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If you are a Highland Park resident who is a published author, the Highland Park Planet wants to feature your work or works in “Write On.” HPP begins this initiative with a good summertime read about vampires “House of Caine: The Book of Enoch,” by Fahim Nassar. READ MORE
Sixteen-year-old Amita Shukla, with an interest and talent in both art and engineering, is going to represent Highland Park in the 2015 session of the New Jersey Governor’s School of Engineering and Technology, where she will collaborate with other high school students on an original research project to present at the end of the program. READ MORE
The Highland Park Farmers Market, renowned throughout Central Jersey for its large selection of high quality certified Jersey Fresh products, begins its season on Friday, June 5. Taking place weekly on Fridays until December 18, the market has become a community anchor, bringing people together to shop, socialize and enjoy special entertainment activities. It is produced by Main Street Highland Park, in partnership with community sponsor St. Peter’s Healthcare System. READ MORE
Highland Spark lends spark to the lives of jewelry artisans – and to Highland Park’s downtown retail environment. Pictured is Ann Russell of Princeton working on a necklace and pendant. READ MORE
“Bridge View” is an occasional column that focuses on arts and entertainment happenings on the other side of the Albany Street Bridge.
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The Highland Park Food Pantry is seeking a new volunteer coordinator to help fulfill its important mission of providing food security to the dozens of Highland Park residents who for whatever reason are having problems putting food on the table. READ MORE
Meals on Wheels in Greater New Brunswick is hosting a Wine Tasting and Silent Auction benefit, Thursday, May 14, 2015, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency, 2 Albany Street, New Brunswick. READ MORE
May 3, 2015, promises to be a marathon of fun and camaraderie for the Highland Park community. Activities begin at 9 a.m. with the annual 5k race, followed by the special superhero-themed kids’ races, followed by an afternoon of food and entertainment on Main Street. www.mainstreethp.org
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Tickets are expected to sell quickly to the March 29, 5 pm, performance of Studio J Theater Arts at Anshe Emeth. The student actors, some of whom are pictured, are performing “Only in America,” a celebration of the spring themes of renewal and hope. READ MORE
Highland Park High School Environmental Club presents three films whose purpose is to inspire thought and conversation about the consequences of our action on the environment that we treasure. The films are timed to lead up to the celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2015. READ MORE