Farmers' Market, Food Truck Feast

1. Highland Park Old L.A. Certified Farmers Market & Outdoor Fair

Highland Park's weekly Farmers Market is scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 23, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Avenue 57 and Marmion Way, adjacent to the Metro Gold Line. This is a special kind of market: Proceeds go to the North Figueroa Association, a nonprofit group that will use the money for the security, cleanliness and improvement of the North Fig corridor and community. Questions? Call (323) 255-5030 or visit www.oldla.org.

2. Food Truck Feast

Highland Park’s weekly food truck feast unfolds at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23, in the parking lot in front of the former Figueroa Produce building, located at 6312 N. Figueroa St., near the York Boulevard intersection. Food trucks from across Los Angeles are expected to be there until 9 p.m. Stay tuned for details.

3. Winter Camp

Mark your calendars: The Highland Park Recreation Center will host a winter camp for children aged five years to 13 years, Monday through Friday, from Dec. 30 through Jan. 10, 2014. The registration fee is $20 and the weekly fee $65. Camp hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended care, costing $20 per week, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call (213) 847-4875 for more information.

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