Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a site visit?
You can complete the online inquiry form and a representative will contact you to discuss your event.
What dates are available?
You can complete the online inquiry form and a representative will contact you to discuss your event.
What is the rental fee and what does it include?
The rental fees varies between weekdays and the weekend. The rate also varies based on General Public versus Non-Profits, Educational, or Government rentals. The rental fee includes the rental of the venue, tables and chairs.
What’s the maximum number of guests the site can handle?
Depending on your event setup, SJMBC Celebration 2 Center banquet hall can accommodate up to 240 guests standing, 220 guest – mixed sitting and standing, 200 guest – auditorium style seating, 160 guest – dinner seating at rectangular tables, and 150 guest – dinner seating at round tables. All maximum numbers depends on guest seating configurations.
Will the site be shared with another group?
SJMBC Celebration 2 Center has two rentable spaces. The venue can accommodate two separate events at one time.
How many hours before an event can I access the space? Are there any charges for overtime? When do they begin?
SJMBC – Celebration 2 Center will be made available to the guest up to 2 hours prior to your event unless other arrangements have been made with Celebration 2 Center Staff. If you require additional time, it is charged at the same hourly rate as the original hourly rate. During the scheduling of your event, The Celebration 2 Center staff member will work with you to establish an end time.
Do you have an in-house caterer or list of preferred caterers?
At this time, we don’t have an in-house caterer, but we do have a list of caterers.
Can I choose my own caterer? Are there adequate kitchen facilities?
Yes, SJMBC – Celebration 2 Center allows our guests the flexibility of using the caterer of their choice, however we do not have time to meet with every caterer individually prior to an event to show the space and answer questions. Food must be brought in fully cooked. Caterers are to provide all equipment needed. Caterers must supply chafers, chafer burners, serving and carving utensils.
Renters can have limited access to the kitchen for an additional cost. Kitchen access will be limited to the use of the chiller/refrigerator, sinks, preparation tables, microwave, and non-commercial stove/oven.
Can I bring in my own alcohol?
All alcohol must be purchased through SJMBC – Celebration 2 Center. The alcohol must be served by a bartender arranged by Celebration 2 Center.
How do I reserve The Celebration 2 Center for my event?
You can complete the online inquiry form and a representative will contact you to discuss your event.
What is your policy on decorations?
No nails, tacks, push pins, staples, or other forms of permanent or damaging adhesives will be allowed on the ceiling, walls, or woodwork. Quick release painter’s tape is the preferred method to attach decor items to white cinder block walls only in the SJMBC – Celebration 2 Center. Tape must be removed completely along with the décor items during tear-down.
No bird seed, rice, bubbles, party string, Chinese sky lanterns, sparklers, fireworks, glitter, or confetti-type materials allowed in the hall.
Balloons may be used in moderation. Balloons must be removed during clean-up and any broken pieces must be placed in a trash receptacle.
Do you allow smoking?
There is a strict no smoking policy inside the facilities.
Is the facility wheelchair accessible? How close is the parking to the venue?
Yes, we are wheelchair accessible. We have a parking lot next to the building and parking is allowed along the street.
Is there internet or Wi-Fi provided on-site?
We will provide a temporary WIFI password prior to the event.