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What Heat?Cool kids know where to goIt is hot out there, but kids still have to play. Here are a few ideas to make the hot hours really cool.Get Soaked at the MoviesKnott’s Soak City Palm Springs is more than just tons of refreshing water—it is 21 acres of thrills for kids of all ages. In additionto 19 major slides, a lazy river and popular wave pool, summer fun this year includes “Family Movie Night” on August 3and 17. The “dive-in” fun begins at 7 p.m., and seating is in the wave pool or on the wave pool beach—how cool is that? Specialvalue combo meals for the events start at $5. There is a separate admission for the movie night; all rides are operational untilthe movie begins.1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, 92264, (760) 327-0499; www.soakcityps.comHead to the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert in Rancho MirageFounded in 1986, this private non-profit is a child’s indoor wonderland of educational and creative fun year round, but inthe summer it is a true haven of cool adventure. The 18,000- square-foot complex with more than 60 hands-on exhibits seesabout 46,000 valley school children a year, but summer is extra-special for kids with long summer days to fill. The museum’sChildren’s Discovery Camp continues through the month of August, plus the museum’s hands-on exhibits are open every dayexcept Monday. Certain days of the week bring special happenings—from science fun for toddlers to pottery painting.71-701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage 92270, (760) 321-0602; www.cdmod.orgBe a regular at the Rancho Mirage Public LibraryThe Summer Reading Club for kids at the Rancho Mirage Public Library is about much more than reading—it is designedto make kids love going to the place where literature lives. And, no better time than summer when the state-of-the-art librarywith café rolls out myriad summer programs, both weekly and special. For instance, every Thursday in the Summer ReadingClub marks “Crafts in the Afternoon for Kids;” Mondays are “Game Day,” and every Friday is family “Movie Day” –completewith freshly popped popcorn. Or just spend time in the Children’s Room filled with magazines, music, books on CD and muchmore just for kids.71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 92270, (760) 341-7323, www.ranchomiragelibrary.orgCOSMETIC & FAMILY DENTISTRYGENTLE CARING STAFF• Crowns • Bonding• Root Canals • Dentures• Bridges • Veneers• Mini Implants • PartialsWe Cater To ChildrenStart YourChild’s Dental Care Early760610-672136943 Cook St. Suite 101 - Palm DesertFax: 760-341-3070FREE CONSULTATION • SE HABLA ESPAÑOLEmergencies & Walkins WelcomeDuring Office HoursMon-Thurs 9am To 6pm • Most Insurances Acceptedwww.luismoyadds.com