Century - Preparing Webster For Its Next 100 Years
November 7, 2025 3:40PM — 6:00PM
El Piqasso Art Cafe' & Gallery
46 N Saginaw St Pontiac, MI 48342
The Next Chapter
of Wesbter
Webster Elementary School, commissioned in 1920, served as Pontiac’s premiere elementary school until 2007 and stood as more than just a school—it was a community hub for gatherings, roller skating, and a proud symbol of the city’s history. After years of neglect and disrepair that sparked debate over demolition, a group of visionaries rallied to save it, leading to its transformation into the Webster Community Center.
Now undergoing renovations, the building is set to reopen in February 2026 as a multi-tenant space for social services, youth recreation, and neighborhood programs. An accompanying exhibit will honor its rich past, highlight the quirks of restoration, showcase artwork left behind, and celebrate the start of its next century of community impact.
Schedule
FRIDAY NIGHT
November 7
6:30pm - 9pm
Alumni Dinner - This event will be restricted to alumni and former teachers at the building. We will honor several key people who have made this project a reality. Ticket purchasers also get to schedule a tour time on Saturday.
SATURDAY
November 8
9am - 5pm
General Admission - Come take a walk around the exhibit, learn about the building and its renovation on a self guided tour. Coffee bar and sodas provided.
SATURDAY NIGHT
November 8
6:30pm - 9pm
Fundraising dinner - Live music, auction, food, featured artists, subject matter experts who had a hand in the renovation and future of this building on hand to share stories, answer questions, and more. Ticket purchasers also get to schedule a tour time on Saturday.
SUNDAY
November 9
9am - 2pm
General Admission - Come take a walk around the exhibit, learn about the building and its renovation on a self guided tour. Coffee bar and sodas provided.
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