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Upper Level
There is one unisex bathroom for use.  Paper towels and toilet paper are provided for the bathroom.  Please empty the wastebasket after your event and remove its contents with all garbage.  The WGWL Trail Assoc. volunteers will clean this room after you leave.  

Entrance is used by all so do sweep or vacuum there.  The wood stairs between the upper level and the lower level will be cared for by the WGWL Trail Assoc.  If needed, there is a coat rack available for use on the upper level.  The pews will seat approximately 100 people.  Please do not sit on the antique altar chairs.

In general, for the entire Welcome Center building:

1. Please close all doors for the sake of cooling with the air conditioner and keeping out unwanted insects and creatures.
2. This is a non-smoking facility.
3. Report any damage or needs to preserve this facility.
4. The bus box is in the furnace room on the south wall.
5. There is a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
6. There is no landline phone in the building.
7. If a summer art or photography show is on display, please leave framed artwork as displayed.
8. No pets are allowed inside the building with the exception of service dogs for the handicapped.

Online reservation option: Reservation requests and payments (events space + online processing fees) can be made online.  Reservations will be confirmed by the WGWL Trail Association.  Completion of the info form and $75 security fee will then be required at that time.

Offline reservation option: Reservations requests can be placed offline by calling 641.985.2385. Event space fee and security deposit with completion of the info form will then be required and can be payable by check.

This event follows the standard industry policy: We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of attendees and volunteers. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. 

A. Lower Level - Food Serving/Kitchen Area   The kitchen is called a "warming kitchen" opposed to a food preparation kitchen.  Prepared food may be brought, held, and served from here.

Please bring your own serving utensils and containers, tableware, tablecloths, garbage sacks, dishcloths, etc.  Please take your things with you when finished including your sacked garbage.
Kitchenware that is in this space belongs to the Committee for events that the volunteers do to raise funds to support the facility and its utility cots.  Please do not use these items that belong personally to the Committee members.  Some events are pancake breakfasts, Pie Sundays.
There is a refrigerator, an electric stove that has its limitations, and a chest freezer that you may use.  Since this level is below the city sewer line, a pump under the kitchen sink is used to pump the kitchen sink water up. Please use the strainers in the drain when emptying water so as to catch food particles from entering the pump.

B. Lower Level - Serving Area  Please do not move the five heavy round metal tables from indoors to the patio.  If you rearrange them within the building, please do not slide them on the floor.  Two people are needed to pick them up when moving them to avoid scratching the floor finish.  There is one eight-foot banquet table and several six-foot banquet tables.  The patio has four round tables.  There are 56 chairs for around the tables.  The inside Lower Level space will comfortably seat approximately 40 people.  

1. Please wipe down tables and chairs after use.
2. Do not move the piano.  It should remain where it is placed.  Piano tuning costs are $125 if moved.
3. The electric fireplace may be used.  Please turn off when leaving.
4. Please wipe up any spills.  Vacuum, sweep, pick-up debris and waste.
5. Beer and liquor are not allowed at this county-owned facility.  Wine in moderation may be served.  

In general, for the entire Welcome Center building:

1. Please close all doors for the sake of cooling with the air conditioner and keeping out unwanted insects and creatures.
2. This is a non-smoking facility.
3. Report any damage or needs to preserve this facility.
4. The bus box is in the furnace room on the south wall.
5. There is a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
6. There is no landline phone in the building.
7. If a summer art or photography show is on display, please leave framed artwork as displayed.
8. No pets are allowed inside the building with the exception of service dogs for the handicapped.

Online reservation option: Reservation requests and payments (events space + online processing fees) can be made online.  Reservations will be confirmed by the WGWL Trail Association.  Completion of the info form and $75 security fee will then be required at that time.

Offline reservation option: Reservations requests can be placed offline by calling 641.985.2385. Event space fee and security deposit with completion of the info form will then be required and can be payable by check.

This event follows the standard industry policy: We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of attendees and volunteers. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. 

A. Upper Level
There is one unisex bathroom for use.  Paper towels and toilet paper are provided for the bathroom.  Please empty the wastebasket after your event and remove its contents with all garbage.  The WGWL Trail Assoc. volunteers will clean this room after you leave.  

Entrance is used by all so do sweep or vacuum there.  The wood stairs between the upper level and the lower level will be cared for by the WGWL Trail Assoc.  If needed, there is a coat rack available for use on the upper level.  The pews will seat approximately 100 people.  Please do not sit on the antique altar chairs.

B. Lower Level - Food Serving/Kitchen Area   The kitchen is called a "warming kitchen" opposed to a food preparation kitchen.  Prepared food may be brought, held, and served from here.

1. Please bring your own serving utensils and containers, tableware, tablecloths, garbage sacks, dishcloths, etc.  Please take your things with you when finished including your sacked garbage.
2. Kitchenware that is in this space belongs to the Committee for events that the volunteers do to raise funds to support the facility and its utility cots.  Please do not use these items that belong personally to the Committee members.  Some events are pancake breakfasts, Pie Sundays.
3. There is a refrigerator, an electric stove that has its limitations, and a chest freezer that you may use.  Since this level is below the city sewer line, a pump under the kitchen sink is used to pump the kitchen sink water up. Please use the strainers in the drain when emptying water so as to catch food particles from entering the pump.

C. Lower Level - Serving Area.  Please do not move the five heavy round metal tables from indoors to the patio.  If you rearrange them within the building, please do not slide them on the floor.  Two people are needed to pick them up when moving them to avoid scratching the floor finish.  There is one eight-foot banquet table and several six-foot banquet tables.  The patio has four round tables.  There are 56 chairs for around the tables.  The inside Lower Level space will comfortably seat approximately 40 people.  

1. Please wipe down tables and chairs after use.
2. Do not move the piano.  It should remain where it is placed.  Piano tuning costs are $125 if moved.
3. The electric fireplace may be used.  Please turn off when leaving.
4. Please wipe up any spills.  Vacuum, sweep, pick-up debris and waste.
5. Beer and liquor are not allowed at this county-owned facility.  Wine in moderation may be served.  

In general, for the entire Welcome Center building:

1. Please close all doors for the sake of cooling with the air conditioner and keeping out unwanted insects and creatures.
2. This is a non-smoking facility.
3. Report any damage or needs to preserve this facility.
4. The bus box is in the furnace room on the south wall.
5. There is a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
6. There is no landline phone in the building.
7. If a summer art or photography show is on display, please leave framed artwork as displayed.
8. No pets are allowed inside the building with the exception of service dogs for the handicapped.

Online reservation option: Reservation requests and payments (events space + online processing fees) can be made online.  Reservations will be confirmed by the WGWL Trail Association.  Completion of the info form and $75 security fee will then be required at that time.

Offline reservation option: Reservations requests can be placed offline by calling 641.985.2385. Event space fee and security deposit with completion of the info form will then be required and can be payable by check.

This event follows the standard industry policy: We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of attendees and volunteers. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. 

In general, for the Butterfly Garden Gazebo:

1. Ensure the Butterfly Garden area is not disturbed nor the plants.
2. The gazebo should not have permanent fixtures placed to allowing for hanging or other decorative elements.
3. The ground terrain around the Gazebo should be left level and intact following use.

Online reservation option: Reservation requests and payments (events space + online processing fees) can be made online.  Reservations will be confirmed by the WGWL Trail Association.  Completion of the info form and $75 security fee will then be required at that time.

Offline reservation option: Reservations requests can be placed offline by calling 641.985.2385. Event space fee and security deposit with completion of the info form will then be required and can be payable by check.

This event follows the standard industry policy: We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of attendees and volunteers. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. I understand that my purchase is nonrefundable.