A Return to Normalcy
Over the last several weeks the majority of those in our community 65 years of age and older have either received their initial COVID-19 vaccination, completed both the first and second inoculations, or are in the process of securing appointments. As of March 1 new categories opened for more segments of our population to arrange for their vaccinations. And with the supply of Pfizer, Moderna and, more recently, Johnson & Johnson vaccines becoming more prevalent and available to our California communities, a “return to normalcy” in 2021 becomes less a dream and more a distinct possibility.
The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is actively progressing in this direction. Our annual student scholarship program has been announced with an April 8 fundraising event at Alissa’s Ocean View Bar & Grill in Montrose. Owner Alissa Hwang will be generously donating 15% of all patio dining/takeout proceeds to our scholarship program. Thursday, April 8 will be your opportunity to support deserving local students while enjoying a great meal from one of our community’s finest restaurants.
Additionally the Chamber has arranged “Save the Date” events tentatively scheduled throughout the year. First, on Thursday, May 6 we are hosting a Vendors Silent Auction, a virtual format but one that enables the donor to chat about their business and viewers to bid on quality gift items. Next, an evening of bingo returns to the Crescenta Valley on Saturday, July 10. At this time we are working on the possibility of a physical site with strict adherence to Los Angeles County Public Health regulations. Otherwise we will conduct a virtual bingo event with the same amount of fun and excitement. On Friday, Aug. 20 our Chamber tees off its annual scholarship golf tournament at Scholl Canyon Golf Course. So many of us have remembrances from past years … and you may even get lucky and find one of your old golf balls!
Our year’s biggest event, the Hometown Country Fair, complete with vendors, live music, food, games, activities for the kids and a classic car show, returns on Saturday, Sep. 18. We will be bringing back more excitement and fun for the entire family.
And there’s more … on Saturday, Oct. 30 is our Chamber’s 5K Pumpkin Fun Run with a chance to compete for yearlong community bragging rights in all age categories. Finally, Chamber board member Leonard Ghazarian (Caspian Services) is arranging a fun evening of poker during the latter part of this year. The location and date will be announced shortly.
While Chamber event dates are tentative due to current Los Angeles County Health Department restrictions, we will notify the community through our website (www.crescentavalleychamber.org), our Chamber office (info@crescentavalleychamber.org or [818] 248-4957), Facebook page, or upcoming Chamber articles in the CV Weekly newspaper as we finalize details for each event.
CV Chamber of Commerce notes:
Our Chamber congratulates and welcomes a new business member, Leon Plumbing (Harry Leon) www.leonplumbingsocal.com or (818) 464-5870. Harry Leon has been a professional plumbing contractor since 1985 but many of you know Harry from his community service work as president of the Crescenta Valley Town Council. We are honored to have Harry and Leon Plumbing as part of our Chamber family.
CV Chamber Board Member and CEO of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Keith Hobbs announced he will be leaving on March 12 to accept a position at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Keith, a graduate of Crescenta Valley High School, has contributed in so many ways to our community’s growth and success. Godspeed Keith; you’ll be missed.
March Emergency Preparedness Tip: Scan valuable documents (i.e. insurance cards and policies, Social Security cards, passwords, deeds, bank account numbers, credit card information, family records such as birth, marriage, and death certificates) and store them securely online. Take short videos of valuables in your home for insurance purposes. It only takes a small amount of your time to be fully prepared for an emergency situation.
CV Chamber Membership Opportunities: If you are a Chamber member we are available to help your business plan a ribbon cutting, a grand re-opening of your business, or even help you organize promotional opportunities. For those of you who are not business or residential members there are numerous advantages of a CV Chamber of Commerce membership. For details simply call the CV Chamber office at (818) 248-4957 or email us at info@crescentavalleychamber.org. You may also access our Chamber website at www.crescentavalleychamber.org.
Remember our Chamber motto, “Our Business is Your Business.”
Steve Pierce, Executive Director
Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce
(818) 248-4957
info@crescentavalleychamber.org