ALTON - The Riverbender.com Community Center will offer an exciting new virtual reality attraction Friday, March 23.

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"Experience exciting new Virtual Reality attraction at the Riverbender.com Community Center tomorrow (Friday 3/24)," said John Hentrich, Executive Director of the center. "We will be demonstrating our new Oculus Virtual Reality headset between the hours of 7:30 and 9:30.

"Anyone attending our Friday Night Open Play event is welcome to try out this new technology at no extra charge. You can ride a virtual roller coaster, face your fears in a scary virtual world,  or enjoy 360-degree photos and videos from around the world.  Come early to reserve your spot, stay late and enjoy all that the center has to offer!"

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Riverbender.com Community Center is open to teens and families from 6 to 10 p.m. every Friday and there is always something new and fun to do. The cost to enjoy everything the center has to offer is just $5 for members, $10 for non-members, and $15 for families.

The non-profit teen center offers pool tables, ping pong, a climbing wall, arcade and video games, skeeball, a new air hockey table courtesy of Brickman Orthodontics, a movie theater, Internet cafe, driving simulators, and much more.    

For more information check out the website at www.Riverbender.com/communitycenter  

Volunteer adult chaperones, high school workers, and donations are always needed and appreciated.  Contact Matt Contarino if you are able to help in any way at (618) 465-9850 extension 212.

 

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