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The Reformed Church of Highland Park, known for its care-giving counseling and outreach in the community, is going one step further by hosing a half-day workshop in February to train congregations in the techniques of enhancing and expanding care-giving to the needy n their communities. READ MORE
Clip Arts in the Park will feature brief “clips” about the arts and lifestyle scene in Highland Park. The Highland Park Planet encourages the readers to email arts and culture press releases to the editor at phersh@highlandparkplanet.org. READ MORE
HPP Biz Briefs is an occasional column providing noteworthy updates in the Highland Park business community. Please send us your submissions – whether it be a new business or a new owner, new product, new location, new event for an existing business or retail enterprise. We want to hear from you. So please email the editor at: phersh@highlandparkplanet.org. READ MORE
Residents of all ages are invited to enliven their winter scene by attending free jazz concerts at the Highland Park Library, thanks to the talents of the Mason Gross School of the Arts faculty and students. No need to register, just come and enjoy on Sunday afternoon Jan. 18 and a subsequent concert on the evening of Feb. 17. READ MORE
The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce invites the region’s political and economic leaders, as well as citizens interested in the economic health of the region, to its Economic Development Forum Breakfast on Thursday, Jan. 15, Forsgate Country Club in Monroe. Enjoy sharing good food and conversation and possibly come away with some creative initiatives for the Central Jersey region.
Dog trainer is barking up the right tree with his upcoming course on dog behavior at the Highland Park Library. Attend both sessions and become your dog’s best friend. READ MORE
The residents cast their votes on Jan. 4, 2015, a special election day. The community now has its Park Partners – the winners of community grants given to initiatives that will enhance the lives of Highland Park’s residents. READ MORE
Dozens of residents filled the Middle School Monday night as the Highland Park Board of Education welcomed three new members and reorganized to elect new leadership. READ MORE
If you know a good idea when you see one, be sure to visit the Highland Park Senior/Youth Center on Sunday, Jan. 4.. Proposals for the Park Partners Community Grant Program will be on display from 4-5 p.m. at the center, 221 S. Sixth Ave. Grant categories fall into one of six categories: entertainment, arts, culture and diversity, safety, and universal access or health and wellness. One program in each category can receive a grant up to $2,000. READ MORE
