News for Station 101

Self–Care Awareness Month is a time to remind us that taking care of ourselves, first and foremost, is essential. Self-care is often neglected in our everyday lives. We all tend to put others needs before our own and it is crucial to remember, that we cannot fill another’s cup from our own empty vessel. While getting a massage or taking a walk are just a few examples of taking time for our well-being, self-care can be more expansive than that. Self-care knows no boundaries. It is something that everyone, without any exclusions, can benefit from practicing on a daily basis. True self-care is not self-centered nor selfish; it is simply keeping yourself the focus of your own life. It’s about paying attention to how you feel in each moment, communicating clearly, speaking up for yourself and saying yes or no…guilt free

• If air conditioning is not available in your home go to a cooling center.
• Take cool showers or baths.
• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Use your oven less to help reduce the temperature in your home.
• If you’re outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face. 
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Avoid high-energy activities or work outdoors, during midday heat, if possible.
• Check on family members, seniors and neighbors.
• Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• If using a mask, use one that is made of breathable fabric, such as cotton, instead of polyester. Don’t wear a mask if you feel yourself overheating or have trouble breathing.

Looking for some fun activities to do with the family this weekend? Read down below on where you and the family can spend some nice quality time before returning to the chaos of work and school!

• California's Great America: This family theme park, one of the top places to visit in Santa Clara, has thrilling and adrenalinepumping rides that your kids will undoubtedly appreciate. Navigate your way to live performances, thrilling rides, and even a water park. You heard correctly!
• Happy Hollow Zoo: This 16acre, family-friendly amusement park and zoo include a carousel, roller coaster, petting zoo, and puppet theater, among other well-liked attractions. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo attracts 500,000 visitors annually and is a destination for both young and old
• The Children’s Discovery Museum : Bring your kids to the Children's Discovery Museum in San Jose to dig for dinosaur bones or include them in interactive exhibits. It is one of the best sites to visit in Santa Clara and one of the top ten museums in the United States.
• Pump it up: Pump It Up is the inflatable party place with arenas filled with huge bounce houses, slides, games and more, it is open for open-jump time for the whole family to enjoy!
• Sunnyvale Golf land: Two 18hole mini golf courses at Golfland USA are enjoyable and difficult for the whole family to play. Kids will find it entertaining enough, and parents will find it tough enough. The courses are located in a lush environment, making it a great family outing! It's a lot of fun to see who will score below par as well! There is nothing like that friendly rivalry! When you're finished, simply go to the arcade to play some of the area's newest and most thrilling games!

• This event is for residents only
• All kids must be accompanied by an adult.
• Please try and keep a distance of 6 feet while waiting to get your snow cone.