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Great Escape: Escape the Heat
Here are some different ways to cool off during the heat wave.
With temperatures soaring this week, we all need an escape from the heat. While it's tempting to crank up the air-conditioner and hide inside, that is if you have an air conditioner, there are other fun ways to keep cool.
Here are a few ideas for you and your family to beat the heat:
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Go to a movie in a lovely air-conditioned. Avoid driving long distances by sticking with the Century theater in Vallejo.
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Take the kids to the on East J Street. The recreational swim hours are 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm daily. Pool fees are only $2.25 for kids, $2.00 for seniors and $3.75 for adults.
Set up an old fashioned sprinkler on the lawn. If you have a Slip N' Slide, set it up for the kids. Water balloons can be fun too. Disclaimers: The Slip N' Slide is dangerous for adults.
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Visit the and splash around in the water. Better yet, bring a beach chair and sit in the water. Bring a beach umbrella for shade.
Get some large spray water bottles from . Fill with cold water and have water fights.
Stay hydrated with ice cold watermelon, now currently at the height of the season at y and .
Make smoothies with frozen fruit, juice and frozen yogurt.
In the evenings, the house is probably going to be hot so get down to the waterfront for an evening stroll.
Keep in mind, power usage is at an all time high during heat waves due to the use of air-conditioners. High usage can lead to rolling black outs so do your part by not running major appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and dryers until evening. With the hot weather, you may even want to line dry laundry in the morning before it gets unbearable outside.
Whatever you do, stay hydrated with plenty of water. Keep a full bottle of cold water with you all day. If you will be doing anything outside, stay in the shade when possible and apply sunscreen often. Heat exhaustion, sunburn and sun stroke are real dangers in the heat.
Have fun, stay cool and be safe.
