Rental Information
The Marietta Community House is available for rent by individuals and groups. For Reservations made after March 1, 2010, the rental rates for the Community House as follows:
One Day Rental: $300.00 + $150.00 refundable cleaning deposit
(A day is considered to be from 8:00 AM until Midnight)
Evening Preparation: $25.00
This fee is for access to the building beginning at 6:00PM on the evening before your one day rental. This access is only for set-up and decorating. No parties or activities are to take place during this evening without prior written authorization. Availability of this time is subject to prior rentals.
Rental Rules and Policies
Heat & Air Conditioning: The Community House is equipped with Central Heat and Air Conditioning. The thermostat will be programmed to bring the temperature of the building to a comfortable temperature 1 hour before your event begins and it will shut off at midnight on the evening of your rental.
Keys: The Renter will be issued a key to either the Community House or the Gym (depending on which building has been rented). It is the responsibility of the Renter to return this key to the Community House within 24 hours after the rental period has ended. Failure to return a key will result in a charge for changing the locks to the building.
Smoking: Absolutely NO SMOKING will be allowed inside the Community House or the Gym. Smoking is permitted outside the building but the Renter shall be responsible for the removal of all Cigarette butts.
Limited Access: Unless prior arrangements have been made, rental of the Community House constitutes use of the FIRST FLOOR ONLY. The second and third floors are OFF LIMITS.
Cleaning: In order to have your cleaning deposit refunded, you MUST leave the building just as you found it. This includes washing and putting away dishes, Returning tables and chairs where they were when you arrived. Leave no trace of your event and you will receive a full refund of your cleaning deposit.
Trash Removal: Trash is to be put in plastic trash bags (these will be provided) and placed by the Gym on Apple Alley.
Candles: The use of candles always increases the risk of fire. Keeping this in mind, if you plan to use candles the following rules must apply: Candles must sit on a non flammable surface (such as a tile or plate) and be placed stable base to prevent tipping. A glass chimney should be placed around candles.
Use of Alcohol: The use of alcohol is not encouraged, however it is permitted. The Renter shall be responsible for the behavior of their guests and shall accept full responsibility for any problems or liabilities that arise from the use of alcohol by any individual on Community House property. All laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania governing the serving and use of Alcohol are to be strictly followed.
Excessive Noise: Please keep in mind that our Community House is in a residential neighborhood. The Borough of Marietta has a noise ordinance which takes effect at 10:00 PM on weeknights and at Midnight on weekends. Should the noise level of your event violate the noise ordinance, you may be fined by the Regional Police.
Damage to Building: Any damage to Community House Property which may occur during your rental period, the repair of which exceeds the value of your cleaning deposit, will be billed to the Renter.
Parking: There is limited parking being the Community House and there is parking available on Market Street in front of the building. If the need for additional parking is anticipated, arrangements can be made in advance with your Community House Representative.
General Rules
Do Not use Fireplaces without prior written consent.
Do Not attach anything to walls or woodwork that will cause any damage (Tacks, Nails, Tape that may remove paint, etc.)
Do Not remove pictures from the walls without prior permission.
Be respectful of the contributions that others have made to provide our community with this facility.
Enjoy your event!
Complete your Renter's Checklist and return it along with your key.
New Heat and Central Air Conditioning Has been installed!
The Marietta Community has recently been awarded a matching grant to help replace the ancient and inefficient Heating system and also to install central air conditioning in the building.
The grant will not cover all of the costs for this work but it will help if we receive support from the community. Our grant is a 2:1 matching grant. This means that for every dollar we raise in contributions, we are given 50 cents toward our goal. To offer your help please call (717) 426-4317 or email pruce@comcast.net All contributions are tax-deductible!
Exterior Or Community House Receives
Face Lift
If you have gone past the community house lately, you have probably noticed that the exterior of the building has been repaired and painted.
The original shutters have been repaired by volunteer Joe Secrest and the painting was contracted to
