Local events canceled
To slow the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, some local events that were slated to take place in the coming weeks have been canceled.
At this time, it is unknown if these events will be rescheduled to a later date or canceled indefinitely.
Listed below are events in the community that will be affected, in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp.’s annual Economic Outlook Conference
The 10th annual Economic Outlook Conference hosted by SCVEDC, which had been scheduled for Thursday, has been canceled due to recommendations from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Due to the size of the event, medical professionals recommended that the event be postponed or canceled, according to Holly Schroeder, president and CEO of SCVEDC.
At the conference, speakers were scheduled to speak on how geopolitical trends and international issues could impact business, including how the coronavirus impacts the economy.
“We know that participants wanted to understand the economic information and impact during this time of uncertainty, and we’re looking to bring that information to you as soon as we can.”
For more information, visit scvedc.org.
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsored events
All events sponsored by the chamber until March 31 will either be canceled or postponed, according to John Musella, spokesman for the chamber.
CalArts Gala at REDCAT
The CalArts Gala will be rescheduled from its original date, March 21.
“Your health and the health of our entire community is of paramount importance to us and we believe that this prudent step is necessary to help ensure that we are doing our part to assist in preventing further spread of coronavirus,” said a CalArts news release.
For more information, contact Emily Wells at ewells@ calarts.edu
Family Promise: A Taste of Hope
Family Promise is postponing its second annual fundraiser, A Taste of Hope, from March 28 to a date yet to be determined.
“Because we share your concerns about safeguarding the health and wellness of our community, we have decided to postpone A Taste of Hope until a later date,” said a Family Promise news release.
The fundraiser would help raise money to provide shelter, meals and support services to families without homes, according to the Family Promise Website.
For more information and updates, visit facebook.com/ familypromisescv.org/.
Local SCV USC Alum Day of Service
A local USC alumni group scheduled their day of service at Birtwick Park Equestrian Center on Saturday, but it has been cancelled, according to a member of the local chapter.
At this time, the group has not announced if the event would be rescheduled to a later date.