Since 1970, the Palisades Community Center (PCC) has been home to the Palisades community for  classes and charitable events, social events and meetings.  It is managed solely by volunteers and it receives no state or local tax funding.  We rely exclusively on membership, donations, rentals and grants, which are vital to our operations, educational programming and capital improvements.


Our Mission

Our mission is to offer educational programming, charitable giving opportunities and community support for the Palisades community and the community-at-large. We also serve to maintain and care for the Palisades schoolhouse built in 1870 that is central to our community.

Board members

Carol Baxter, President
Alice Buchanan, Vice President
C. Andrew Nelson, Treasurer
Carol Knudson, Secretary
Michele Balm
Keith Buterbaugh
Dr. Leo Keegan
Dr. Jeffrey Levine
Lynne Sandhaus
Dr. Virginia McCauley, Honorary
Rental Coordinator
Eileen Larkin    

We are something for everyone...

  • Winter Indoor Farmers’ Market
  • MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
  • STUDIO ART SUNDAY workshops           
  • Movie & Game Nights
  • History Day                                   
  • Nature & Environment Workshops
  • Scarecrows & Pumpkins           
  • Art Shows & Workshops
  • Photography Shows
  • Flea/Antique/Book Sales
  • People to People Donation Center
  • Art, Pilates, Yoga & Karate Classes
  • Youth & Adult Art Classes
  • Community Socials
  • Important Community Meetings
  • Opportunities for Community Service
The Palisades Community Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.