How To Stay Safe Around Pools This Summer

Summer is in full swing, and in this edition of MoVal Now, we offer some helpful tips on how to stay safe in and around pools this season. 

As temperatures heat up, being safe around the pool is more important than ever. Follow the ABCs of pool safety:

• Adult Supervision. Assign an adult Water Watcher to always keep their eyes on the water. 

• Barriers such as fences, self-closing and self-latching gates, pool motion sensors, windows, drain covers, and door alarms must be in place. 

• Classes. Parents and Caregivers should take CPR, First Aid, and swimming courses available for children and adults.

Click here to watch the latest episode of MoVal Now, and to learn more about how to stay safe around pools this summer, visit moval.org/poolsafety.

Beautify MoVal is Around the Corner

Get ready, community volunteers! Our latest Beautify MoVal Community Day of Service is Saturday, August 12, from 8 a.m. to noon!

Join your fellow neighbors as we maintain the beauty of Hidden Springs Passive Nature Park and Hidden Springs Park in District 2 & El Potrero Park in District 4.

Beautify MoVal is a great way to give back to your community, meet your neighbors, and spend a beautiful Moreno Valley day outdoors. We'll meet at City Hall at 8 a.m. for coffee, pastries, and fun before setting off to spruce up our parks!

Join the fun! Visit moval.org/beautify to learn more and sign up.

An After-School Program for Working

Moreno Valley Families

Looking for an excellent after-school program for your little one? Check out A Child’s Place! 

A Child’s Place is an after-school program for kids ages 5-12 and offers educational enrichment workshops, homework assistance, recreational activities, and a daily nutritious snack. A Child’s Place is for parents or caregivers who are working, attending school or vocational training, or currently seeking employment.The program is offered free of charge or at a reduced monthly rate based on income.

A Child’s Place runs from school dismissal time to 6 p.m. at Armada, Creekside, Rainbow Ridge, and Sunnymead Elementary schools. It’s also available on non-school days from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Interested? Give us a call at 951.413.3286 or email us at achildsplace@moval.org.

Connect With Your City and Download the Moreno Valley App

Did you know Moreno Valley has a free, easy-to-use app?

The Moreno Valley App is a fantastic resource for doing business with the City. You can use the app to contact the City and City Council, find a park, keep up on City news, report an issue, visit the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter, and more!

There's never been an easier way to connect with your city! The Moreno Valley App is available at the Apple Store and Google Play. Download the app today!

Pet of the Week: Bobby

Our pet of the week is Bobby, an adorable two-year-old Boxer. Bobby is quite possibly the most docile Boxer we’ve ever met, with a super sweet personality you can’t help but love. Bobby lives for a good scratch and a nice walk through the neighborhood. He can’t wait to meet his new family, so stop by the Animal Shelter and meet Bobby today!

If you would like to make Bobby 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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