Fair Fun Planned

The busy-ness of April ends as it started – with an event that you won’t want to miss. In this case it’s the Hometown Country Fair over at CV Park on Saturday.

I’ve been involved with this annual event since the first year when we were (almost literally) flooded out by unexpected monsoon-like rains that made organizers and guests run for their lives. The following year we baked in 100-plus degree temperatures.

But from the third year on the Hometown Country Fair has gone pretty smoothly. It was moved from September to April, which made the weather less of a problem. Yes, back in 2015 we closed early due to inclement weather, but overall the CV Chamber of Commerce – the host of this annual event – has been pretty fortunate weather-wise. This Saturday looks like another winner of a day with temperatures in the low 80s.

The fair itself starts at 10 a.m., but gearheads can get there at 9 a.m. to hear guest speakers at the Legends of Hotrod Forum. Featured speakers are Bruce Meyer, Greg Sharp and Dave McClelland. Like the fair, attendance to the forum is free.

So, what can you expect at the fair? Along with traditional carnival rides, there will be delicious food, a wide assortment of vendors, and live performances by local favorites. Even Supervisor Kathryn Barger and State Senator Anthony Portantino will be there. (Visit our website www.cvweekly.com for a schedule of the day’s events.)

This is a huge event for the chamber and takes a lot of work – and support. I read the article in today’s paper in the business section by chamber executive director Lisa Dupuy who detailed the many supporters who contributed to the fair. It reminds me how fortunate we are to live in the Crescenta Valley.

Not that I needed much reminding. On Saturday, Prom Plus hosted its first bingo event over at the American Legion Hall. I have attended many bingo games in the last couple of years, but have worked only a few. Thank goodness for the veterans who know exactly what to do. Under their guidance (and generosity), Prom Plus took home nearly $2,000 – nearly 10% of our budget for our May 20 event. And we gave out $1,800 in prize money – all donated by sponsors as were the food, the raffle prizes and the hall.

The one thing that niggles my mind is that the Prom Plus board is made up almost entirely of people whose children already graduated from CV High School. This raises the question: Why do these people seem to care more about our students than parents who have kids at the high school?

But redemption is available! Give me a call to work our next fundraiser – the Taste of Montrose on May 7. It’s part of the day’s festivities with Wags N Whiskers and Kids N Kritters and promises to be tons of fun. Then there’s always the May 20 event. From decorating to dealing cards, there’s plenty to do.

Visit www.promplus.org for information on this organization that gives our kids a place to go after prom that is safe – but fun.   

  robin goldsworthy