El Grito: More to Adore in 2024!

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month during the annual El Grito de Independencia celebration on Sunday, September 15 from 6 pm to 10 pm at the Civic Center Amphitheater.

El Grito is a free celebration of Mexican heritage that commemorates the country's battle cry for independence. El Grito will feature exciting ballet folklorico performances, mariachis, a charro performance, delicious food, a fun games! Don’t forget your lawn chair and dancing shoes!

Visit moval.org/parks to learn more.

Cool Down When Temps Go Up

It has been a RED HOT summer here in Moreno Valley, and it's most likely going to stay that way for the next month or two. So, if you need to find some A/C ASAP, we've got you covered!

When local temperatures exceed 97 degrees, residents looking to beat the heat are encouraged to spend time in one of our free cool centers located throughout the city:

Cottonwood Golf Center - 13671 Frederick Street - Monday to Sunday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Moreno Valley Senior Center - 25075 Fir Avenue - Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Moreno Valley Public Library - 25480 Alessandro Boulevard - Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Moreno Valley Public Library, Iris Plaza Branch - 16170 Perris Boulevard - Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Learn more at moval.org/cool.

Got Junk?

Do you have something big you need to throw away?

Stop by our free dump day on Saturday, August 10, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Waste Management Transfer Station, 17700 Indian Street. 

Our Free Dump Day is for Moreno Valley residents only, and you may be asked to prove residency via a driver’s license or utility bill. Please cover/secure your loads before entering the transfer station. 

Acceptable items include - but are not limited to - washers/dryers, refrigerators/freezers, chairs/couches/tables, bundled branches, and more. 

Non-acceptable items include, but are not limited to, latex oil/paints, batteries, weed killers/herbicides, solvents/gasoline, propane tanks, and more. For the full list of acceptable and non-acceptable items, please visit moval.gov/resident_services/waste.

A Visit To: JFK Memorial Park

At just under eight acres, and recently refurbished, John F. Kennedy Memorial Park is a beautiful neighborhood park in southern Moreno Valley that features four lighted tennis courts, a baseball/softball field, a fun shaded playground, barbecues, picnic tables, and more.

Located at the corner of John F. Kennedy Drive and Indian Street, John F. Kennedy Memorial Park is a gorgeous community park perfect for the entire family.

For more information on our fantastic parks and trails, visit moval.org/parks. 

Pet of the Week: Sandy

Our Pet of the Week is Sandy, a three-year-old Yellow Lab/Australian Cattle Dog mix with a heart of gold.

Sandy is sweet, mellow, loving, and gentle, with the most adorable, expressive face. She sits on command and is eager to please. We could go on and on about her great qualities, but the bottom line is that she'd be the perfect match for a family with kids.

If you would like to make Sandy 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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