A Day of Remembrance

Sept. 11, 2001 … a day forever etched in our memory. The CV Chamber of Commerce continues the tradition of sponsoring the annual 9-11 Remember, Honor, and Respect motorcade honoring each of the first responders who sacrificed their lives that day to save others during the early morning terrorist attacks on our country.

This year will be no different … except it will be different. Due to the pandemic we will not be passing by our schools with students outside waving American flags and there will be no evening ceremony at Bob Smith Toyota. But we will be honoring those who continue to watch over and protect us … the firefighters at five of our city/county fire stations, and doctors, nurses and staff members at both USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and Adventist Health Glendale. We are grateful and thankful for their dedication and service.

Our route time will be published in the CV Weekly on Sept. 10, so please join in the cheering as we pass through the Crescenta Valley and surrounding communities. Though we are passing by with fewer Early Rodder classic cars and less ceremony, our hearts will continue to be heavy as we Remember, Honor, and Respect those we lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

Chamber Notes:

While most community events have been postponed for the remainder of 2020, our Chamber continues to work on the possibility this year for our annual golf tournament, poker night, and bingo night. We will keep you posted. And looking past this year, “save the date” of Saturday, April 17, 2021 for our Hometown Country Fair event at CV Park. It’s one of the best family events of the year and always fun.

Many of you may not realize that monthly for the past 13 years, CV Chamber members and volunteers have been picking up trash and debris along the La Crescenta Avenue off-ramp of the 210 Freeway. It is our way of keeping one of the main entries to our community pristine and beautiful. Recently our Chamber was awarded the Caltrans 2020 Volunteer of the Year Award.

Emergency Preparedness Tip: September is the month to be prepared for fires. Clean your house rain gutters of excess debris; clean and/or repair attic vent screens; check your supply of batteries replacing as necessary; have a family evacuation plan in place (including emergency exit routes); check your emergency “GO” container for supplies requiring updating; and maintain the fuel level in your vehicle.

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 members but recognize the advantages of Chamber membership you should call the CV Chamber office at (818) 248-4957 or email us at info@crescentavalleychamber.org.

Remember, our Chamber’s motto is “Our Business is Your Business.”

Steve Pierce,
Executive Director

Crescenta Valley Chamber
of Commerce

(818) 248-4957

info@crescentavalleychamber.org