Our Juneteenth Celebration is Tomorrow!

Get ready, MoVal! Our Juneteenth celebration is tomorrow, June 17!



Join us from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Civic Center Amphitheater for a free and fun celebration of freedom, community, and culture. Our Juneteenth festival will feature delicious food, great musical acts, and fun and games for the entire family. We can't wait to see you there!

The Civic Center Amphitheater is located at 14075 Frederick Street, behind the Conference and Recreation Center.

Join the fun! Visit moval.org/juneteenth to learn more!

Score the Perfect Summer Job at the BERC

Did you know Moreno Valley offers residents a great resource to find summer jobs, improve their skills, and connect with companies seeking qualified employees? And it’s free of charge!

The Business and Employment Resource Center (BERC) offers career-readiness workshops, resume classes, interview skill development seminars, LinkedIn Learning certifications, digital literacy courses, job coaching sessions, and financial wellness programs.

The BERC also provides residents access to high-speed internet, printers, resource fairs, and even a private space for Zoom sessions and virtual interviews. The BERC is also a great place for local businesses to connect with job seekers and other career-supporting organizations in Moreno Valley.

Click here to watch our Know MoVal episode about the BERC, and for more information, visit moval.org/berc. 

Fireworks Can Trigger PTSD in Veterans

Did you know illegal fireworks can harm Moreno Valley's veteran community?

An unexpected fireworks explosion can trigger a startle response in people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This psychiatric condition can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, including our veterans.

Let’s protect the heroes who have done so much for our country and leave fireworks to the professionals this Fourth of July.

To report illegal fireworks in your neighborhood, visit moval.org/fireworks.

Join MoVal's Future Leaders at the Teen Leadership Camp

There are just a few days left to register your future leaders for Teen Leadership Camp!

Effective leadership skills can be taught at an early age. Moreno Valley’s Teen Leadership Camp is specifically designed to help campers between the ages of 13 and 15 learn the basics of effective leadership.  

Focusing on skills in leadership, communication, team building, and personal development, the camp’s curriculum helps your teen to grow their self-confidence while developing their leadership capabilities.

The camp runs weekly, June 20 to August 4, at the Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center.  Registration is $100 per week for residents and $130 per week for non-residents. Call 951.413.3280 or visit moval.org/camp for more information.

Pet of the Week: Munch

Our Pet of the Week is Munch, a sweet three-year-old Pit Bull mix who is in need a new loving home. He was found as a stray with another dog who he shared a kennel with. Sadly, that dog got adopted and Munch has been very sad and a little scared without his friend. Munch may be timid, but he is an incredibly sweet dog who just needs a new friend. One visit with Munch, and you won’t be able to go home without him. 

If you would like to make Munch 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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