Volume 259 | January 17 - January 21, 2022
Free N95 Masks and Hand Sanitizers Available at Moreno Valley Senior Center
As the Omicron variant continues to surge throughout Riverside County, our senior population remains especially vulnerable. Starting Thursday, January 20, the Moreno Valley Senior Center will be giving away packs of five N95 masks and a bottle of hand sanitizer for residents aged 50 and above. Stop by the Senior Center, located at 25075 Fir Avenue, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to pick up your N95 pack.

Free surgical masks and hand sanitizer bottles will still be available for all Moreno Valley residents at all three Moreno Valley City Library branches and the Business and Employment Resource Center (BERC) as part of the ongoing We've Got You Covered program.

For more information, contact the Moreno Valley Senior Center at 951.413.3430. Stay safe, MoVal! 
City of Moreno Valley and Amazon Announce $100,000 Donation to MoVaLEARNS
The City of Moreno Valley is pleased to announce a $100,000 donation from Amazon to the City’s MoVaLEARNS program. This generous donation will fund a full year of the MoVaLEARNS program through the Moreno Valley Community Foundation. 
    
Currently in its third year, the MoVaLEARNS program helps alleviate the “Earn vs. Learn” dilemma many Moreno Valley residents face. Through MoVaLEARNS, 50 Moreno Valley residents enrolled in Career and Technical Education classes at Moreno Valley College can receive a monthly stipend for an entire academic semester at MVC, allowing them to focus on school and participate in community service projects.
 
Learn more about the MoVaLEARNS program at movalearns.com, and be sure to check out this testimonial video of MoVaLEARNS students thanking Amazon for their donation.
Report Graffiti, Litter, and More on the Moreno Valley Website and the MoVal App
Moreno Valley has always made it easy to report issues happening throughout the City. 

Our simple-to-use online forms let residents report incidents such as graffiti, code violations, potholes, street light outages, and even broken City sprinklers. 

The Moreno Valley App is also a fantastic resource to report issues directly to the City. This free app allows residents to report multiple issues, such as stray animals, code violations, illegal dumping, shopping carts, graffiti, and more. 

The Moreno Valley App is available through the Apple Store and Google Play. Download the app today! 
Hike to the Top of Hidden Springs Trail
this Saturday
The City's first Hike to the Top of 2022 will take place this Saturday, January 22, at 7:30 a.m.

This time, we will hike Hidden Springs Trail, a 4.8 mile, easygoing trail near Hidden Springs Elementary School at 9801 Hidden Springs Drive. Hikers will meet in the parking lot of Hidden Springs Elementary before setting out on a beautiful, brisk Moreno Valley morning hike. 

To participate, download the hiking waiver for adults and kids and take it with you to your hike. And as always, bring plenty of water, appropriate footwear, sunscreen, and snacks. Happy hiking!
Pet of the Week: Monica
Our Pet of the Week is a four-year-old Maltese/Terrier mix named Monica. This sweet dog is proof that good things come in small packages. Monica isn’t timid when it comes to other dogs and loves to meet new people. Meet Monica and see why she’s the perfect fit for you. 

If you would like to make Monica 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.