Join Us For the First Beautify of 2025!

Want to make a beautiful difference in your community? Our first Beautify MoVal Community Day of Service of 2025 is on Saturday, February 8, from 8 a.m. to noon!

Join hundreds of your fellow community members as we beautify Towngate Park and Rockridge Park. We'll meet up at City Hall at 8 a.m. for coffee, pastries, and fun before setting out to maintain the beauty of Moreno Valley's parks!

Join the fun and show your community pride! Visit moval.org/beautify for more information and to sign up.

Business License Renewals Due January 31st!

The deadline to renew your business license is January 31st!

Attention all Moreno Valley businesses: The deadline to submit your business license renewal request is fast approaching, so please make sure to submit your request ASAP.

Business licenses can be renewed online by clicking here. 

We've made online renewal easier than ever, and we've even put together a step-by-step video for you to follow.

As a reminder, renewal notices were mailed out the second week of December 2024, and the deadline to submit the electronic form and payment is January 31st, 2025.

For questions, please call 951.413.3080. Staff are available to take calls Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A Workshop Veterans will Really Dig!

Join us for a free, hands-on gardening workshop designed specifically for veterans! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this program offers the perfect opportunity to connect with nature, learn new skills, and engage with fellow military veterans.

Our two-session workshop combines classroom instruction with practical gardening experience, guided by expert UC Master Gardeners of Riverside County.

When:

• Workshop 1: Wednesday, January 29, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Workshop 2: Wednesday, February 19, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where:

Conference & Recreation Center 14075 Frederick St. 92553.

Registration required. Please visit www.registermoval.org.

Wake Up, Get Up, and Hike Up!

Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts for a hike to Hidden Springs on Saturday, January 25th, at 7:30 a.m. for Moreno Valley’s first “Hike to the Top” event of the year. Hikers will meet at Hidden Springs Park near the Hidden Springs Elementary School parking lot, located at 9675 Hidden Springs Drive.

With an “Easy” trail rating, the Hidden Springs hike is 3.3 miles long, with smooth terrain, slow, gradual climbs, and elevation changes of 160 feet. Please note that there are no restrooms available on the hike, and strollers are not recommended due to some rolling hills along the trail.

For questions regarding this hike or any of our other trails and hiking events, contact the Conference and Recreation Center at 951.413.3280 or visit moval.gov/parks.

Pet of the Week: Josie

Our Pet of the Week is Josie, a five-year-old, female, black and white Shepherd and Siberian Husky mix.

Josie is as sweet and gentle as they come. She is very playful, with a quirky smile and beautiful brown eyes. She is perfect for a family looking for a pet that enjoys outdoor adventures, and fun in the park or backyard.

If you would like to make Josie 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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