Lights, Camera, Rock, and Roll!

The MoVal Rocks/MoVal Movies summer series is "rocking" and "reeling"!

MoVal Rocks/MoVal Movies feature exciting live bands and fun, family-friendly movies at our Civic Center Amphitheater. Both are great ways to spend a beautiful Moreno Valley summer evening under the stars and among friends!

MoVal Rocks and MoVal Movies take place every Thursday and Friday evening from June 26 through August 1.

Tonight, July 18, bring the kids out to the Civic Center Amphitheater for a showing of Inside Out 2!

On Thursday, July 24, listen as Dreaming of You pays tribute to music industry icon Selena.

The remaining MoVal Movies lineup: 

• July 18: Inside Out 2 
• July 25: Toy Story 
• August 1: Despicable Me 4 

The remaining MoVal Rocks lineup: 

• July 24: Dreaming of You (Selena Tribute) 
• July 31: Classic Journey (Journey Tribute) 

Be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the show! Visit moval.org/summer for more details, as well as some important things to know before you go! 

Join a Commission and Help Lead Change

The City of Moreno Valley has 11 boards and commissions covering important quality of life topics. Currently, nine boards/commissions have openings for which Moreno Valley residents (or business customers of Moreno Valley Utility for the Utilities Commission) are encouraged to apply. As of July 16, 2025, the current vacancies include the following:

Emerging Leaders Council:

• 5 Regular Member Vacancies
• 2 Alternate Member Vacancies

Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission:

• 3 Regular Member Vacancies
• 2 Alternate Member Vacancies

Library Commission:

• 1 Regular Member Vacancy
• 2 Alternate Member Vacancies

Parks, Community Services, and Trails Commission:

• 3 Regular Member Vacancies
• 2 Teen Member Vacancies
• 2 Alternate Member Vacancies

Planning Commission:

• 4 Regular Member Vacancies
• 2 Alternate Member Vacancies

Public Arts Commission:

• 5 Regular Member Vacancies
• 2 Teen Member Vacancies
• 2 Alternate Member Vacancies

Senior Citizens Commission:

•  5 Regular Member Vacancies
• 1 Alternate Member Vacancy

Traffic Safety Commission:

• 3 Regular Member Vacancies
• 1 Alternate Member Vacancy

Utilities Commission:

• 2 Regular Member Vacancies

Please visit the City’s boards and commissions webpage at moval.org/serve for qualifications and deadlines.

Wednesdays are Purrfect for Adoptions!

Every Wednesday in July and August, cats and kittens are only $10 to adopt during Whisker Wednesdays at the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter! This price includes spay and neuter surgery, vaccines, and the HomeAgain microchip.

There's never been a better time to bring home your new best friend! Come on down to the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter on July 23 and 30, and August 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to find that perfect match.

The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14041 Elsworth Street. Learn more at moval.org/pets.

A Visit to Adrienne Mitchell Memorial Park

Adrienne Mitchell was 20 years old when she was killed during the Gulf War in 1991, becoming the first woman from Moreno Valley to die in combat. Four years later, the City of Moreno Valley dedicated Adrienne Mitchell Memorial Park to honor her sacrifice.

Today, Adrienne Mitchell Memorial Park is a 4 1/2-acre recreational area where families gather to enjoy each other's company. Located at 22631 Bay Avenue, Adrienne Mitchell Memorial Park features four basketball courts, barbecues, horseshoes, picnic tables, playgrounds, and a walking path.

Adrienne Mitchell Memorial Park stands as a fitting tribute to one of Moreno Valley's fallen heroes.

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

Pet of the Week: Dodger

Our Pet of the Week is Dodger, a two-year-old, brown and black German Shepherd Mix.

Dodger is well-trained and is a true sweetheart. Rumor has it that Dodger was named after the Major League Baseball team just down the street. Not surprisingly, he is true to that name, and loves to 'play ball'! We also know he would love to slide into the perfect loving home and be part of the winning team.

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

The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14041 Elsworth Street in Moreno Valley.

Note: If our featured Pet of the Week has already been adopted when you inquire, please consider one of the other loving pets in the shelter looking for their forever homes.

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