Article: Clay Center to open July 12, officials promise: Opening gets the green light from construction chiefs

Clay Center officials say they are going to open to the public on the announced date this time, no ifs, ands or buts about it.

July 12.

They promise.

But if you don't already have tickets for grand opening celebration Saturday, it's too late.

The Clay Center handed all available tickets - 2,000 of them - in three days after announcing the opening date. Demand was so high, patrons are being ushered through the facility in two-hour waves beginning at 10 a.m. to stay within the fire code, said Clay Center spokeswoman Chrissy Preservati.

While it's too late to reserve a spot in the public open house, there will be other opportunities for residents to get their first peek at the Clay Center

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