Cleaning out the garage, saving the environment

“I think the environment should be put in the category of our national security. Defense of our resources is just as important as defense abroad. Otherwise what is there to defend?” — Robert Redford, Yosemite National Park dedication, 1985 What is on your Christmas list – a new television or a new computer? We hope […]

Being rich – no matter what your purse holds

One business that does more than just make money is April Ray Salon. They help make people beautiful with pretty new hairdos while always contributing to the community by being involved and hosting mixers.  We hope you join us at our December mixer at their gorgeous salon. April Ray Salon is a unique hair studio […]

How to achieve smooth sailing

“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.”           — Henrik Ibsen At the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, the wonderful person taking the helm as president for the year 2011 is none other than Leslie Lesh of Leo’s All-Star Sports Bar & Grill. […]

Dining together

“Community cannot for long feed on itself; it can only flourish with the coming of others from beyond, their unknown and undiscovered brothers.” — Howard Thurman The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to thank those that came to our third annual Taste in the Foothills last Wednesday, Nov. 10. Our estimate is that […]

Thanks to our vets

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis History.com says, “On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in […]

Breaking bread … and more

“In our hectic, fast-paced, consumer-driven society, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, isolated and alone. Many are re-discovering the healing and empowering role that community can bring to our lives. The sense of belonging we feel when we make the time to take an active role in our communities can give us a deeper sense of […]

Congratulations to honorees

Tonight the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is honoring those who have enriched our world. We are honoring 12 wonderful individuals and businesses that have improved the quality of life in the Crescenta Valley. One such business, receiving the Business of the Year award, is the fantastic paper you are reading right now, The Crescenta […]

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