Central Community Center

Central's Community Center serves as a welcoming space for members, local nonprofits and the broader community to gather and collaborate. 

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Central Community Center

At Central, we believe in the power of connection, and our community center is one more way we bring that belief to life. Designed with our members, nonprofits and neighbors in mind, the space offers a welcoming place to gather, learn and grow together. 

Whether you're hosting a meeting, workshop or celebration, the community center provides the tools and comfort you need to make your event a success. It's more than a building, it's a shared space built on cooperation, belonging and community spirit. 

Learn more or book an event at the community center below!

Central Rural Electric Cooperative members and non-profit organizations may rent the room for $150 per day.

Non-members and businesses may rent the room for $200 per day.

Alcohol is not allowed in the community center or on Central's campus. The Community Center, along with the entire Central campus, is a tobacco-free zone. 

Catering is allowed, and a limited kitchen is available for use. All trash, leftover food, dishes, etc, are the responsibility of the individual or group using the facility and must be removed after use. A dumpster is located northeast of Central’s headquarters building.

All surfaces (tables, counters, etc.) must be wiped down following use.

Reservations MUST be made at least 30 days in advance but not in excess of one year in advance. Reservations will be taken and considered in the order they are received.

The rental fee (cash or check) must be received before the date is secured on the calendar. Upon receiving the rental fee, Central will notify the requester that the reservation is approved. If the date is no longer available, the fee will be returned to the requester.

Central reserves the right to refuse use of the room to any person or group.

Recurring meetings are not allowed. A rental fee and application are needed for each meeting.

The community center's max occupancy is 100 people. 

The community center has three flat-screen televisions that are affixed to the wall. A Roku streaming device is attached for streaming. 

A limited number of tables and chairs will be made available. Set-up and tear-down are the responsibility of the individual making the reservation. Tables and chairs should be put back as they were upon arrival.

There is ample parking, including ADA accessibility, north of the community center building. The parking lot is dedicated to the community center. 

Yes! Wifi is available and there is a sign inside the community center kitchenette with the name and password.  

The center is available to co-op members, non-members, local nonprofits, not-for-profit groups, businesses and community organizations. 

Reserve the Community Center by completing the online application below. Reservations are not complete without an application. If you have questions, please call Erin Talley at 405-533-4107 or email her at etalley@mycentral.coop.

You'll receive instructions from our staff before your event, including access times and code access. 

Yes, the community center is ADA-compliant and offers accessible parking and restrooms. 

Call Erin Talley, at 405-533-4107 or email her at etalley@mycentral.coop. 

  • Any damage to the Community Center as determined by Central Rural Electric Cooperative during its use will be the financial responsibility of the individual that makes the reservation.
     
  • The Community Center is a tobacco-free zone.
     
  • Nothing may be affixed to the walls at any time.

Community Center Application

Our organization agrees to follow the published rules and regulations for the Central Rural Electric Cooperative Community Center by Central Rural Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees. Central reserves the right to revoke an organization’s application/reservation or reschedule your meeting due to a scheduling conflict. By signing, I affirm that I have read the Central Rural Electric Cooperative Community Center Policy and will comply with the rules and regulations set forth therein. The rental fee (cash or check) is due with the application before the date is secured on the calendar. I understand that I am responsible for any damages as determined by Central Rural Electric Cooperative, and additional fees may charged to cover any expenses as the result of damage, negligence or not following the guidelines. I also assure that our group will not exceed the allowable occupancy set forth in the guidelines. I, on behalf of the organization and members thereof utilizing the Community Center, hereby acknowledge and waive any objection to the video surveillance of the Central Rural Electric Cooperative Community Center, entrances and hallways by Central Rural Electric Cooperative.