How You Might Beat the Heat Today in Carmichael

You've reached the middle of the work week so what is there to do today to stay cool? Here are some suggestions.

1.Head to a nearby pool such as Arden Park at 1000 La Sierra Drive or the water parks including Raging Waters at Cal Expo or Golfland Sunsplash in Roseville.

2. Get a smoothie from or .

3. Take your kids to the and learn the ancient art of , or traditional Japanese paper folding, and create animals, flowers and other pretty works of art.

4. Want to think cool? Tonight is the deciding Game 7 of the National Hockey League Finals in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada between the Canucks and the Boston Bruins. Ice hockey in June? Why not watch the game at a local sports bar such as or the Clubhouse Bar and Grill on Fair Oaks Boulevard? Canadians seem to love hockey more then Americans and the country up north hasn't had a team win the Stanley Cup since 1993 or so.