🌱 ¡Guasabara! Inclusive Open Mic and 11 more events

Hey there, Highland Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Sounds of the Season: Winter Concert at Nicholas Music Center
• Tour Cedar Hill Prep on December 13
• Highland Park’s Owl Holiday Craft Markets at Main Street Highland Park, 212 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ, 08904

... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun; windy, colder, with a high of 36 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 26.
• Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 39 and low of 27 degrees.

📸 Around Highland Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Highland Park

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Sounds of the Season: Winter Concert
  Nicholas Music Center, 85 George St, New Brunswick
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Tour Cedar Hill Prep on December 13
  152 Cedar Grove Ln, Franklin Township
  10:30 am
• Highland Park’s Owl Holiday Craft Markets
  Main Street Highland Park, 212 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ, 08904,
  4:00 pm
• Philomusica Choir presents Magnificat!
  First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen, 270 Woodbridge Ave, Metuchen
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Highland Park’s Owl Holiday Craft Markets
  Main Street Highland Park, 212 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ, 08904,
  1:00 pm
• Philomusica Choir presents Magnificat!
  First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen, 270 Woodbridge Ave, Metuchen
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• ¡Guasabara! Inclusive Open Mic
  Raíces Cultural Center , 20 River Rd , Highland Park
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• HP Community Food Pantry Distribution
  Highland Park Community Center , 220 S 6th Ave , Highland Park
  9:30 am
• The Gerry Rosenthal Band — Pino's Gift Basket Shoppe, Wine Cellar & Lounge
  Pino's Gift Basket Shoppe and Wine Cellar , 13 N 4th Ave , Highland Park
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Living with Intention
  Greenhouse Loft , 431 Raritan Ave Second Floor , Highland Park
  9:00 am
• Santa Brunch at The Bistro!
  The Bistro at iPlay America , 108 Schanck Rd , Freehold
  11:00 am
• Menorah Lighting
  "Main Street Highland Park" - Community Development Organization , 212 Raritan Ave 1st Floor , Highland Park
  1:00 pm
• OWL MARKETS: Highland Park's Artisan and Crafter Holiday Markets
  212 Raritan Ave , Highland Park
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Borough Council Meeting
  Highland Park Borough Hall , Highland Park Municipal Building , 221 S 5th Ave , Highland Park
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Piscataway

• Community Event Aims to Bring Warmth and Food Essentials to Piscataway Families (tapinto.net)
• Holiday DUI Patrols Increase as Piscataway Police Join Statewide Safety Crackdown (tapinto.net)
• 2025 Garden State Hardwood Classic Preview: Rutgers vs Seton Hall (onthebanks.com)

Edison

• Students at the Edison Academy Magnet School Win 2025 Congressional App Challenge for NJ Sixth District (tapinto.net)
• Move over, Costco! NJ shoppers can't get enough of this cheap Sam's Club's treat (nj1015.com)
• Hero Edison cops rescue sleepy driver from Peter J. Barnes swamp (mycentraljersey.com)

Woodbridge

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