and commission fees will be waived to increase the money going to the organizations. The event is open to the public, and tickets are available online at the Barrett-Jackson website, as well as a list of cars up for auction and other charities that will receive funds.

CLOSING WEEKEND: The Lifehouse Theater will conclude its run of "The Count of Monte Cristo" this weekend, starting off tonight with a special Thursday performance. Shows begin at 7:30 tonight, Friday and Saturday, with matinees starting at 2:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $7 to $18. The theater is located at 1135 Church St. in Redlands. For information, go to the theater's website.

SPORTS STARS: With the start of Little League tournaments right around the corner, now is the perfect time to share the news about your favorite player or team. Log in or email us with your team's results and share your team's photos. And if you have a fundraiser or sign-ups coming up, let us know so we can get the word out to others in the community.