History of the 4th of July

“Freedom is the oxygen of the soul.” Moshe Dayan

We hope you join us in celebration of our nation’s Independence Day on this 4th of July when the CV Fireworks Assn. delivers another spectacular fireworks show at La Crescenta Elementary School. Starting at 4 p.m. there will be carnival rides, trendy food trucks and family fun with fireworks starting at dusk. The CV Fireworks Assn. is an all-volunteer group that works diligently to bring you the biggest 4th of July party around. It is a 501c3 non-profit organization created to provide the leadership, resources, time and energy needed in our community to put on this great annual event. This association spends countless volunteer hours making sure that the event is spectacular and affordable at only $7 per person. Find out more information at www.cvfireworks.com. If you are watching the display from your home and want to make sure it continues every year, please think about sending a donation. Simply write a check to Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association and mail to 2629 Foothill Blvd., #176, La Crescenta.  Every donation helps and they are thankful for your support. We hope you come and celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with your Crescenta Valley neighbors.

Did you know on this day in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation? In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation was 2.5 million. The nations estimated population on this July 4th is 316.2 million. The value of fireworks imported from China in 2012 was $218.2 million representing the bulk of all U.S. fireworks imported ($227.3 million). U.S. exports of fireworks, by comparison, came to just $11.7 million in 2012 with Israel purchasing more than any other country ($2.5 million). In 2012, the dollar value of U.S. imports of American flags was $3.8 million. The vast majority of this amount ($3.6 million) was for U.S. flags made in China. Information provided by census.gov.

The CV Chamber’s next business mixer will be at Crescenta Cañada Pet Hospital on July 10. Please join us from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. They are located at 3502 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.

At Crescenta Cañada Pet Hospital, they understand that your pet is a very special part of your family and rewards you with unconditional love and companionship. With this understanding, it is their desire to provide both you and your pet with the very best in veterinary services and to offer information and services that will provide for the long-term health and happiness of your pet. At Crescenta Cañada Pet Hospital, they offer friendly personal attention to you and your pets – with time to give a pat of friendship and reassurance to a very special member of your family. Dr. James Speas is the owner and executive director of Crescenta Cañada Pet Hospital. He has developed a personal philosophy in the area of veterinary medicine – to always work in the direction of preventing problems before they occur. We hope you join us at their mixer to see the good they do for our pets while networking with other business owners.

Please check our website www.lacrescenta.org or call our office for more details on any event.

Important dates: July 10 – CV Chamber business mixer at Crescenta Cañada Pet Hospital.

Please contact our office for more details on any event. How to reach us: (818) 248-4957/ crescentachamber@aol.com / www.LaCrescenta.org /
3131 Foothill Blvd., Ste. D.