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Acme Community Centre
139 Allison Street
Acme, AB T0M 0A0
For bookings please visit hallbookingonline.com/acme
For any other inquiries, please contact the Village of Acme Office.
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WELCOME
As Chairman of the Acme Community Centre, I would like to welcome the world to our beautiful building. After losing our Memorial Hall to fire on March 13th 2004, the community of Acme pulled together to create a new facility that has served our community and the surrounding area since 2006.
Our community centre accommodates large functions such as weddings, graduations and concerts in our beautiful main auditorium, and smaller events such as corporate meetings or small family reunions in one of our meeting rooms. We have a full complement of bar & kitchen facilities available for rent. We also maintain relationships with local caterers and servers to meet with your exact meal requirements for any size of function. Our spacious bar serves onto the main auditorium. You will find our rental rates and terms very accommodating for every size budget.
Located only 45 minutes NE of Calgary, the Acme Community Centre would be a great place to host your next function.
- Douglas Miller
Chairman of the Acme Community Centre
HISTORY OF THE ACME COMMUNITY CENTRE
The first Acme Memorial Hall, built after World War II, was destroyed by fire on January 31, 1949. Our second Hall was also lost to a fire March 13, 2004. With funds from insurance, government grants, community donations, and a tremendous amount of work from community leaders & volunteers, the third iteration of our community centre opened its doors in 2006.
Our new community centre is a showcase of community Halls. Countless hours went into the planning stage as board members travelled to neighbouring communities visiting their centres. All the features for a great gathering place were compiled and fine-tuned & the result is our spectacular community centre.
We welcome you to Acme & we hope our Hall will be your next location for your special function.
FACILITY DETAILS
The Acme Community Centre opened its doors in 2006. It is a modern, accessible, Community Centre that can fit the needs of most groups and events. The entire facility is ground level and easily accessible. The facility has wi-fi available throughout for internet access.
If you have any questions or concerns you have about the facility, please contact the Village Office.
Walkthroughs are required for all events including Weddings & Larger Functions.
To schedule a walkthrough, please contact either Shelly or Viv:
Shelly at 403-546-3883 (home) / 403-813-3233 (cell)
Viv at 403-546-3784 (home) / 403-369-1301 (cell)
Occupancies
Main Auditorium
Standing / Seated: 654
Tables & Chairs: 516
Licensed Event (Liquor): 408
Stage Area in Auditorium
Standing / Seated: 100
Tables & Chairs: 100
Licensed Event (Liquor): 100
North Meeting Room
Standing / Seated: 133
Tables & Chairs: 105
Licensed Event (Liquor): 83
South Meeting Room
Standing / Seated: 118
Tables & Chairs: 93
Licensed Event (Liquor): 74
Rental Rates
Main Auditorium
1/2 Day: $150
Full Day: $300
2 Day: $550
2 1/2 Day: $650
Damage Deposit: $500
Kitchen & Bar
1/2 Day: $150
Full Day: $150
2 Day: $250
2 1/2 Day: $350
Damage Deposit: $500
Single Meeting Room
1/2 Day: $100
Full Day: $125
2 Day: $200
2 1/2 Day: $250
Damage Deposit: $250
Double Meeting Room
1/2 Day: $150
Full Day: $200
2 Day: $300
2 1/2 Day: $400
Damage Deposit: $250
Full Facility
1/2 Day: $400
Full Day: $600
2 Day: $1100
2 1/2 Day: $1500
Damage Deposit: $500
A $50 corkage fee will be changed at time of booking for all events using the Bar.
The Stage Area total can be combined with any "Main Hall" total to increase capacity.
½ Day rentals constitute a maximum five (5) hour period ending by 4:00 pm.
1 Day rentals constitute any period over five (5) hours or any evening rental.
2 Day rentals begin at 8:00 am the first day of the rental period.
2 ½ Day rental is from Friday 8:00 am to Sunday 2:00 pm. or any equivalent time frame.
Floorplan
Entrance
The entrance has a 30 x 42 foot cement pad, and a covered canopy over the main entrance with a 12'9" clearance. The entrance is well lit.
Foyer
Just inside the main entrance, there is a large vestibule and foyer, coat room, and a ticket booth.
Main Auditorium
The main room is the auditorium and measures 67'8" x 75'10" and has a 10 foot high ceiling (14 feet over the dance floor!). The floor is a combination of hardwood and carpet. The seating capacity of the auditorium varies depending on how the room is set-up; please see the rental details page and information sheet for more details.
Meeting Rooms
The Acme Community Centre has two meeting rooms. The first, the "North" room, measures 32'3" x 32'9"; the second, the "South" room is 37'2" x 32'9". Both rooms have a 12' ceiling. There is a retractable partition that can be recessed to create one large meeting room. There is counter space with cupboards & sinks, a movable podium which can access the built in PA system, a drop-down projection screen, as well as dry erase and cork boards available.
Stage
The stage is 24'6" x 24'9". The stage is accessible by stair from both side, as well as from a retractable hardwood staircase that leads from the dance floor to the stage. There is a removable podium with a built in microphone, stage lighting, a drop-down projection screen, and full length stage curtains. There is loading area back stage to easily load gear in and out. There is a piano available. There are also adjoining dressing rooms and washrooms.
Commercial Kitchen
The kitchen includes convection ovens, a walk-in freezer, flat grill cooking services, a stainless steel island with a double sink, dishwasher, microwave, warming oven, large commercial coffee maker, and ample counter space for food preparation.
Bar
The bar is accessible from the kitchen and serves onto the main auditorium. It has an ice-maker, accessible walk-in cooler, popcorn machine, and microwave.
Washrooms
Men's, women's, and family washrooms are located in the facility and are handicap accessible.
Parking
There is ample parking available at the building, and on nearby side-streets, well over 100 spots.
Lighting
There is ample lighting, as well as a wide variety of lighting variations to suit the needs of your event.
Internet Access
The facility has wi-fi and internet access available to users.
Audio-Visual
A built-in PA system can address the audio visual needs of most events, or there is ample room to bring in audio-visual equipment from outside if needed. Portable and ceiling mounted projectors and screens are available for the auditorium and meeting rooms.
Accessibility
The entire facility (excluding the stage) is ground level and there are no stairs or elevators in the building. There are handicap accessible Men's, Women's, and Family washrooms available. All main doorways have optional automatic door openers.
Caterers & Bartenders
Caterers and bartenders will find the The Acme Community Centre, with a modern industrial kitchen and bar, to be a pleasure to work in. The Acme Community Centre maintains a list of caterers and bartenders should your event require them, other outside caterers and bartenders are also welcome in the facility.
FRIEND'S CATERING
Catering from your friends!
Haley Hewlett: (403) 895-2388 Email: haleyhewlett@icloud.com
Donna Milan: (403) 443-7798
TANE'S CATERING
Offering great food and service since 1995.
Tane Skotheim: (403) 586-8277 Email: skotheim@telus.net
SWISS KITCHEN LADY
Cirila Schar: Email: swisskitchenlady@gmail.com
BARTENDERS
Acme Elks Club (Jim Northcott): (403)-700-3465
Acme Fire Department: (403) 546-3783
Our Location
DIRECTIONS FROM CALGARY
Head North on the Queen Elizabeth the 2nd highway.
Turn East on either Highway 566, 567, or 72 and continue to Highway 9.
Turn North on Highway 9 and proceed to the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 806 (just East of the Village of Beiseker).
Turn North on Highway 806.
The Village will be located on the East side of the highway. There is ample signage and obvious entrances.
Turn East into town at the Village of Acme sign (this will put you on Nolan Street).
Continue to the four-way stop and turn South (right) onto Walsh Street.
Continue on Walsh, and then turn East (left), on Allison Street.
The Acme Community Centre is located on the East (right) side of the street between the swimming pool and the curling rink. You can't miss it.