Clifton Center

Rental Terms /Hours

Rental fee includes set up of tables and chairs. Center may provide up to 30 60″ round tables, 300 upholstered stacking chairs, 12 8′ banquet tables and 22 6′ conference tables. Center provides signs for exterior entries, coat racks and trash cans with liners. Parking for the Center is in three adjacent lots and on nearby streets.

Saturday events must be finished by 5:30 pm or begin after 7:30 pm. Evening events end by midnight. Preparation time allowed is a minimum of 2 hours and may be more depending on the facility’s schedule.

Food and Beverage
We have an open catering policy; you may use the caterer of your choice or bring your own food! If alcoholic beverages are to be served, the caterer must provide the Center with a certificate of host liquor liability insurance naming the Center as an additional insured. There can be no kegs of beer. The caterer is responsible for clearing tables, for removing all garbage to the Center’s dumpster and for leaving the kitchen in order. (The cleanup crew may continue working for one hour after the event.)

Reservations, Deposits, & Cancellation

Reservations will be held with a signed contract and a 50% rental deposit. The balance of the rental fee and a $200 refundable damage deposit is due two weeks before the event. Cancellation will result in forfeiture of the rental deposit. User may cancel the reservation in writing 90 days before the event and receive a refund of the rental deposit, less $25 handling fee. If a reservation is canceled with less than 90 days’ notice, the rental deposit will be forfeit.

Building Use Policies

Decorations may not be affixed to any wall, ceiling, or light fixture with tape, nails, tacks, screws, staples, or any type of adhesive. No staples or tape are to be used on tables. Candles must be enclosed in a glass shade or votive container. No glitter, confetti, sprinkles, “silly string”, rice, birdseed, flower petals, or bubbles may be used in the facility or thrown outside the building. Garlands, ribbons, etc. may be used on exterior entry railings and light fixtures with permission. User will be responsible for enforcing the non-smoking policy within the Center.

Events will end at the time designated in the contract (your cleanup crew may continue working beyond the contracted end of event for one hour maximum). If event runs overtime, an additional charge of $100 per hour will be deducted from damage deposit.

Other Amenities

The Center’s Auditorium, which seats 496 people, may be used for wedding ceremonies or programs at an additional charge.