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Calendar & Events
12th Annual Downtown Farmers Market opens
Fridays through November 21, 11:30 AM to 5 PM at 222 Raritan Avenue
The focus of the Downtown Farmers Market is the New Jersey growers; others also sell baked items, cut flowers, and prepared lunches. For more information, call Main Street Highland Park at 732.828-8444 or email jmccrone@mainstreethp.org.
Weekly Meeting of Christian Singles
8 PM Fridays at 44 Stelton Rd, Piscataway
Hosted by the Christian Science Committee; for more information, call 732.752-8900.
Friday Night Dance Parties
Fridays 9 PM to midnight at Edison VFW Hall (1970 Woodbridge Ave., Edison)
$12
Classes of varying dances and levels; refreshments will be served. Presented by Brandis Dance Theater.
Amateur Poetry Readings
Every other Wednesday, 9-11 PM at West End Coffee Bar
(152 Easton Ave., New Brunswick)
Let Freedom Ring!
Fri Jul 4 11 AM at Historic Christ Church
(5 Paterson Street, New Brunswick)
Celebrate a re-enactment of the third reading of the Declaration of Independence, July 1776 in New Brunswick. Live music and refreshments. For more information, call 732.545-6262, ext. 3.
Independence Day 2008
Fri Jul 4 at 2 PM at East Jersey Olde Towne
(1050 River Road, Piscataway)
Free
American Historical Theatre presents an interpretation of the Marquis de Lafayette, the eager 19-year-old French noble who volunteered to serve America, proved himself in battle, and became a protégé to George Washington. Registration is required; for more information, call 732.745-3030 (TTY 732-745-3888).
Summer Concert Series
Fri July 4 evening at Lake Papaianni
(100 Municipal Blvd., Edison)
Free
Grass Roots plays music of the '60s and '70s. Opening act at 5:30 PM, concert at 7 PM, fireworks at 9 PM. For more information, call 732.248-7312.
Rangoli Demonstration & Workshop with Rupal Bhander
Sun Jul 6, 2 PM at East Jersey Olde Towne
(1050 River Road, Piscataway)
Powder of white limestone, rice flour and other organics are colored and used to create picturesque offerings to the gods, in the ancient Hindu religious art of floor and wall painting. For more information, call 732.745.4489.
Creepy Crawly Critters
Wed Jul 9, 4 PM at the Library<bold>
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Buggy crafts, games, and stories for children in kindergarten through second grade. Registration is required.
Random Acts of Fun
Thurs July 10, 5 to 9 PM along Raritan Avenue
Highland Park's annual rolling block parties, featuring games, prizes and entertainment. Along Raritan Avenue, between Adelaide and Second Avenues. For more information, call 732.828-8444 or visit www.mainstreethp.org.
Bugs Bugs, Bugs
Thurs Jul 10, 7 PM at the Library
(31 North Fifth Ave., H.P.)
Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Jessica Ware and Debin Sun, graduate students in the R.U. Department of Entomology, will talk about insects, metamorphosis, camouflage, and mosquitoes. Live specimens will be shown.
Craft Show
Fri Jul 11 to Sun Jul 13 at NJ Convention & Expo Center
(Raritan Center, Edison)
$8 ($7 with online discount coupon).
Country Folk Art presents Home Decor & More craft show with many artisans from across the country. http://www.countryfolkart.com/
Marc's Place coffeehouse
Sat Jul 12, 8 PM at Reformed Church of H.P.
(19 So. Second Ave., downstairs in “The Cave")
Free-Donations Welcome
Discussion topic: Two Struggles Against U.S. Repression - The Cuban Five & the Middlesex Immigrant Detention Fight
Speakers: Jane Franklin, historian & author; Flavia Alaya, founding member of NJ Civil Rights Defense Committee.
Music to be announced
Poetry by: Mitch Katz, Activist and author of Unlocking the Exits
Come for the food and performances -- stay for the conversation!
For more information contact Dorothy, 732.828-8937.
Traditional Greek Folk Dance performance by the Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey
Wed Jul 16, 7:30 PM at Plainsboro Middle School
(55 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro)
The Hellenic Dancers will take the audience on a tour of Greece as they perform dances from all over the Greek diaspora. The traditional handmade outfits that the dancers wear will also be discussed. For more information, call 732.745.4489.
Mother Nature-Interactive Theatre
Thurs Jul 17, 7 PM at the Library
(31 North Fifth Ave., H.P.)
Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Kitty Jones performs her one-woman show where audience members are cast right into the show. The delicate balance of the ecosystem is revealed by Mother Nature and her friends.
Family Story Time
Thurs Jul 24, 7 PM at the Library
(31 North Fifth Ave., H.P.)
Stories, crafts and songs during an evening story time recommended for families with children ages three through five.
Hebrew Speaking Club-CHUG IVRIT
Sun Jul 27, 10 AM at home of Eli Leiter & Rosey Bell
(134 Highland Ave., Edison)
Free
Your second chance to hear this dynamic father and son duo, Yitzhak and Nadav Salomon! For more info., contact Rachel Weintraub at rachel@weintraubworld.net or call 732.819-9298.
Mr. Ray LIVE!Fundraiser
Sun Jul 27, 6:30 PM at Senior/Youth Center
(220 South Sixth Ave., H.P.)
The children’s rock singer is recommended for families with children ages 8 and under. Admission is $10, and tickets can be bought at the library in advance.
Mystery Panel-Meet the Mystery Authors
Thurs Jul 31 at 7 PM at the Libray
(31 North Fifth Ave., H.P.)
Meet award winning New Jersey mystery writers Jeff Cohen, author of the humorous It Happened One Knife; Ken Isaacson, author of courtroom mystery Silent Counsel; and Chris Grabenstein, author of Whack a Mole, a shore mystery from the John Ceepak Series.
Children/Family Story Time
Thurs Aug 7, 7 PM at the Libray
(31 North Fifth Ave., H.P.)
Stories, crafts, and songs during an evening story time recommended for families with children ages three through five.
Book Buddies Party
Thurs Aug 14, 3 PM at the Library
(31 North Fifth Ave., H.P.)
Today we celebrate the end of the 2008 Book Buddies Program! We'll have treats for all the Buddies. Families and siblings are welcome as we congratulate our community-minded teens and the reading achievements of the small Buddies.
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