• WOC rents white tablecloths. If you wish to rent our white tablecloths, they must be reserved at least 4 days in advance. You may opt to bring in your own linens, tablecloths, skirting and napkins.
• WOC does not have commercial refrigerators, freezers, microwaves or ovens available for food preparation. Served meals must be pre-plated or served buffet style. Similarly, the center does not have dishwashing capabilities.
• Items not on premises for rental: water pitchers, coffee urns; serving platters, chafing dishes, china, silver, glass party ware, or a hand truck. Similarly, the WOC does not donate: paper or plastic plates, cutlery, or cups; condiments; coffee supplies such as stirrers, sugar packets, etc.

• Only battery-operated candles are permitted in the facility.
• Fog/smoke machines, flame candles, dry ice, sparklers, propane tanks, glitter, and confetti are not allowed.
• Electric hotplates and warmers are preferred. Chafing dishes and racks needing flame-lit ethanol gel may be used only with advance permission.
• No decorations may be affixed to the walls, ceilings, floors, light fixtures or property of Woonsocket Education Center.
• If the alarm system activates due to a helium balloon, you may be billed for false alarm charges incurred.

• The facility may be rented to multiple groups on a particular date, so we ask that you not enter the facility until your designated rental time and that you depart when scheduled.
• Use the main entrance for loading and unloading unless otherwise instructed.
• Please do not block building entrances.
• Facility staff is not authorized to sign for your deliveries.
• Due to space and security concerns, items cannot be stored prior to or following your event.
• Please do not ask facility staff to assist with carrying in or setting up food service preparations. If you wish to move any furniture, please ask WOC staff first.

• Please remove all items that were carried into the building.
• Receptacles will be provided for trash and recycling.
• Please spot clean any spills on carpeting and walls. If deeper cleaning is necessary, the center will contract with a service and may forward an invoice to the booking guest.

All companies offering food service at the WOC must provide these documents:

• Company business license
• Department of Health Certificate to Operate a Food Establishment
• Valid Food Manager Certifications for all employees handling food and beverage

Copies of permits and forms must be submitted a minimum of five business days prior to your event.