All are invited to the Surf City Firehouse at 713 Long Beach Blvd. on Sept. 25 for a full-day block party hosted by Surf City Fire and EMS to benefit Surf City teenager Matt Adams. His community is giving back to the 17-year-old, who has dedicated so much of his young life to service.

Adams is a Surf City volunteer junior firefighter, lifeguard and Eagle Scout. He was scheduled to begin EMT school in July.