Tails, Scales, and Earth-Worthy Fun!

EXCLUSIVE REPORT: On Saturday, April 20, The City of Moreno Valley hosted the 2nd annual Earth Day Celebration.

MoVal residents of all ages attended the event, digging into fun-filled earth-friendly activities designed to inspire and educate.

Master Gardeners from the University of California were on hand at the Community Demonstration Garden, sharing expert techniques, answering questions, and providing immersive tours.

The Earth Day Celebration included vendor booths, arts and crafts, and interactive games, but Thor’s Reptile Family captivated the crowd with an exciting presentation featuring tarantulas, turtles, frogs, lizards, and a twelve-foot albino Burmese python. 

After the show, attendees were able to get up close and personal to meet these exotic animals.

To learn more about our community demonstration garden and the City's growing events, please visit moval.org/parks.

Our Public Safety Expo Returns May 18!

The City of Moreno Valley Public Safety Expo is a fantastic opportunity to meet and greet Moreno Valley's finest and bravest. This fun and family-friendly event features hands-on exhibits, exciting demonstrations, music, food, giveaways, and so much more!

The Public Safety Expo will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Calle San Juan de Los Lagos at the Moreno Valley Civic Center.

Get to know your Moreno Valley first responders, investigate exciting career opportunities, and watch amazing Police and Fire Department demonstrations.

Join us for a family-friendly, exciting, fun-filled, educational day!

Visit moval.org/parks to learn more.

Serving Those Who Served Us

Join us on Thursday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moreno Valley Conference & Recreation Center for our regional Veterans Resource & Wellness Fair. 

This FREE, in-person resource and wellness fair is designed to help connect our military community and their families to regional resources for employment, government benefits, education, community resources, workshops, and wellness activities. The event features workshops, expert panels, and free lunch. 

Hosted by Moreno Valley’s Business & Employment Resource Center (BERC) and the Loma Linda VA Homeless Veteran Community Employment Services Team, this event will serve as a platform to promote healthy living among veterans through various aspects of life, including career wellness, physical and mental wellness, and access to essential resources such as education, finance, housing, and direct access to veteran-friendly employers.

For more info, or to register for the Veterans Resource and Wellness Fair, visit moval.org/berc. 

Got E-Waste or Ewww-Waste?

Our free Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Event is Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City Corporate Yard!

Stop by and drop off any hazardous or electronic waste that has been piling up in your cabinets or garage. 

Residents are limited to 125 pounds or 15 gallons of waste per car, per trip. Items not accepted include tires, explosives, radioactive waste, leaking containers, commercial waste, and waste from non-profit organizations.

The City Corporate Yard is located at 15670 Perris Boulevard. Visit moval.org/recycle for more information.

Pet of the Week: Blanco

Our Pet of the Week is Blanco, a one-year-old Siberian Husky mix.

At 60 lbs, Blanco is a bigger dog, but he's fluffy, gentle, and full of love. He even seems to have the unique sense of humor and playfulness that Huskies are known for!

If you would like to make Blanco or any pet from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter part of your family, please contact the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter at 951.413.3790 or visit www.moval.org/pets.

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