AV Historical POI - Woody Community Center Traditional Cache

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The community center was started in 1950 with the formation of the Community Services District. Newt Bass and Bud Westlund donated land, and members of the community provided much of the material and labor. Fund raisers were held to finance the construction under the direction of the Community Services District board: Herald Bertolotti, president; C.A. Smith, vice president; and, Harriet Junior, George Scott, Ralph Edwards, Zeke Cornia and Bill Partiage.

Volunteers worked together to build the facility. Blocks were “borrowed” from the local Tingley Lumber Company, and then sold to community members for $1.00 each, which entitled them to have their name placed on the block. Construction was completed in 1951, and it became the social gathering place of Apple Valley, hosting dinners, dances and the annual Pow Wow Days.

A portion of the building was destroyed by fire in 1954 but rebuilt soon after. The Arts and Crafts room was added later and named for Ms. Esther Brown, a founding member of the Apple Valley Art Guild. The Les Ward room was built in 1971. Today, the Town of Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Department uses the facility for classes and activities. It is also available to rent for wedding receptions, birthday parties, fundraising events, banquets and more.

- From the brochure Historical Points of Interest in AppleValley