Rates: Room rates are as follows:

• Rooms 1 and 2 - $80 for the first 3 hours; $15 per hour after that. Each room is 25 x32 feet (816 sq.ft.). They may be joined together by collapsing the accordian wall that separates the two. A stage is also available.
• Rooms 3 and 4 - $60 for the first 3 hours; $10 per hour after that. Room 3 is 22 x 29 feet (653 sq.ft.) and Room 4 is 21 x 30 feet (645 sq.ft.).
• Security deposit (required) - Equal to 3-hour room rental.
• Janitorial service (optional) - $75. In addition to basic room set-up, janitorial service (as outlined under Clean-up) can be arranged, if requested at the time of rental, for a fee of $75.
• Floorplans - Click here or the floorplan graphic to see the floorplans. Or, if you would like to see this floorplan in a printable PDF document format, click here.

These rates are effective as of April 2005 and may be changed without notice. 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.

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 ofjanitorial 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.

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