Home | Mastick Bee | Contact Us | Lunch | Movies | Site Index | ARPD facility rental Rental Guidelines for Mastick Senior Center Social Hall Description of Facility: The Mastick Senior Center Social Hall is located at 1155 Santa Clara Avenue, between Bay Street and St. Charles Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501. The hall has the capacity for seating 250 individuals and an assembly of 500 individuals. The hall offers a large adjoining parking lot, air-conditioning, commercial kitchen, and a built-in audio system with 24 ceiling speakers. The primary purpose of the Mastick Senior Center Social Hall is for the delivery of senior services and programs administered by the City of Alameda Recreation and Park Department/Mastick Senior Center. The Mastick Senior Center Social Hall may be rented for personal use when not in use for Mastick Senior Center services and programs. Click on Photo to Enlarge Rental Information: Inquiries regarding the rental of Mastick Senior Center Social Hall are directed to the Mastick Senior Center office, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or by telephone at 510-747-7500. The rental coordinator is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Subject to availability, the hall may be rented for private events. Such use is conditional on payment of rental fees and deposits in advance of the event. All permit requirements must be fulfilled and approved by the rental coordinator or designee before rental fees and deposits are accepted. The security deposit is due at the time the permit is approved. Click on Photo to Enlarge Availability and Fees: 1. The Mastick Senior Center Social Hall is ONLY available: Monday thru Thursday - 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday - 6:00 p.m. - Midnight (Music to cease at 11:00 p.m.) Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2. The hall is not available for rental on legal holidays celebrated by the City of Alameda. Holidays include: Presidents' Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day. 3. The hall must be rented for a minimum of two (2) hours. Rates per hour shall be pro-rated by the ½ hour after the initial two-hour minimum. 4. The hourly rental rate is $115 for residents and $140 for non-residents. Payments must be paid by cash, money order, or cashier's check. The full rental fee is due 14-business days prior to the event. 5. A $300 refundable deposit, payable in cash, money order, or cashier's check, is due upon approval of the rental permit. 6. Cashier checks and money orders for rental fees and deposits should be made payable to the Alameda Recreation & Park Department/Mastick Senior Center. Rental profit will be used for maintenance of Mastick Senior Center. Click on Photo to Enlarge Rules and Regulations: 1. Reservation requests will not be accepted less than 14 business days prior to the event and no more than 90 days in advance. 2. Music must be confined inside the hall and must conclude at 11:00 p.m., including Saturday. Sound may not exceed noise levels as specified in City of Alameda Ordinance #2177. 3. Permits will be issued to adults (21 and over) ONLY. 4. No group may reserve the hall on a monthly basis. Facility reservations are limited to two per quarter. 5. Smoking in the Mastick Senior Center Social Hall is prohibited. 6. Alcoholic beverages of any kind are not permitted. 7. Zoning restrictions prohibit for profit events for personal and/or corporate gain. 8. Non-profit organizations must submit a written request when wishing to charge an admission fee, accept donations, or sell items at an event. Money cannot be exchanged without written authorization. 9. Dances are restricted to wedding receptions and/or dances sponsored by private, non-profit organizations serving adults. 10. Decorations are limited to items on tables, counter tops, and floors. Plants, bushes, trees, and flowers must be in watertight containers to avoid damage to the floor. Wall decorations may be attached to the walls, ceilings, doors, or windows with special adhesive ONLY. Please discuss decoration ideas with the Rental Coordinator or designee PRIOR to the event. At no time may nails, tacks, staples, electrical tape, or marring materials be used or attached on walls or fixtures within the hall. 11. Staff will set-up and take down tables, chairs, microphones, and other equipment as prearranged with Rental Coordinator or designee. 12. After an event, the facility must be left in a clean and orderly condition. 13. Mastick Senior Center reserves the right to refuse the use of the hall for any fundraising event, which may come in conflict with Mastick Senior Center sponsored events. 14. The Rental Coordinator or designee will arrive 15 minutes prior to the permit time and will remain on-site throughout the rental period. 15. Set up and clean up time will be included in the total of the permit. Renters will not be permitted into the hall prior to time specified on the permit. 16. Functions involving minors must provide a minimum of one chaperon (21 years and older) per 10 minors. 17. The Rental Coordinator or designee may request renter to provide security guard for the event at renter's expense. 18. Applicant/renter is responsible for enforcement of all rules and regulations outlined above. Failure to enforce rules and regulations may result in forfeiture of security deposit and termination of event. 19. The City of Alameda, the Recreation and Park Department, and Mastick Senior Center assume no legal responsibility for personal injuries, thefts or losses of private property while on or using City facilities, Mastick Senior Center. It is recommended that each individual, organization, or group provide their own personal liability insurance in the event of injuries, thefts, or losses. Copyright © 2004-2008 Mastick Senior Center. All rights reserved.         Webmaster