*Members of participating non-profits, chambers and associations may be eligible
for special hourly rates.

Food & Drinks

• Food and drinks for meetings must be purchased from Ventana del Soul
• Groups of 10 or more must place a catering order at least 7 days before the event. Catering orders help us provide high quality service and food and help keep our volunteers from getting stressed out
• Outside food / drink is NOT permitted - Sorry, NO exceptions. A fee of $10 per person will be charged if a group's meeting administrator does not control their guests from bringing outside food and/or drink into the cultural center
• Cooking is not permitted on the premises

Tables, Deposits & Fees:

• Many events are served buffet style without tables.  Rectangular tables are $10 each and Round Tables are $12 each.  All tables must be reserved at least 5 days in advance.  Tablecloths are $5 each. 
• 100 cushioned chairs are available at no charge - Organizations may arrive 30 minutes early to arrange the chairs and tables as needed
• One 10' table and four (4') tables are available at no charge
• A Credit Card is required to guarantee a reservation
• Disposable plates, cups, utensils and napkins are provided with all catering
• 18% Gratuity
• 8.25% Sales Tax (Exempt Organizations must provide sales tax exemption BEFORE event)
• 3% Credit Card Processing Fee for transactions over $100 (no processing fees for cash or checks)
• $10 per person will be charged if a group's meeting administrator does not control their guests from bringing outside food and/or drink into the cultural center

Decorating Policy:

• Tape and staples are NOT permitted in the cultural center and may NOT be used to hang decorations on any surface. No decorations may be attached to the window because it damages the window film. A $5 fee for the removal of EACH piece of tape or staple will be charged. Any damage caused by tape or staples will be charged.
• Candles may be used, but only with proper protective covering surrounding the candles, both under and around all candles.
• No glitter, confetti, silly string, peanuts, hay, straw, or fireworks allowed.
• Furniture in the first floor conference rooms may NOT be moved.

Meeting Policy:

• Event time slots include 30 minute set-up and clean-up time. Extra time must be arranged before the date of the event. Additional hold-over fees (150% of rental fee) will apply for every 15 minutes.
• Smoking is only permitted outside. Please dispose of cigarette butts in an appropriate container.
• Children must be supervised at all times.
• Only Ventana staff is permitted in the kitchen or on the catwalk. Contact a staff member for AV adjustments.
• All CDs to be played over the surround sound must be given to a staff member before the event begins. The system can hold up to 5 CDs or is compatible for MP3 players with an RCA adapter. If you choose to use an MP3 player be sure to bring the proper equipment and create an appropriate play list before the event.
• Each person is responsible for the safekeeping of personal items. Do not leave items unattended. Ventana will not be liable for dresses, silver, handbags or personal items lost, stolen or damaged during the event.
• Departure from the premises is required no later than 10:00 pm.

Clean-up Policy:

• Discarded disposable items are to be placed in the plastic-lined receptacles. Such receptacles will be emptied as needed during the event by the attendant on duty.
• Lessee is responsible for bussing their own tables during their event.
• Spills of food and or beverages during the event are the lessee’s responsibility to correct and should be taken care of immediately. The attendant on duty will gladly assist you by providing brooms, mops, trash liners, etc. as needed.
• At the end of the event the lessee is responsible for vacuuming the carpet.
• All litter caused by guests at the event, must be removed from the parking lot.
• Any items borrowed must be returned in good condition or they will be charged against the deposit for the appropriate amount.

Meeting Room Policies