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COVID-19 violations kill WestWorld event BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor
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Sunday, October 25, 2020
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he City of Scottsdale made good on promises to enforce COVID-19 safety protocols at all large-scale gatherings, canceling an off-road expo at WestWorld halfway through the event last weekend. The RideNow Powersports Off-Road Expo
From churches to bars, Halloween will be different
was scheduled to run Oct. 17-18 but the city cut it short due to overcrowding and a lack of social distancing and mask wearing. “The city staff made the decision in discussion with the producer to close the event down Oct. 17 (in the) evening, and producer was told Oct. 18’s event day would be closed due to the events occurring throughout the day,” Assistant City Manager Bill Murphy said.
But a spokesman for organizer Bonnier Events said the city provided little cooperation as it attempted to correct the issues. “After we were noti�ied that we would not be able to continue the show, our senior executive leader reached out to the WestWorld management and to the City of Scottsdale and
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BY KRISTINE CANNON AND WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Staff Writers
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ith warnings about traditional doorto-door trick-or-treating and trunkor-treats, Scottsdale families and other local groups are modifying their Halloween plans in response to COVID-19. And adults who celebrate Halloween, patrons of Old Town restaurants and open bars will �ind all-day specials and social distance rules. For families, returning for its 22nd year is North Scottsdale United Methodist Church’s Trunk or Treat – this year it’s a drive-thru only event.
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Families and businesses are modifying their Halloween plans this year due to COVID-19, but the pandemic has not cancelled the holiday outright in Scottsdale. (Progress file photo)
Held on 4-5 p.m. on Halloween, the event invites families to drive through the church parking lot, where they will see festive holiday trunks and costumes and pick up an oversized goodie bag. North Scottsdale United Methodist is at 11735 N. Scottsdale Road.
The �irst 200 vehicles will receive Trunk or Treat bags. The church has three guidelines for attendees: Wear a friendly costume, remain in your
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