The next free "Fridays With Friends" event at the Ocean City Community Center is set for 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21.
The new program invites tens to hang out at the Community Center to listen to music, watch movies, participate in workout programs and swim.
Friday's event is the fourth of six scheduled for this winter and will include a horror film ("MAMA" or "Paranormal"), Ocean City Historical Museum tours, a lights-out ghost tour (9 to 10 p.m.), swimming, ping-pong and more.
The event is for Ocean City and Upper Township students 14 to 18 years old. Teens must show their school identification, but there is no cost to participate.
Yianni’s Cafe remains open until 9 p.m. and participants will be able to purchase energy drinks and other snacks.
The coordinating groups for the new program are:
- Municipal Alliance Committee
- Ocean City Police Department and Community Policing Unit
- Ocean Cty Free Public Library
- Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center
- Ocean City Recreation
The remaining dates will be on March 7 and 21 — with the next event moving to the Ocean City Sports and Civic Center.
