Join the Easter Bunny and his furry friends for a continental breakfast Saturday, March 29 at the Highland High School cafeteria. The first seating is from 9-10 a.m. and the second seating is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The event features a bike drawing, basket raffles and photos with the bunny. INFO: Call (219) 923-3666. 

The Highland Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of full-time Fire Chief. Click here to download job description and requirements. Resumes will be accepted March 27 through 5 p.m. April 27. Send resumes to [email protected]. Questions? Call Town Councilman Philip Scheeringa at (219) 741-2841 or email at [email protected].

The Highland Police Department is accepting applications for position of full-time Police Social Worker. Resumes will be accepted now through April 25. Click here to view job description and qualifications. Interested applicants should submit their resume to [email protected].

Republic Services will schedule extra crews Tuesday, MAY 20 to collect trash and rubbish generated by spring cleaning. NOT INCLUDED: Construction debris, concrete, electronics, televisions, household hazardous waste and leaves. Televisions, computers and electronics may be recycled at the Public Works Department, 8001 Kennedy Ave. QUESTIONS? Please call Highland Public Works at (219) 972-5083.

The calendar may say spring, but the Highland Community Events Commission Board has already leap-frogged into planning the town’s Independence Day Celebration and looking for volunteers to help make this year’s Fourth of July festivities one for the record books. Interested in helping organize the parade? How about the Beer Garden or fireworks? INFO: Email [email protected] to volunteer or contact HCCE Events Liaison Alyce Van Drunen at [email protected] or (219) 838-0114. 

The Highland Law Enforcement Internship Program offers students and aspiring professionals hands-on experience in the criminal justice field, including patrol duties, investigations, community outreach and administrative functions. Click here to download an application. Questions? Email Internship Program Coordinator Det. Sgt. Lee Natelborg at [email protected] or call (219) 838-3184.