Hometown Country Fair Review and Looking Forward

 There’s no denying it – the day was hot on June 22 when the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual Hometown Country Fair at CV Park. Regardless of the high temperatures we saw a lot of local folks come out for a day that offered lots of fun.

A petting zoo? Yup, we had one. First responders including representatives from California Highway Patrol, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept., Montrose Search & Rescue and Glendale Police Dept. and even Smokey Bear from the U.S. Forest Dept.? Yes, they were there. A pie-eating contest and water balloon toss? Yes indeed – plus students from the Crescenta Valley High School robotics team and members of the dynamic Charismatics, who opened the festivities. And let’s not forget that Supervisor Kathryn Barger stopped by and presented a certificate to the chamber. Representative Judy Chu was also on hand to say hello to many of her constituents plus present a certificate to the chamber as did Declan Floyd from the office of State Senator Anthony Portantino. Guests also enjoyed the inflatables and food trucks. Classic Mustangs were also on display. It was a banner day.

I have to give a shout-out to the many volunteers who pulled together this mammoth event. From directing traffic to making arrangements for placement of the numerous vendors, the Hometown Country Fair volunteers went above and beyond to make sure this year’s event was one of the best. Thank you!

CV Chamber of Commerce is growing! We welcome our newest members Carrie Grochow of Engle & Voelkers Real Estate, Marcelo Poisl of New Your Life Insurance, Anthony Chiropractic, Global Sanitation Services, The Nahle Group, ServPro, Animus Grappling. Remember chamber members when you’re in need of a business or service.

Looking ahead, our next business mixer is on Aug. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the offices of the Crescenta Valley Weekly, 3800 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta. Mixers are a great way to acquaint yourself in a relaxed setting with our local residents and businesses. Calendar the Aug. 13 event! The cost to attend is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. You’ll enjoy an evening of good food, beverages and fun.

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.”

Robin Goldsworthy, President
CV Chamber of Commerce