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COVID-19 Response

Advent continues to create an environment where members can be productive, grow, and collaborate. In order to meet our mission during this pandemic, we need your help to create a safer community.

• Member Access: 
  • Advent is currently open to members all hours except: 
    • 10am-12pm every 2nd and 4th Sunday for our disinfectant fogging 
• Advent Staff: 
  • Available virtually 9am-5pm, M-F by email, phone, zoom, community board, and help desk.
  • Available onsite from 10am-4pm by the front entrance.
• Cleaning: 
  • Daily cleaning and medical-grade disinfecting of entire common space (includes tables, chairs, door handles and high touch surfaces) by Germacide Cleaning Solutions. 
  • All upholstery is sprayed with anti-microbial disinfectant daily by Germacide Cleaning Solutions. 
  • Bi-monthly, an electrostatic fogger will distribute medical-grade disinfectant and an anti-microbial chemical to protect surfaces for a longer period of time. Courtesy of Whystle.co.
• Member Health:
  • Members must not come into Advent if they are sick, have tested positive for COVID-19, or been in close physical contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 2 weeks. 
  • If you test positive or come into contact with someone who has tested positive, please notify Advent staff directly or fill out our anonymous form. 
• Masks:
  •  Masks are required in all unenclosed spaces within Advent except for individuals who have been fully vaccinated. You are not considered fully vaccinated until two weeks after your final vaccine shot.
  • Masks are still required in the Advent Library when more than one person is present.
• Quiet Enjoyment of Common Areas:
  • All calls must be made inside phone booths or meeting rooms.
  • If you want to play music or videos, you must use an enclosed space or wear headphones.
  • If you require a quieter environment to work, check out our library/designated quiet workspace on the second floor.
• Temp Check:
  • There is a non contact thermometer installed by every entrance. Temperature checks are no longer required, but the thermometers remain for those who wish to check themselves or their guests. 
• Social Distancing:
  • Everyone must practice safe, 6 foot social distancing in the common areas.
• Space Updates:
  • All hand soap dispensers are touchless.
  • Hand sanitizer dispensers are available by every entrance.
  • Hands-free foot openers have been installed on the majority of doors. Hand sanitizer is available near all doors for those unable to use the foot door openers. 
  • Trash cans are touchless. 
  • Common area work spaces have Plexiglass dividers and disinfectant supplies. Please disinfect your work station before and after use, including podcast studio equipment if used. 
• Meeting Rooms:
  • The Fishbowl, Conference Room, and Creative Suite are limited to 6 people at any given time.
  • The Classroom is limited to 10 people at any given time. 
  • The Event Wing is limited to 25 people at any given time. 
  • The Podcast Studio is limited to 4 people at any given time. 
  • The Library is limited to 6 people at any given time. 
  • The Space by Advent is limited to 20 people at any given time. 
• Kitchen: 
  • Single-use, compostable dishes, cups, silverware, and towels are available in the kitchens. 
  • Reusable dishes and towels are also available. 
  • Members can store their own dishes, coffee makers, etc. in the Advent kitchens. 
• Coffee:
  • Members receive one free, 12 oz cup of drip coffee, tea, or a piece of fruit per day (M-F) from Paper Plane Deli and Market, plus a free 12 oz cup of drip coffee for a guest once per week. 
• Guests:
  • Guests must follow all the same protocol as members. 
• HVAC:
  • iWave Air Cleaners have been installed in all our HVAC units. They use patented cold plasma technology and bi-polar ionization to actively treat air. They have been proven to kill viruses, bacteria, and mold. They also reduce allergens, odors, smoke, static electricity, and airborne particles.
  • Advent is a single story structure. The building's HVAC system pulls in fresh air frequently throughout the day and pushes it into Advent from the ceiling downward.

We may update and modify these items as we continue to receive guidance from public health officials. We will proactively communicate with you as best as possible for these updates.

Thank you for your cooperation and putting the Advent Community first!