Northwood News ♦ December 2010

Book Your Next Event at the New Civic Building

By Jacquie Bokow

You may have seen the new Silver Spring Civic Building which opened in July, but did you realize you can reserve rooms there for your next party? The brochure states the building is “perfect for your wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, special occasion, meeting, or conference.”

The Silver Spring Civic Building offers seven different meeting spaces, ranging from a small conference setting for 32 people to the Great Hall that can accommodate up to 800 guests. The Great Hall is ideal for personal celebrations and parties, banquets, performances, corporate conferences and large presentations, and can be divided for events requiring more flexibility.

When your meeting breaks, relax outside. In addition to interior space, guests can enjoy the private courtyard and adjacent Veterans Plaza. Veterans Plaza is a large open space (15,200 sq. ft.) for outdoor ceremonies, concerts, festivals, movies, and other public events.

A 249-sq. ft. Warming Kitchen — with warming ovens (no cooking on premises), microwaves, ice maker, refrigerators, and “ample counter space” — rents for $20-$40 hour.

The address is One Veterans Place (corner of Ellsworth and Fenton). To rent a space for your function, contact: Mindy Williams, Scheduling Coordinator, 240.777.5315; e-mail: Mindy.Williams AT montgomerycountymd DOT gov. ■

Personal and Small Enterprise Rates (County Residents)

[First Amount is M-Th a.m./p.m. and Fri until 5p.m.; Second Amount is for Fri after 5p.m. and Sat/Sun/Hol.]

Great Hall [$250/$400 per hour] (full, 64' x 79' (5,046 sf); ceiling height: 27 ft.) CAPACITY: Reception: 800, Theatre Seating: 590 (480/w riser), Banquet style: 320, Conference style: 320-400

Great Hall [$125/$200 per hour] (half, 64'x38' (2,432 sf)) CAPACITY: Reception: 100

Atrium [$40/$45 per hour] 23'x79' (1,817 sf) CAPACITY: Standing: 100-120, Conference style: 60-90

Large Activity Room [$45/$50 per hour] Ellsworth: 50'x27' (1,350 sf). CAPACITY: Reception: 120, Classroom: 80 | Spring: 31'x46' (1,426 sf). CAPACITY: Reception: 120, Classroom: 70 | Fenton (upstairs): 43'x27' (1,161 sf). CAPACITY: Reception: 106, Classroom: 70

Small Conference Room [$30/$35] Ellsworth divided: 25'x27' (675 sf) Colesville (upstairs): 24'x27' (648 sf). CAPACITY: Reception: 32-60, Conference style: 20-30

Courtyard [$30/$40 per hour] 50'x20' (1,000 sf) CAPACITY: Reception: 30-45; Up to 30, wooden chairs and tables. Lighted. Indoor access only.

Gallery [price not available] 44'x 27' (1,188 sf) CAPACITY: Reception: 105

NOTES: Add one hour before and after event for set-up and clean-up costs for special events and Great Hall use. Four-hour minimum applies to special event use or when additional staff is required. (Check online for other rates and additional staff charges, etc.)