MoVal's Holiday Tree Lights Up the Season!

Hooray! The holidays are officially here in Moreno Valley!

Last weekend, the Moreno Valley community came together to welcome the holiday season during our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall, and we also celebrated Moreno Valley's 40th Anniversary with a celebratory song and specially decorated cupcakes!

Plus, Santa Claus himself made a special appearance to join the City Council in flipping the giant switch to light up our iconic 30-foot Holiday Tree! It was a wonderful and festive event for the entire family. And now that it's lit, we encourage Moreno Valley residents to stop by our Holiday Tree at City Hall to capture some amazing family photos for the holiday season.

Click here to watch our entire, extra-special Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Happy Holidays, MoVal!

Home For the Holidays, Merrily Ever After

Looking for some extra joy this holiday season? During our December Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption event, dogs/puppies are only $50, and cats/kittens are only $15!

When: December 10-13, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and December 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Moreno Valley Animal Shelter, 14041 Elsworth Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553.

The adoption fee includes spay or neuter surgery, vaccines, and the HomeAgain Microchip. 

Pets adopted that have not been altered will stay for surgery and will be available to go home on the afternoon of the day surgery is scheduled. There has never been a better time to take home your new best friend from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter! Learn more at moval.org/pets or call 951.413.3790.

S.A.F.E.R. for the Holidays

This year, as you gather with loved ones to cook a delicious holiday meal, having a working smoke detector in your home is essential. The City of Moreno Valley’s S.A.F.E.R. (Smoke Alarms & Fire Education Resources) program gives out one free smoke alarm and one free carbon monoxide detector to Moreno Valley families in need.

Residents can stop by City Hall at 14177 Frederick Street during business hours and receive a free Fire Safety Pack with one smoke alarm and one carbon monoxide alarm. Please note that proof of Moreno Valley residency is required. 

The City also offers a $50 cash rebate for residents who have already recently purchased their own alarms. Just bring your receipt or proof of purchase with you to City Hall.

Stay safer during the holidays! Visit moval.org/safer for more info.

Cool Camp for Cool Kids!

What’s cooler than cool? Winter Day Camp, of course! Participants enjoy a variety of art projects, games, sports, and much more in a supervised, fun-filled environment. Space is limited, so register now.

About the Camp:

• Winter Session 1: – December 23, 26, 27

Cost: $81 Residents | $105 Non-Residents

• Winter Session 2: – December 30 - January 3

Cost $108 Residents | $140 Non-Residents

• Winter Session 3: – January 6-10

Cost $135 Residents | $176 Non-Residents

• For Ages 5-12.
• Two snacks provided. Campers must come with a prepared lunch.
• New participants must register in person at the Conference & Recreation Center located at 14075 Frederick St. and provide birth certificate verification.

Previous campers may register at www.registermoval.org. Call 951.413.3280 or email camps@moval.org for more info.

Pet of the Week: Venus

Our Pet of the Week is Venus, a five-year-old, female white Labrador Retriever mix.

Venus was appropriately named after the Roman goddess of love. She is affectionate, warm, and very loving, and will bring joy and peace to any household, especially one with kids. Labradors are known for their positive, happy vibe, and Venus is no exception.

If you would like to make Venus 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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