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An opportunity for an Elburn and Countryside Community presented itself when Elburn's elementary school was consolidated with the School District 302's other three elementary schools to form a single elementary school at the former middle school location.  This left a building, playground, and additional acreage vacant.  With its large gymnasium and balconied theater, cafeteria and classrooms, some residents felt that the building could ideally house a community center and office complex.

During the summer of 1985, a group of interested residents asked the Elburn Board of Trustees to purchase the former school building for use as a community center.  The Elburn Trustees felt that the Village could not make such a purchase.  Due to the effects of a recent closing of the major industry in town and the maintenance and utility costs that would be incurred, the Board felt that the building was not affordable on the Village's already ailing budget.

However, the couple who made the high bid for the building offered it for sale to the citizen committee on an Installment Agreement.  The citizens accepted and incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation with their own board of trustees to operate the facility.  The Center receives no tax dollars from anyone, anywhere.  Instead, the Center is a self-supporting operation through a combination of your donations (tax deductible) and leasing enterprises which utilize the former classroom space.  The Center is overseen by a Volunteer Board of Directors. Donations are always appreciated. Thank you for considering us.                                                                                                  Click to print this page.