Moreno Valley Gets Snow Day

Many children and their parents gathered together at the Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center over the weekend, to get first-hand experience with snow and meet Santa. For nearly six hours, children had the opportunity to experience the magic and joy the holiday season brings. Children ages 2 through 12 were able to experience "merry making" with games, crafts and breakfast with Santa Claus at the "winter wonderland" on Dec. 14. Emma Noriega and Natalie Franco were two Moreno Valley children that took part in some of the magic. "It's so much fun," the girls said. "I never get to see snow and now I finally have." Snow Day was possible thanks to sponsors that included Margarita's Grill, Armando's Mexican Restaurant, LOCO Burritos Pulidos, Wheels & Tires, American Automotive, Tio's Tacos #3, Toys+U, Taqueria Zacatecas, and the Moreno Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Children participated in various activities like bowling, a bean bag toss, a ring toss, face painting and arts and crafts. Event-goers also enjoyed live entertainment. Dancers performed numbers that kept parents entertained and helped in completing the magical day for the children. Performances included those from groups such as Hawaiian Dance, Folkloric Dance, Tara's Classes, Cheerleading, Zumba Kidz, Dancing Images, Canyon Springs Colorguard, Folkloric dance and live music. Dance moms Jennifer Lebron and Esther Contreras were there supporting their young daughter, Brianna Lebron and Josalin Contreras, who participated in providing the entertainment that morning. "It's wonderful getting to see your child up there doing her thing," Jennifer Lebron said. "And this event is just great. I think it's great how the city takes children into consideration." Josalin Contreras also agreed with the many other children that the event was "fun" and she said she enjoyed performing. [END] Snow Day Date: Saturday, December 14, 2013 Time: 10:00 a.m. Event Location: Conference and Recreation Center Address: 14075 Frederick St. Moreno Valley CA 92553 Description: To 5 p.m. Kids 13 & under will have snow access, games, crafts, & visit w/ Santa. $5 fee. Pre-registration encouraged. CONTACT INFO Phone: MV Parks and Rec 951-413-3280 ORIGINAL ARTICLE: It is a chance to enjoy snow in southern California, MV city leaders said. Southern California got its glimpse of snow, or rather a "winter wonderland", as some kids referred it to, on Saturday, December 14. Not it only was it snow day that day, but that day children ages 2-12 were able to experience "merry making" with games, crafts, and breakfast with the Santa Claus. Many excited children and busy parents gathered together at the Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center on December 14 o get first-hand experience with snow and meet Santa. For nearly six hours, children were able to experience the magic and joy this holiday season brings. Emma Noriega and Natalie Franco were two of the many Moreno Valley children that took part in some of the magic the City of Moreno Valley was able to bring through Snow Day. "It's so much fun," the girls said. "I never get to see snow and now I finally have." Snow Day was possible thanks to some giving sponsors including: Margarita's Grill, Armando's Mexican REstaurant, LOCO Burritos Pulidos, Wheels & Tires, American Automotive, Tio's Tacos #3, Toys+U, Taqueria Zacatecas, and the MV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. As children enjoyed their stay at the Conference and REcreation Center that day, many children got to participate in stands that contained bowling, bean bag toss, ring toss, face painting, and arts and crasfts. The mass audience also enjoyed live entertainment. Dancers performed dance numbers that kept the parents entertained and helped in completing the magical day for the children. Performances were as follows: Hawaiian Dance, Folkloric Dance, Tara's Classes, Cheerleading, Zumba Kidz, Dancing Images, Canyon Springs Colorguard, Folkloric dance, and live music. Dance moms, Jennifer Lebron and Esther Contreras were there supporting their young daughter, Brianna Lebron and Josalin contreras, who provided the entertainment that morning. "It's wonderful getting to see you child up there doing her thing," Lebron said. "And this event is just great. I think it's great how the city takes children in consideration." Josalin Contreras aslo agreed with the many other children that the event was "fun" and enjoyed performing.