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 Recreation
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Center ~ General Information |
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For a printable version of the General
Information.
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Alcoholic
Beverages:
 (Spanish
version)
IIf you are planning to serve alcohol during your event,
please read and sign the enclosed Century Center Alcoholic
Beverage Policy. This policy must be signed and submitted
to the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department before
any alcoholic beverages can be served at your event. |
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Cancellation Policy:
The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department reserves
the right to make cancellations at any time. Cancellation
notices will be issued as far in advance as possible.
All reservation and damage deposits will be returned
in full if the Department initiates cancellation. The
Department may cancel a reservation in the case of a
natural disaster (severe inclement weather, i.e. hurricanes,
ice storms, etc.), to cover a Town emergency, or to
carry out an emergency facility repair.
Event sponsors who cancel space must do so in writing
at least one month prior to the scheduled event, and
the deposit will be refunded minus a $5.00 administrative
processing fee. Here are a few easy ways to cancel
your event, write "Canceled" across the reservation
contract and fax it to 919-918-4476. Or you may write
"Canceled" on the reservations contract and
mail it to Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department,
100 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC 27510.
Phone calls cannot be accepted for cancellation
of any event.
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Catering:
When planning the number of hours that you need to rent
a room(s), please include the time to decorate and cleanup.
If you are planning an event with a meal, please make
arrangements for your group or the caterer to remove all
trash and food debris from floor and tables at the conclusion
of your event to avoid a clean-up fee (fee not to exceed
$100.00). All trash must be placed in the proper trash
receptacle in the Center. Please see staff on-duty for
assistance. All event sponsors must pay for the entire
time that they are using a room. Event sponsors will coordinate
directly with the caterer in regards to quantity, cost,
and set-up of food. The Event sponsor will pay the caterer
for all catering services. A fee of 5% of the room rental
cost will be charged for all events in which food is served.
Per the Orange County Health Department, event sponsors
can bring in snacks (i.e. cake, chips, cookies, soft
drinks, ice cream, juice, etc.) for events or programs,
which last no more than two consecutive days. However,
event sponsors must ensure the safe handling of all
food. The Health Department strongly recommends that
all food items be served with food utensils.
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Cleanliness/Decorations:
- Groups using the Center must leave it clean and
in the order in which it was found.
- No decorations shall be attached to the walls,
ceiling, or floors without the permission of the Facilities
Operations Officer or designee. Decorations must be
completely removed immediately following use.
- Glitter, sparkles, confetti, silly string, cotton
candy or any similar items are not permitted without
the permission of the Facilities Operations Officer
or designee.
- Open flame lights are prohibited. A protective
globe must enclose all candles. Candles should be
extinguished and time allowed for hot wax to harden
prior to removal to eliminate spillage.
- Groups should make an effort to use flame retardant
decorations.
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Electrical Connections:
Please check with the Recreation and Parks Department
staff before making any electrical connections. Any exposed
electrical or extension cords must be taped securely to
the floor. Entrances and exits must remain accessible
at all times. Please do not move or rearrange any furniture
in public areas without consulting with Facilities Operations
Officer or designee. |
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Event Planning Tips:
Here are some common things to consider or ask us about.
- Call the Recreation and Parks Department to schedule
a tour of the Century Center.
- If possible, have alternate dates in mind before
making your reservation.
- Provide the staff with diagrams to illustrate your
room arrangement request.
- Ask about the guidelines associated with using
rooms before or after the Center's normal operating
or rental hours.
- Where should Century Center visitors park?
- Can I bring food into the facility?
- Can I serve alcoholic beverages during my event?
- Can items be sold as part of my event?
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Prohibited Items:
The following shall be prohibited within or on the premises
of the Century Center: Smoking within the building; all
illegal drugs and other substances; weapons of all kinds,
except law enforcement officers in the execution of their
duties and public demonstrations as approved by the Director
of Parks and Recreation; animals of any kind, except those
serving the needs of the handicapped and those used in
public demonstrations as approved by the Director of Recreation
and Parks; any type of behavior that is detrimental to
the normal operation of the facility or the safety of
the public or employees; any other action deemed necessary
by the Director of Recreation and Parks or his/her designee
to protect the health and welfare of the public, employees,
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Liability:
The Town Fire Department has developed the capacity for
safe usage of all of the Century Center meeting rooms.
When planning your event, please keep the room capacities
in mind. Liability for damage to the premises will be
charged to the lessee, his/her agents or patrons. The
Carrboro Century Center cannot assume responsibility for
personal property and equipment brought onto the premises. |
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Operational Hours:
The normal operating hours of the Carrboro Century Center
are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Evening
rental hours are 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Weekend rental hours are 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. All event
sponsors should check with the Recreation and Parks Department
to verify evening and weekend hours. The Recreation and
Parks Department charges event sponsors a fee for use
prior to or after normal operating hours. Any hours requested
beyond the normal operational hours are pending the availability
of staff.
The Center is generally closed on the following holidays:
New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday,
Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor
Day . The Center is closed for Thanksgiving Day and
the following day. Call the Recreation and Parks Department
for the dates of closure for Christmas, as it changes
due to the weekday that Christmas Day falls upon.
Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department
Carrboro Century Center
100 N. Greensboro Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
Phone: 919-918-7385 Fax: 919-918-4476
Web address: http://www.townofcarrboro.org/rp/cc.htm
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