Five Ways to Beat the Heat, Locally

The National Weather Service has continued its heat watch through Saturday night and Montrose Patch has five ways to keep you cool when the .

Tonight the low will be around 74 degrees and by Saturday the high will be near 97 degrees with lows around 70 degrees, according to the NWS. Sunday will have a high near 99 degrees and by night the temperature will drop to around 67 degrees.

The agency encourages residents who planned outdoor activities to consider the severe swelter. In addition, children, elderly or pets should not be left inside enclosed vehicles - not even for a short time - because temperatures can rise to life-threatening levels. 

Since energy uses spikes with hot weather, the Department of Water and Power is asking that a few simple measures be taken, such as turning off lights when not in use, avoid cooking during the hottest time of the day and ventilate your home at night.

Montrose Patch has five of ways to :

1. Are you without air conditioning? Chill out at a public facility such as , open Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. (closed on Sundays), or , open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (also closed on Sunday).

2. Cool off with a cold treat at the exclusive Danish ice cream spot, , the only location in the U.S. Or, or check out and make your own giant, frozen yogurt mountain with funky toppings.

3. Relax, read with some coffee or smoothies and stop by 's beverage bar or .

3. Catch a summer blockbuster at , where you might even need a sweater or sleeves in the dark.

4. Sip cold sake and sample sushi at or enter a dark dwelling for California liquor and cheeses at .

5. Take a dip in a pool at from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call the club to find out their membership or guest pass services.