Rental Information

We invite all interested parties to consider renting rooms for their functions at our community center. For details use the contact form on this site to communicate with The Buzz.

Here is a copy of our rental contract for your review.

Room rates are as follows:

Room	PEAK	OFF PEAK
	STANDARD	STANDARD
1	$220	$120
2	$220	$120
1+2	$425	$225
3	$150	$100
4	$100	$70
ALL	$525	$275

 

Notes

1	Rooms are available in four hour blocks.  We suggest these blocks, but if they don’t fit your needs, please let us know what works for you!  8am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm, 6pm – 10 pm
2	Sunday rentals and events begin after 4 pm.
3	Peak hours are from 4pm Friday to 10pm Sunday.
4	Holidays are peak hours regardless of the day of the week.
5	10% rental discount for residents of The Ardens and 501(c)(3) Non-Profits
6	NOTE: Rates effective 10/2016

 

Deposit Refund Policy

Full building rental:	Over 90 days from event date: 50% forfeiture. Within 90 days from event date: 100% forfeiture.
Rooms 1 and 2, together:	Over 6 weeks from event date: 50% forfeiture. Within 6 weeks from event date: 100% forfeiture.
Single room rentals:	Over 30 days months from event date: 50% forfeiture. Within 30 days from event date: 100% forfeiture.

Interactive Floor Plan

Parking Map

The rates include basic room set-up which will be arranged by the Building Manager. Room set-up includes removing/rearranging room furniture, providing tables and chairs and basic custodial service. Other services such as event planning, decorating,  and extended janitorial assistance are available for an additional fee, contact the building manager for details.

All events must end by 11 pm.

Rental: Permission to use the Buzz Ware Village Center for purposes other than official functions of the Village of Arden, or the Towns of Ardencroft or Ardentown may be secured only by completing a Rental Contract and paying the required Rental Fee and Security Deposit.

Damage: Authorized users are responsible for any damage to the Village Center, its contents or grounds over and above ordinary wear. This responsibility includes damage done by uninvited guests or attendees which occurs during the period a/authorized use. The extent of damage shall be determined by the Buzz Ware Village Center Committee. No alterations or fixed additions are to be made to the building or its contents without special permission and notation on the rental contract. The Buzz Ware Village Center is not responsible for the personal property of renters, their guests or attendees.

Minors: Minors must be supervised by an adult (over 21) at all times. The supervising adult must be in the building during use of the Buzz Ware Village Center by minors. Unsupervised minors will be removed from the building. Leaving minors unsupervised will result in forfeiture of security deposit and loss of user privileges; the supervising adult is responsible for the behavior of all attendees.

Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Illegal drugs are prohibited from Buzz Ware Village Center property. Illegal drug use or possession will result in prosecution, forfeiture of security deposit, and loss of user privileges. Alcoholic beverages are permitted at special events only by permission of the Village Center Committee. No smoking is allowed in the Buzz Ware Village Center.

Clean-up: Authorized users are responsible for restoring the room to the condition it was found in before use; otherwise, the cost of janitorial service* will be charged to the renter or deducted from the security deposit (see * under “Rates”), Clean-up (janitorial service) includes clearing and wiping down tables, bagging and disposing of trash in outside receptacle, and removing all decorations. The Village Center will provide the necessary supplies and equipment (trash bags, etc.) for clean-up.

Lock-up: Authorized users are responsible for ensuring that all lights and electrical appliances, including lights and fans in the restrooms, are turned off; that all doors and windows are closed and locked before leaving the premises, and for returning the key to the Building Manager.

Parking: No parking is permitted on the Sherwood Green (grass) in the vicinity of the Buzz Ware Village Center except by special permission, in advance, from the Arden Civic Committee. All vehicles must be parked in the off-street parking lots. If parking lots are full, Arden Safety Ordinance requires vehicles parked on the street to have both curbside wheels off the street. Parking must be done in the following order: 1) front parking lot; 2) over-flow lot across from Gild Hall; 3) if both lots are fall, street parking, but not on Green side.