AboutEvent CalendarFAQ's Thorndike Room A community room at Anderson School Looking for a place to host your next birthday bash? How about that upcoming family reunion? We're pleased to offer the Thorndike Room as a free space for all residents of the community. To help you plan your next event, we've gathered together some helpful information. Map of Room FAQ's Menu General Information: Capacity: 35 people Age Requirement: All user applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Children must be supervised at all times. Use of the Community Room is free of charge Conducting business cannot take place in the community room. Work meetings and team meetings are acceptable; however nothing can be sold out of the room and a business cannot be run from the community room All events in the community room must be free to attend Wall decorations are not permitted Thorndike Room key can be checked out at The Woodshop To cancel an existing reservation, please click the link at the bottom of the confirmation email. This is the only way to cancel. Calling The Woodshop Pub does not guarantee your reservation will be cancelled. Available Rental Times: Sunday - Thursday • 11:30am-11pm Friday - Saturday* • 11:30am-3pm *Please note the Community Room is not available after 3pm on Friday & Saturday. Room Setup: Tables: Standard set up is 6-8 small bistro tables, plus 1 - 8’ rectangular table, however, this can not be guaranteed. There may be other types of tables in the space depending on property needs. No linens provided. You are welcome to move tables around, however the space needs to be reset to how it was found. Catering: You may bring in personal sack lunches, water and soda. Any additional catering, including all alcohol, is available only through McMenamins. You are welcome to order food and beverages from The Woodshop Bar on the day of your event. No outside alcohol is allowed in the Community Room. How do you make a reservation? Please fill out the form below. * A reservation has already been made and the room is not available if there is no check box next to the time and the timeframe is grayed out. Note that reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance. Days Between Friday, August 1 August 1-9 All ages welcome at All Locations Throughout the month of August Washington Wine MonthAugust 1-10 * 2019 Black Rabbit Red, Columbia Valley Friday, August 1 All Month 21 and over at Washington Locations Thorndike Room FAQ’s How do I cancel my reservation? Cancellation link is in the email confirmation that you received when booking the room. What is the maximum capacity of the room? 35 How does one access the space for their reservation? Check in at The Woodshop host stand, they will provide checklist for cleaning that will need to be signed by manager on duty once the event has concluded. What is the age requirement to reserve the room? 18 Are children allowed in the room? Yes, they must be supervised at all times. Can the room be reserved on Friday or Saturday evenings? No, the room is available on Friday or Saturday from 11:30am-3pm. Is there a food and beverage minimum? No, there is no fee to reserve The Thorndike Room. Are decorations allowed? Yes, however, Anderson School policy prohibits taping, tacking, or stapling to any surface. Can a fee be charged to guests for Thorndike Events? No, all events in the community room must be free to attend. Can products be sold in the Thorndike room? No, nothing can be sold out of the room. Can a group access the space earlier or later than when it has been reserved? No, group may access The Thorndike Room only during hours requested. Can a group/host bring in homemade food? Yes, food from home is acceptable. Can a group/host bring outside catering, take-out, or outside professionally premade food? No, with the exception of celebration cakes and desserts. Who is responsible for cleaning the room after an event? The individual who has reserved the room. A checklist will be given when checking in. Can a group/individual post signs around the property to promote their event? No. Does McMenamins have storage space available for food items? No, however guests are allowed to bring in their own coolers, ice to keep items cold. Is music allowed in the room? Yes, you are welcome to bring in a Bluetooth speaker. Are there different tables that can be used? No, standard set up is 6-8 small bistro tables, plus 1 6’-8’ rectangular table, however this cannot be guaranteed. There may be other types of tables in the space depending on property needs. Are there windows in the room? The only windows in The Thorndike Room are in the doors leading to the garden area. (2) ~ 1ft.x2ft. in size. Does McMenamins offer A/V equipment to use in the space? No. Guests are welcome to bring in their own. Can guests order food and drinks from the bar? Yes, guests are welcome to open their own tab at the bar.
