Happy Anniversary and Helping Non-profits

For those who keep track, this week marks the 11-year anniversary of CV Weekly! It was 11 years ago on Sept. 4 that the first issue of the CV Weekly was distributed to foothill neighborhoods. You may remember that Sept. 4, 2009 was a Friday; it was the only Friday on which the newspaper was delivered. The reason was the Station Fire, which closed many of our neighborhoods due to evacuations and safety concerns. Since then, we have faithfully delivered the paper – even during a pandemic!

So to all those who have supported us these past 11 years, as publisher I sincerely say “thank you.”

_____________________

And speaking of the pandemic, there is a lot of light shown on the many businesses that are suffering losses due to COVID-19. But not as much information has been shared regarding the losses that our non-profits are experiencing … and the creativity they’ve come up with in order to raise funds and the visibility of their organizations.

For example, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club is hosting an online auction for a variety of gift baskets. As soon as I got the notice, I went online and bid on three different baskets (one includes a See’s Candies gift certificate and another a couple of bottles of red wine – crossing my fingers for those!). Place your bid by Sept. 23 by visiting https://lacrescentawomansclub.org/auctions/.

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale is having one of its primary fundraisers, the annual Kiwanis Incredible Duck Splash – KIDS – virtually this year on Oct. 24. Typically held at Verdugo Park, the KIDS includes “races” of thousands of little yellow ducks with cash prizes (up to $10,000) for the winners of the various heats. Due to COVID-19, the organization – which is a proponent of kid-related programs – is having a virtual KIDS event. One thing that is not virtual, though, are the banners that you’ll soon see flying proudly along Glendale streets. Consider supporting this event by adopting ducks and/or funding a banner! You can learn more by going to page 15 of this week’s paper or visiting https://www.duckrace.com/Glendale. Remember: It’s for the kids.

Prom Plus held a dine-out last Thursday during the back-to-school night at CV High School. Prom Plus usually hosts a back-to-school night on-campus barbecue but, thank you novel coronavirus, there was no on-campus event this year. Thankfully, Kooby’s Kabob and Grill at 2901 Honolulu Ave. saved us by hosting a dine-out benefiting Prom Plus. The owners, Fred and Ashley, are giving to Prom Plus 20% of the sales of those who identified themselves as Prom Plus supporters. So, thank you Fred and Ashley and those many people who stopped by Kooby’s. Not only did you support Prom Plus but you also enjoyed some yummy food. My family has enjoyed everything from steak platters to hamburgers and hasn’t been disappointed yet.

So keep in mind our local non-profits. Most are helping out local people and are trying to maintain that role – they just need some help themselves.

  robin goldsworthy