Peoria residents and event planners, take note: the Peoria Community Center is revising its room rental rates, and this time, it's the main banquet hall that'll see the numbers go up. Starting July 1, if you're looking to book the Calderwood Room during those coveted non-business hours, it's going to cost you $125 per hour if you're a resident, or $130 if you're not. As per the official announcement, this price adjustment is the center's first since 2005, which probably means they've been holding out as long as they could before having to ask community members to dig a little deeper into their pockets.
The details, sourced from the City of Peoria's announcement, tell us that the Calderwood Room spans 4,250 square feet and features a 486 square feet stage. Capacities max out at 200 guests, and your rental includes the essential tables, chairs, and audio-visual equipment that no decent gathering can do without. While this price hike might pinch some, it's only fair to remember that this facility has been serving up sizable spaces to the community without financial recalibration for almost two decades.
But let's not forget the smaller gatherings. Though the primary banquet facility is seeing a shift in prices, those seeking the more compact meeting rooms at the Peoria Community Center can breathe easy. The rates for these spaces will remain as is, sticking to the current numbers that are presumably easier on the wallet. This move, at least, should comfort civic groups, small business meetings, and modest family events that rely on these more intimate venues for their community engagement and personal milestones.
For those eyeing the specifics, details are just a few clicks or a phone call away. Should you wish to review the figures or scope out the different spaces, the City of Peoria has made the updated Rate Sheet available online. Interested parties are invited to dial 623-773-7436 or visit the provided link to access the data directly from the source. So before you set your event dreams in stone, it might be wise to get acquainted with what the new budget lines will look like, thanks to this latest rate revision at the Peoria Community Center.
