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476 Maple Street PO Box 386 Big Flats, NY 14814 Tel: (607) 562–8443 x303 Fax: (607) 562–2283 Office Hours 8:00am to 4:00pm Weekdays
Facility Hours 8:00am to 9:00pm Weekdays Saturdays by appointment |
Mission Statement
The mission of the Big Flats Community Center is to enhance the lives of our citizens by providing a quality facility and by offering diverse recreational, educational, cultural, and public interest activities.
The Big Flats Community Center is a handicapped accessible, multi-purpose, multi-use facility intended for the use of Big Flats residents of all ages: youth, families, seniors. It is located on the Big Flats Municipal Campus on Maple Street next to the Town Hall.
New programs are being added daily. For questions and additional information, or if you would like to teach a class or volunteer, call the Community Center – 562–8443 ext. 303 between the hours of 8am and 4pm.
Announcements
Summer Concerts
The 2010 summer concert schedule has been announced.
- June 8 - Sgro Brothers and the Barley Boys!
- July 13 - Diamondback Rattlers
- July 27 - Matt Swearingen
These concerts always bring a crowd! Get the family together and head to the park!
Facilities
The Big Flats Community Center is an extraordinary facility with several multi-purpose rooms, generous restroom facilities, a large catering kitchen, and a Great Room. There are five sizes and shapes of tables and seating for 280 people. The building is completely handicapped accessible and available for public use from 8am to 9pm weekdays at no cost to residents. The building and grounds are alcohol-free and no animals are allowed with the exception of service animals.
The Great Room
Capacity 335 (250 seated, 156 at tables). The Great Room is the largest room in the community center and was designed for large meetings or gatherings. Its vaulted ceiling, heated facilities, wood flooring, and many windows make it a comfortable and welcoming space. It has a pull-down screen and facility for slide and Powerpoint presentations. There is also a patio outside the Great Room that has 8 tables with chairs and umbrellas. The patio can only be used in conjunction with the Great Room.
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Kitchen (instruction and catering)
The kitchen is a large room complete with ice-machine, residential appliances (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave) lots of counter space, and a very large center island. It is available for use as a classroom or catering kitchen, however complete meals cannot be prepared, cooked, and served.
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Room A (capacity: 25 people)
Rooms A is an ideal meeting place for groups of 25 or less. Rooms A and B can also be used together.
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Room B
Room B is a lounge that can be used for meetings of 5–6 people. It also houses 3 sewing machines and tables for the sewing classes. Rooms A and B can also be used together.
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Room C (capacity: 38 people)
Room C is larger than Room A. It has a vaulted ceiling, tile floor, lots of light and a sink with counter space and cupboards. It is perfect for crafts, art, or exercise classes.
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Room D (capacity: 38 people)
Room D also has a tile floor and sink facilities. In addition, it is equipped with a whiteboard and training tables making it ideal for meetings and instructional activities. Card groups love this room and it is perfect for small gatherings such as showers or birthday parties.
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Conference Room
The Conference Room is a small intimate setting for a meeting or conference. This room is generally reserved for official Town use.
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Bathrooms
The Community Center includes separate facilities for men and women, and there is a family, unisex bathroom as well. All bathrooms are handicapped accessible.
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The Office
The Office is where you will find the Community Center Director, the Youth Program Coordinator, and the Senior Programs Coordinator hard at work planning activities for Big Flats residents and their families. Please stop in and say hello to us.
Information packets are available in the Community Center office if you are interested in reserving a room or call the Community Center – 562–8443 ext. 303 between the hours of 8am and 4pm.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors - 2010
- Bob Adams - Chairperson (12)
- Bob Newlun (10)
- Joe Piersimoni (12)
- Jason Thompson (11)
- Robert Gibbs (12)
Members are constantly reviewing policies, procedures, and programs to ensure a smooth running, user friendly operation and a variety of programs for all age levels. The Board of Directors meets quarterly and as needed at the Community Center. Meetings begin at 7pm.