Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in

Moreno Valley

In this edition of MoVal Now, we honor September as Hispanic Heritage Month and highlight its special significance in Moreno Valley.

We officially kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with one of our signature events, El Grito de Independencia, on Friday, September 15, at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center Amphitheater. El Grito celebrates Mexico's battle cry for independence and will feature great music, exciting performances, delicious food, and a live feed of the Grito from the National Palace in Mexico City!

Visit moval.org/elgrito to learn more, and don't forget your dancing shoes!

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Show Your Patriotic Pride During Our Veterans Day Art Contest

Calling all Moreno Valley artists! submit your artwork for our first-ever Veterans Day Art Contest!

We’re looking for the best and most patriotic artwork to display in our Conference & Recreation Center (CRC).

This year’s theme is “To Those Who Served.” All Moreno Valley residents and veterans of Riverside County are invited to submit their patriotic works of art, passion, or remembrance.

The art show will occur on Veteran’s Day, November 11, in the CRC's Grand Valley Ballroom. Judging will begin at 11:30 a.m., and winners will be announced at 2 p.m. Winners can receive up to $1,000!

Interested? Submissions are accepted until November 1, so put your paintbrushes on the canvas, your pencils on the sketchpad, or get your photos to the printer and submit your masterpiece today!

For more information, visit moval.org/VetArt.

Score the Perfect Career at Our

Regional Job Fair

Are you looking for a new career? Our Regional Job Fair at the Conference & Recreation Center is two weeks away!

Join us on Thursday, September 21 for a free event that will connect you with over 70 local employers from many different trades across Riverside County. The job fair will feature raffle prizes, light refreshments, and speed workshops designed to make you stand out in a crowded job field.

Don't miss this opportunity to take the first step toward your new career!

The Conference & Recreation Center is located at 14075 Frederick Street. Click here for more information and to sign up.

Sign Up for Open Play Sports at the

CRC and Cottonwood Golf Center

Are you looking for fun activities for both kids and adults? The City of Moreno Valley’s Open Play Sports Program offers fun, affordable, open play for kids and adults for basketball and volleyball at the Conference and Recreation Center (CRC) and golf at the Cottonwood Golf Center!

Open Play Sports are a great way to exercise, keep that competitive edge, or have laid-back, family-friendly fun with your fellow Moreno Valley residents. 

Want to join the fun? Simply fill out a waiver and send it to sports@moval.org or bring it with you to the CRC. Prices vary per sport.

For more information about Open Play Sports, visit moval.org/sports.

Pet of the Week: Bruno

Our Pet of the Week is Bruno, a beautiful one-year-old Great Dane mix. Bruno’s sweet demeanor and steely blue eyes are guaranteed to melt your heart. Bruno may be a big boy, but he’s a gentle soul who is excellent with kids and other dogs. Once you meet this big softie, you’ll discover he’s the perfect family companion. 

If you would like to make Bruno 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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