The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center kicks off a weekend of "firsts" beginning tonight, celebrating its grand opening with a lineup of full-scale bravo and special activities. ... Local donors and dignitaries will get first crack at sneaking a peek of the $38 million marvel at 6:30 this evening during a Red Carpet tour -- which includes hors d'oeuvres and a concert -- but the public can catch a glimpse of the facility at 2 p.m. Saturday during the dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting/Tom Hasslinger, CdA Press. And: More here. Kroc Center news release here.

Question: Anyone out there who still questions the involvement by Mayor Sandi Bloem, LCDC & other civic leaders in making the Kroc Center happen? Spencer?

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