PHOTO GALLERY: Galactic Fun Zone employees prepare for Sept. 9 opening

Bartender Sara Schulz, 21, plays an arcade game in the empty bar at the Galactic Fun Zone on Tuesday. It is empty now, she said, but previous parties have been well attended. She projects it will become more crowded after the bowling alley and ballroom are completed.   ¦  Dan Brenner

In anticipation of the Sept. 9 grand opening of the new Galactic Fun Zone, employees have been completing finishing touches on the facility, preparing big screen TVs and constructing bowling alley floorboards on what will be eight lanes. The facility will also include billiards, laser tag and arcade games.