“There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from.” 
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

The Crescenta Valley continues to have some great events that are blessings for our town. This weekend, May 15-16, is the Foothills Relay For Life at Clark Magnet High School. This is a great 24 hour event raising money for the cure for cancer. Relay For Life gives the unique opportunity to contribute to the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving mission by fighting back against a disease that has already taken too much. Please support Relay For Life to fight back against cancer by making a donation or joining a Relay For Life team.
Your efforts will help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking cancer research, provide up-to-date cancer information, advocate for all people to have access to screening and treatment, and offer free programs and services to improve the quality of life for people facing cancer.  By being a part of Relay, you are joining a worldwide movement to help defeat cancer for future generations.
Another blessing for the Crescenta Valley are the new businesses that are opening, which translates to growth for our town. Mademoiselle Women’s Fashion and Accessories had their grand opening this past weekend. They are located at 3442 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta and carry European clothing, jewelry, accessories, shoes, handbags, gifts and more. It is a beautiful clothing store with a very unique inventory.   Please stop by to support this new local business.
Seward Real Estate and Financial, Inc. located at 3115 Foothill Blvd., Ste H., also officially opened this month.   Seward Real Estate and Financial is a family owned and operated business that provides real estate and financial services in one place, simplifying the home buying, selling and refinancing process for their customers. John E. Seward, broker, and Nicklaus Seward, CEO, are committed to service excellence from the beginning of your experience until the end. Their experienced team will help you find the home of your dreams at financial terms that fit your lifestyle. You can reach them by calling (818) 352-6338.
We would also like to welcome a new member, ESS Systems.  ESS Systems was started in 1981 by Anthony Marino. The purpose was to sell and install residential and commercial security systems and closed circuit television systems. The main system ESS sells and installs are the DMP Digital Monitoring Products and GE Systems.  Since 1981, ESS has installed thousands of systems including systems for many Fortune 500 Companies, hundreds of celebrities and even a governor of California.  ou can reach them by calling (818) 541-1091.
Congratulations to these businesses and we hope they receive many blessings from the Crescenta Valley. And may the blessings that the Relay For Life event brings finally help to bring a cure for cancer.
Important Chamber dates: June 9 – Business mixer at Caspian Services.  Please call 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.

Julia Rabago is the executive director
of Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce.