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Arts in the Park!

CyberKnight Computers Opens in Highland Park!

5th Annual Event, Sunday, September 3rd, from 11:30 to 4:30 Up to 50 handpicked artists from across the state will show and sell their art at the 5th annual Arts in the Park festival.
The festival, which is expected to draw upwards of 10,000, runs from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 13 on Raritan Avenue between Second and Fifth avenues.
“It’s a great afternoon of diversity and a broad mix of extraordinary art,” said James McCrone, Executive Director of Main Street Highland Park (MSHP). “There is something for everyone – for the serious art buyer, there will be a wealth of serious, committed artists, and for families, it’s a fun day.”
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Grand opening to coincide with Main Street Highland Park’s Arts in the Park
After nearly 11 years in New Brunswick, the owner of Cyber Knight Computers decided to move to Highland Park.
Cyber Knight Computers had a soft opening two weeks ago at its new location, 433 Raritan Ave., but owner Mike Beberman will celebrate a grand opening on Sunday, Sept. 13 in conjunction with Main Street Highland Park’s Arts in the Park festival.
“We've had a great response. There’s a welcoming feeling in Highland Park,” Beberman said.
There will be giveaways at the grand opening, from T-shirts to magnets MORE

 

Peachepot 1st Anniversary

The Cave closed until October

Peachepot celebrates its first anniversary; Boutique owner extends hours – With the rough economy directly affecting people’s spending habits, Peachepot owner Nora Weinberg wasn’t sure if she was going to make it to the store’s first anniversary.
But on Sept. 1, Weinberg put one candle on the cake.
“I opened the store just when the economy was tanking. It was a difficult year to anticipate sales and by mid-way through the first year, I didn’t think I was going to make it,” Weinberg said, adding that sales started to increase by spring.
Weinberg said she had to adjust the price points for the merchandise because she opened the women’s boutique, which has a customer base of girls and women from 15 to 45-years-old, with merchandise that was priced too high. “Now, most of the clothes are under $20, which is good for the high school girls,” she said. MORE

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Since 2004 the Cave has been happening weekdays after school, as a free place for young teens and pre-teens to enjoy recreation, socializing, and homework help. Run by the nonprofit organization Who Is My Neighbor? Inc. the Cave has served Downtown Highland Park for many years.
This year, however, The Cave has had to postpone opening. Charities such as Who Is My Neighbor have been hit hard by the nation’s weak economy; typical sources of grants to operate the Cave came up short. But a campaign is on to raise the shortfall and open the Cave by October 1st. Residents and businesses that see the Cave’s benefit to the entire community are already stepping up to assure that it may continue to offer 6th through 9th graders, from public, private, and home school, a good place to relax, play ping pong, eat a free healthy snack, or use the computer lab, under the supervision of caring adult volunteers.
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Family Martial Arts Academy: celebrates its 12th year in business in Highland Park!  The Academy was founded by Highland Park residents, Yvonne and Joel Levy.  More

Happy Birthday CENTERPIECE!! Celebrate our SIXTH Birthday and shop with us during Arts in the Park. Take up to SIXteen percent off your entire purchase.

Visit www.MusicTogetherHP.com to sign up for a free, 30-minute sample class of music and movement for your newborn, infant, toddler, and preschooler. In fact, join us for the whole semester!  Classes start Sept 14!
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Highland Park Garage Sale, October 17 & 18.  Contact Century 2/J.J. Laufer for details.

Pino’s September Wine specials:  20% discount on all wines priced on our shelves @ $20 @ bottle and higher…..a great time to buy those very special wines for your special occasions!

Come to the Farmer’s Market in October for a healthy cooking demonstration with Csilla Bischoff, Holistic Health & Nutrition Counselor on Friday, October 2nd  at 12:30.

Food Pantry needs donations!  The food pantry needs donations of peanut butter, canned meat, fish and breakfast cereal. See them at Arts in the Park!

A Better World Café will open in October ‘09 A joint venture between Elijah's Promise and Who Is My Neighbor Inc., the café will specialize in using seasonal local foods.  More to come!