In response to repeated comments of how the old Union Hall was missed, plans were drawn up to erect a new community center on the vacant lot where the hall had stood. Pleas went out for donations, and support came rolling in. An additional lot located just to the North was given to the organization. With better drainage and potential acess to the land behind it for parking, the decision was made to build on this new site. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held in the Fall of 1988, with excavation labor donated. The next spring everyone rolled up their sleeves to begin carpentry work, cement work, painting, landscaping, laying floor tile and doing general cleaning. In November of that year the property behind the site was acquired to be used for parking.
The Pride of Scotts Community Center opened in April 1989 and has been in constant use cost-free by community groups like 4-H, Boy Scouts, Garden Club, Tractor Club, combined churches Halloween party, senior activities, citizens meetings, funeral dinners, etc. The facility has been used as an information forum for voters and a voting precinct. In addition the building provides a low-cost setting for weddings and wedding receptions, showers, anniversaries, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, alumni parties, community gatherings, and so forth.
South County Summer Youth Program has been operated in the center for several years, giving young people a place to do crafts, nature study, play games, and learn socialization skills.In 2004 & 2005 many repairs and upgrades were made to the building and grounds with grants from the Vicksburg Foundation and the Kalamazoo Foundation, and the efforts of our hard-working volunteers.
Mission Statement: The purpose of the Pride of Scotts community organization is to improve the quality of life in our local commuinity by providing a comfortable gathering place.