City of New Strawn-City Hall

NSCIO Community Center

New Strawn Community Improvement Organization Community CenterThe New Strawn Community Center is located at the south end of the city across the street from the New Strawn City Lake .  The community center is managed by NSCIO and is available for reservation for community and private events such as birthday parties, wedding receptions, reunions, fund raisers, auctions and business gatherings. Many of New Strawn's community events are held at the Community Center.

Renting the center includes the main hall, a conference room, and kitchen facilities as well as tables and chairs.

A signed rental agreement and deposit are required to rent the Community Center. Please see the Reservation Schedule below to check for availability then print and submit your signed rental agreement
 and rules and regulations forms, along with your fees and deposits to City Hall during business hours or use the contact form below to e-mail NSCIO.

 NSCIO Communit Center NSCIO Community Center 

 Jones Park, across from the Community Center

Community Center Rental Rates
Ballroom (Non-Auction/Wedding)
First four hours (1 hour set-up): $50.00
Per hour after first four hours: $5.00

Conference Room Only (Non-Auction/Wedding)
First four hours (1 hour set-up): $30.00
Per hour after first four hours: $5.00

Ballroom and Conference Room (Non-Auction/Wedding)
First four hours (1 hour set-up): $65.00
Per hour after first four hours: $5.00

Auction or Wedding
3-day Use: $150.00
Additional Day or Partial Day: $50.00

All-day Rental
8:00 a.m. to 12 midnight: $100.00

Damage Deposit (separate check)
10 & Under B-day or Conference Room Only: $25 .00
All other Deposits w/out alcohol: $100.00
Auctions or parties w/alcohol: $200.00

Additional Fees
Early set-up: $25.00
Late clean-up: $25.00

Fees/Deposits 
Two (2) separate checks are required:
  • one check for rental fees
  • one check for damage deposit
Make checks payable to: NSCIO.

Community Center General Rules 
  • Hall and kitchen must be left in clean condition. After checklist is gone over by a board member, the deposit will be returned.
  • Tables and chairs are to be returned to original setup.
  • Trash and garbage are to be put in available containers.
  • No smoking or tobacco chewing is allowed inside the building.
  • No gambling.
  • No roller skating allowed.
  • No material or merchandise (e.g., auctions) may remain inside or outside on the premises after designated period of rental.
  • Alcohol: There is no alcohol permitted in or on the premises without a special permit. Renter violating this rule will loose deposit and be required to vacate the premises immediately.
  • When hanging decorations from the ceiling, hang ONLY from existing ceiling hooks.
  • DO NOT tamper with building structure (lights, sign, fans, cabinets, etc.)

NSCIO Board Members

Robert Harkrader 364-8078
Jeri Carpenter 490-0024
Melanie Curtis 364-8754
Melanie Curtis cell 203-9517
Allie Sleezer 364-6847
Connie Hawkins 364-8424
Caleb McNally 364-2777

Community Center Reservation Schedule

Please check the schedule below for community center availability.  If a date is available the date will be blank.

Contact the New Strawn Community Organization

The New Strawn Community Center is managed by the New Strawn Community Improvement Organization (NSCIO).  Please use this form to contact NSCIO regarding use of the New Strawn Community Center.

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