Here's a round-up of What's New and What's Happening in Highland Park, NJ
Park Partners Grant Program Opens, Applications Due, 3/5
The program awards grant funds of up to $2,000 to residents for five community-based projects that fit into one or more of the following categories Environment, Arts; Culture & Diversity; Safety Universal Access or Health & Wellness; and Highland Park High School Student(s) class/club/projects.
Lunar New Year Dragon and Lion Dance, Tuesday, 2/6
Please join the Highland Park Community Center , 220 South 6th Ave, at noon for a Lunar New Year celebration featuring the Metuchen Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe For more information, please call 732-819-0052.
Painting with Cristina, Tuesdays, 2/13, 2/20 & 2/27
Join Cristina at the Highland Park Community Center, 220 South 6th Avenue, at 9:30 a.m. for a painting class. All materials will be provided. For more information or to register, please call 732-819-0052.
Songs & Stories for Littles, Wednesday, 2/14
Stories, songs, movements and rhymes for babies, toddlers and their caregivers! This storytime takes place in the Zone 6 Teen Center, 600 Benner Street at 10:30 a.m.
Free Groceries from H.P. Gives a Hoot, Tuesdays 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 & 2/28 & Wednesdays 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 & 2/29
Highland Park Gives a Hoot offers free groceries to Highland Park families in need of support. Distributions are held every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Zone 6/Teen Center, 600 Benner Street.
Food Pantry Distribution, Thursday 2/8 & 2/22 & Saturday 2/10 & 2/24
The Highland Park food pantry distribution will take place at the Highland Park Community Center, 220 South 6th Avenue. Visit the Borough website for additional dates. For more information contact Nicole Huff at (732) 819-0052.
Highland Park Recreation Programs
Highland Park Recreation offers a variety of adult and youth programs. Families that qualify for free and reduced lunch are eligible for a 60% discount on all programs offered by the Borough.
Employment Opportunities
We are hiring for a Full-time Firefighter and Crossing Guards, apply online at the Borough’s website
