Moreno Valley Youth Fest Serves as an Opportunity
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Commissioners Bill Alvarez and James C. Baker from the Parks & Recreation Department.
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Darren Logan wearing a heavy firefighter uniform just a few sizes too big.
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From left: Clarence Green, Chris Madrigal, Saul Ramirez, and Jason Whinst.
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Mean Mo from the book Mean Mo and the Christmas Star.
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Tiffany Wheat is the author of the children's book titled There's a Gopher in my Garden.
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Author of Mean Mo and the Christmas Star, Love Batchelor.
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Arnulfo Soto posing with the queen bee from Job's Daughter.
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Ashley Guzman gets her face painted of a crown.
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Kids had the opportunity to jump on the jumper.
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These young girls had the chance to perform ballet.
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The audience is entertained by the tricks that Chase can follow from his owner Michael Motta.
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The Moreno Valley Community Park was packed with tents from different organizations and businesses providing information regarding activities for small kids, the youth, and even adults.
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Friendly tug of war competition amongst the Moreno Valley firefight explorers.
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These young girls chant away those cheers.
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The folklorico dancers sway their long colorful dresses back and forth.
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These young ladies stomp away and display their colorful outfits.
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Zumba instructor allowed anyone from the audience to follow along to her Zumba dance.
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By Veronica Soto, Community Writer
September 18, 2014 at 01:42pm. Views: 6
On Saturday, Sept. 13 the City of Moreno Valley Parks and Recreation held the annual Youth Fest at the Moreno Valley Community Park.
This was a chance for businesses to offer information to the youth on how they can be involved. For instance just to list a few, the Moreno Valley Public Library has Teen Night every Wednesday and the City Council Chambers is looking for young teens to get involved in the community.
It was not simply limited to the youth, there were also various booths that had free fun activities for the children as well. There was face painting, a jumper, and much more. Food vendors were also there selling tacos, lemonade, and other snacks.
There was also performances from various age groups. There was hip-hop dance group, ballet dancers, cheerleaders, Zumba, folklorico, and many others. There was karate performances and Chase, the dog, that did tricks.
In addition, they were raffling small prizes as well.
Overall, this was a great approach to inform the youth and adults on the ways be get involved. Riyun Rodriguez, senior from Moreno Valley High School said, "It's a great way to bring the community closer together and help support businesses."