ROGERS STORE
Re-opening a Neighborhood Icon as a Community hub.
Alcy Ball Neighbors,
This space is for you!
Whether you’re an Alcy Ball resident or community organization, Rogers Store is your space to meet with your community. It’s where Alcy Ball neighbors can build connections, deepen relationships, and strengthen community ties. Rogers is fully equipped with a large indoor meeting space, 1/3 acre outdoor field, and a residential kitchen. Reserve the space today for your next event!
Availability
Check the calendar - if there’s no event listed on your preferred date, the space is available!
We're taking it one step at a time – for now, the space is available by reservation only to Alcy Ball neighbors.
Rogers Store is perfect for neighborhood meetings, parties, outdoor cookouts, and more!
This is a space for neighbors to be neighbors, so we want to keep it affordable for resident use. To meet that goal, event costs will stay well below the market rate for residents. Corporate or non-residential events will book at market value.
Indoor Features
40 chairs and ten 6-foot rectangle tables available
1,400 sq. ft of venue space
Residential-style kitchen for preparation/heating
Projector and screen
Outdoor Features
1/3rd Acre field: Ideal for tents/vendor space, bounce houses, BBQ, picnic blankets, whatever you can provide for your event.
Quiet neighborhood environment
Parking for approximately 20 vehicles
Daily Rate: $300*
*RECEIVE $100 BACK WHEN YOU LEAVE THE FACILITY CLEAN AND DAMAGE FREE!
Neighbors only exclusive price!
$200 per day rental fee + $100 refundable deposit, which will be returned upon post-event inspection and walkthrough.
Hourly Rate: $40*
*PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $100 UP FRONT, WHICH YOU WILL RECEIVE BACK WHEN YOU LEAVE THE FACILITY CLEAN AND DAMAGE FREE.
Neighbors only exclusive price!
$40 per hour rental fee + $100 refundable deposit, which will be returned upon post-event inspection and walkthrough.
For now, the space is available by reservation only to Alcy Ball neighbors.
The History of Rogers
Back when Alcy was simply a dirt road outside the city limits, Johnson’s Grocery was a landmark of the local community. In the early 1970s, Mr. Lucius Rogers leased the Johnson building to open up his own business until 1977, when he finally purchased the property outright. In the 1980s, the Rogers Store underwent a complete renovation and expansion. Mr. Rogers had become a neighborhood fixture by that point and was known as an “uncle” in Alcy Ball. His store offered all the provisions of a local market and school children stopped by morning and afternoon to grab snacks and be greeted by Mr. Rogers himself.
In the early 2000s, Mr. Rogers leased the building to tenants who didn’t care well for the property. Suddenly, the Rogers Store wasn’t the safe haven it had been for decades and regulars stopped dropping in. In 2019, the Alcy Ball Development Corporation connected with Mr. Rogers and purchased the building. We moved our offices onsite and opened the facility as a gathering spot and event center for neighbors. Since October 2020, we’ve had over 2,000 visitors, hosted 50+ events, and seen neighbors regain their former pride in coming to Rogers Store.
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