Volume 451 | September 26, 2025 | | Let's Beautify MoVal Together! | | |
Ready to make a beautiful difference in your community?
Our next Beautify MoVal Community Day of Service is Saturday, October 11, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Team up with hundreds of neighbors as we help keep Moreno Valley shining by sprucing up Sunnymead Park in District 1 and Woodland Park in District 3.
The Community Day of Service 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 beautify our parks!
Join the fun! Visit moval.org/beautify to learn more and sign up.
| | A Buzzworthy Event for MVU Customers | | |
National Public Power Week runs October 5 through 11, and to kick things off, we’re celebrating right here in our City with a special MVU Customer Appreciation Event!
Join us on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 14133 Frederick Street to connect with utility staff and learn more about the programs and services that power our residents’ homes and businesses. The event reflects MVU’s “powered by purpose” spirit, grounded in the people it serves.
Over the past year, MVU has been working on restructuring its electric rates to make energy more affordable for families and businesses while advancing its clean energy goals. These changes are being shaped through public engagement and detailed analysis to reflect MVU’s core commitment: to serve with pride and care.
No RSVP is required. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, visit moval.org/mvu.
| | Curious About Government Operations? | | |
The City of Moreno Valley is launching the Citizens’ Academy, a six-week civic engagement program designed to give residents and business owners a deeper understanding of how their City operates. The program will provide hands-on opportunities to learn about City operations.
Participants will enjoy department presentations, behind-the-scenes facility tours, interactive demonstrations, and engaging Q&A sessions with City staff and leadership.
The program is free of charge and includes food and refreshments at each session. It is funded through the Moreno Valley Community Foundation. Space is limited to 15, and participants must be 18 years or older and must reside in or own a business in the City of Moreno Valley.
If interested, please apply at moval.org/citizensacademy.
Weekly Topics and Locations
- Week 1 (October 15): Administrative Services: City Manager’s Office, City Clerk, City Attorney, Financial & Management Services, and Human Resources
- Week 2 (October 22): Public Works
- Week 3 (October 29): Public Safety: Police, Fire, and Emergency Management (Includes vehicle showcase, equipment demonstrations, and EOC tour.)
- Week 4 (November 5): Economic Development
- Week 5 (November 12): Community Development
- Week 6 (November 19): Parks & Community Services, and Graduation Ceremony
For more information, please contact the City Manager’s Office at cmoffice@moval.org or call 951.413.3020.
| | Resources for Our Veterans | | |
Join us on Thursday, October 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moreno Valley Conference & Recreation Center for our regional Veterans Resource Fair.
This FREE, in-person resource fair is designed to help connect our military community and their families to regional resources for employment, government benefits, education, community resources, workshops, and wellness activities. The event features workshops, expert panels, and free lunch.
Hosted by Moreno Valley’s Business & Employment Resource Center (BERC) and the Loma Linda VA Homeless Veteran Community Employment Services Team, this event will serve as a platform to promote healthy living among veterans through various aspects of life, including career wellness, and access to essential resources such as education, finance, housing, and direct access to veteran-friendly employers.
For more info, or to register for the Veterans Resource and Wellness Fair, visit moval.org/berc.
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Our Pet of the Week is Percy, a six-year-old male Yellow Labrador Retriever mix.
Percy is a total sweetie! He is gentle, very playful, and attentive. He loves to walk alongside his family members on hikes and play games outside with the kids. Percy's learned a few tricks over the past few years, but you'll quickly see that he is eager to learn more.
If you would like to make Percy, 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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