Downey Symphony concert, Amistad Gala latest events to be canceled

DOWNEY — Efforts to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus has claimed additional community events in Downey.

The Downey Symphony’s April 11 concert has been canceled after the symphony agreed to heed the advice of the CDC, which recommended against large public gatherings.

The symphony was also scheduled to perform at the Downey Theatre’s 50th anniversary celebration a week later; it remains to be seen if that event will still happen.

The Rancho Los Amigos Foundation also canceled its Amistad Gala, a black-tie event at the Westin in Long Beach.

The annual fundraiser is a major source of income for the foundation, which supports Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.

Meanwhile, the Downey Chamber of Commerce canceled a St. Patrick’s Day mixer planned for the Embassy Suites along with its anniversary and awards luncheon March 25.

Over the weekend, the Arc Walk was effectively canceled and turned into a “virtual walk,” and Stay Gallery indefinitely postponed all of its March events.