Versatile Event Center

Free onsite parking, Free street parking

10 parking spaces in the lot, significant on street parking right out front.

It's relatively quiet

POLICIES FOR USE OF THE FACILITIES Policies concerning the use and care of the Mill City Church Commons (“Gathering Space”) will be observed to ensure the protection of furnishings, cleanliness of facilities, economy of utilities, and welfare and safety of all concerned. It is the responsibility of the organizing party to set up the Studio for events. All areas must be returned to their original state after each event. GENERAL BUILDING GUIDELINES 1. Thermostat - the thermostat settings in the building are not to be altered. Temperatures inside are pre-set. 2. Supplies - please provide all of your supplies for your event and take them with you as you leave. 3. Food and beverage - food and beverage supplies are not to be left on countertops or floors. 4. Children - all children present must have adult supervision at all times. 5. Marketing/advertising - all publicity for an event must provide the organizing party’s own contacts’ names and phone numbers. Mill City Church phone numbers cannot be used for this purpose. 6. All items brought into the Studio for an event must be removed from the property at the event’s conclusion. The blue bins are for recycling items and the charcoal bins are for trash. 7. No toxic paints or chemicals in the rooms at any time. 8. No open flames or heaters. 9. There are restrictions on decorations (see decorations section). MAINTENANCE AND CLEANUP GUIDELINES 1. The Studio will be in a clean condition before the event. You are required to return the Studio to the same clean condition in which it was found. If it is left unclean after your event, you will be charged $50 for cleaning services. 2. no glitter of any kind 3. Tabletops – tabletops and any other flat surfaces used during an event must be wiped clean after the event. 4. All rental equipment must be removed immediately following your event. 5. Always return the tables and chairs to their original configuration and turn the lights off when leaving the room. 6. Trash removal - clean up any trash or mess you have created. When trash cans contain food items or are more than half full, all trash shall be gathered and taken directly to the appropriate dumpster (the blue dumpster is for recycling items & the charcoal dumpster is for trash), and fresh trash bags are placed in trash cans. 7. All surfaces used by the Renter must be wiped down and left clean. Cleaning supplies will be provided and kept readily available. 8. Floors must be clean when you leave. Do not leave debris, especially food. A broom and dustpan are available. 9. Bathrooms - someone must check bathrooms after any event/meeting. Straighten up if needed. 10. Sinks - if food and beverages are being served, sinks must be rinsed and cleaned before leaving. CONDUCT 1. The renter agrees to comply with all applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations. Conduct of all participants, spectators, service providers, and volunteers shall be the responsibility of the Renter. Renters also accept all responsibility for any injury to person(s) or property, loss of or property damage, and theft of personal property during the event, or resulting from. 2. Drug use/smoking - there is absolutely NO drug use, including THC, or smoking of any kind tolerated in the Studio, within any common areas of the building or 25 feet of the building. The Commons is a 100% smoke-free facility. All forms of tobacco use, including cigarettes, cigars, bidis, smokeless/spit tobacco, hookahs, blunts, pipes, e-cigarettes, and snuff are prohibited. This applies to all facility grounds including parking lots and common areas. Violations incur a $500 fine. 3. Alcohol - alcohol is allowed in the Gathering Space for events. Alcohol cannot be sold. Food must be served at an event with alcohol. All alcohol must be controlled. Both service and consumption of alcohol are restricted to the Studio you have rented. 4. Loitering and congregating outside on the building’s sidewalk at any time during the event is also prohibited. 5. Disparaging remarks or any type of physical violence will not be tolerated and will be cause for immediate expulsion. 6. Renter and guests shall use the Studio and common areas in a considerate manner at all times. Conduct deemed disorderly shall be grounds for immediate expulsion from the Studio and Building and the conclusion of the rental period. In such cases, no refund of the event costs shall be made. SECURITY 1. Do not leave valuables unattended at any time. Mill City Church is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. 2. Do not leave any exterior doors unlocked or propped open and unattended during your event. DECORATIONS 1. Nails, tacks, or tape are NOT to be used on any painted surfaces. 2. Decorations may be temporarily tied to furniture if necessary. 3. Decorations must be removed immediately following an event. 4. The use of event signage must be coordinated with the Commons office. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT I understand and agree that neither Mill City Church, nor its trustees, representatives, employees, and agents may be held liable in any way for an occurrence in connection with the event which may result in injury, harm, or other damages to the undersigned or members of our organization and guests, invited or not. Rather, I agree that our organization alone shall be responsible for any property damage, personal injury, or death that may occur during our use of the premises. As part of the consideration for being allowed to use The Mill City Church Commons, building, and grounds as well as all appliances and fixtures in the activity, I release Mill City Church, its trustees, employees, agents, or representatives from any claim for damages, injury, or death, which may occur while participating in the event. I further agree to save and hold harmless Mill City Church, its trustees, employees, agents, or representatives from any claim arising out of or participation in any form or fashion in the event. I understand it is our organization's responsibility to choose to have general liability insurance in effect as of the date of the event. I understand I would need to name Mill City Church as an additional insured party on our general liability insurance policy for it to be effective to cover the costs of any damages.