Bayside Corners, Inc. P.O. Box 342, Bayside, California 95524 ~ baysidecorners@gmail.com ~ www.baysidecorners.org Bayside Temperance Hall Restoration Project Fast-Forward Summary Built in 1882 by the Good Templars, Bayside’s Temperance Hall has served the community for 130 years! It has provided space for meetings, live music, worship, community dinners, lecture series, education, celebrations and special events. Many dance classes have been offered here, including square dance, ballet and international folk dance. After the Bayside Grange was chartered in 1932, its members me t at the Temperance Hall until the large Grange hall was built in 1942. The Temperance Hall was owned and maintained by the Bayside Community Association until 2013, when the deed and legal ownership of the Hall and property were transferr ed to the local 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, Bayside Corners. For the past 2 5 years, the Temperance Hall has been used by Mistwood Educational Center, a private school that provides an extraordinary academic program for grades K-12. Mistwood built a separate building with two classrooms and an office adjacent to the Temperance Hall. The Temperance Hall predates the Grange by 60 years and has never been affiliated with a Grange organization. It is located next door to the Bayside Community (Grange) Hall. After nearly three years of a pandemic induce d pause, Bayside Corners’ board and volunteers are resuming quarterly meetings and have made restoration of the Hall and property its priority project. The Project: Building Repair , Property Improvements , and Matching Grants For the Hall to be a useful community asset, much work is required. Repairing and painting the Hall exterior has begun. An underground drainage system is needed to keep rainwater away from the building. The Hall needs to be raised and the foundation strengthened. A new roof, and upgrades to the electrical system, bathrooms, and small kitchen are needed . Many other projects such as restoring windows and floors will be included in the Building Master Plan. Fundraising events, business sponsorships, pro bono professional services, and volunteer work parties will help to cover the costs to repair and restore this historic community center. We’ve identified f ederal grants that provide matching funds for rural and historic facilities. These grants can help us to double the funds raised by local community support. Our IRS nonprofit EIN number is 74-3116092 The History: Why the Bayside Temperance Hall was originally built In the early 19th Century, there were few alternatives to saloons and pubs for socializing. Bayside, like many western towns and logging communities, was affected by high levels of alcohol consumption. The temperance movement spread throughout the U.S. and Europe between 1800 and 1933. It helps to understand that concern about the problems caused by alcoholism to families, workplace productivity, and the community was in some ways similar to the impact of the current opioid crisis for many rural communities. The Hall w as built as an alternative to saloons for families and neighbors to gather. The Future: You’re Invited to Join ▪ If you are experienced in construction, upgrading historic structures, or improving building performance, we invite you to join the Building Committee to review the Master Plan and contractors’ proposals and to advise the board. ▪ Join in planning events to bring people together at upcoming fundrais ers and show them a good time. Event planners needed! ▪ Are you good at financial and project management, social media & website posting, photography, research, or writing? Contact us at baysidecorners@gmail.com ▪ This property has been neglected and underutilized. We need landscape designers and gardeners to beautify Bayside’s centerpiece. ▪ With the help of Cal Poly Humboldt interns, we are researching and preparing maps for Bayside Walking and Bike Tours. The interns will need a Bayside liaison and neighborhood advisor. ▪ As of the start of 2023, we have raised $15,000 toward the $1 20 ,000 goal. Bayside Corners acknowledges that our service area –Bayside and the Jacoby Creek Valley—is on traditional Wiyot territory. We are committed to learning to participate in processes that acknowledge historical atrocities, honor the sovereignty of Native Tribes/Nations, and find ways to develop meaningful relationships and true partnerships with our neighbors of Wiyot ancestry.