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FREE COMMUNITY EVENT&nbsp;
 
 Open to the public. No professional background required.
 
 Protecting Our Children In The Era of Al and Social Media&nbsp;
 
 Co-hosted by Rebecca Sanin, Suffolk County Legislator &amp; Stacy Pellettieri, LCSW-R, Founder of Long Island Counseling&nbsp;


 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026&nbsp;
 
 RESERVE YOUR SPOT&nbsp;- <a href="https://luma.com/dnq7v1n7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://luma.com/dnq7v1n7</a> 
 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM&nbsp;
 
 The Huntington Hilton&nbsp;
 
 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY 11747&nbsp;


 In Person + Live Streamed&nbsp;
 
 Open to the public. No professional background required.&nbsp;
 
 In person + Live Streamed&nbsp;
 
 Coffee, juice, snacks and pastries available throughout the evening.
 
 Advance registration required. Seating is limited.&nbsp;


 Why This Summit Matters&nbsp;


 Technology is reshaping childhood. This free community summit brings together mental health professionals, educators, policymakers, child-safety and cybersecurity experts, parents and community leaders to examine the impact of Al, social media and digital life on children's mental health, learning, development and safety - and to discuss practical ways communities can reduce harm and help children thrive.&nbsp;


 MENTAL HEALTH &amp; DEVELOPMENT&nbsp;
 
 Featured Speakers&nbsp;
 
 Stacy Pellettieri, LCSW-R&nbsp;


 TECHNOLOGY &amp; CHILD SAFETY&nbsp;
 
 Al, social media, online risks, privacy, emerging technologies and practical protections.&nbsp;
 
 Founder, Long Island Counseling &amp; District Support Services&nbsp;
 
 Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds&nbsp;
 
 President &amp; CEO, Family and Children's Association&nbsp;
 
 David Schwed&nbsp;
 
 Lars Clemensen&nbsp;
 
 Leading Cybersecurity Expert&nbsp;
 
 Superintendent of Schools&nbsp;
 
 Dr. Danielle Gately&nbsp;
 
 Superintendent of Schools&nbsp;
 
 Rebecca Sanin&nbsp;


 POLICY &amp; ADVOCACY&nbsp;
 
 Local policies, legislation, school initiatives and community action that can create healthier environments for children.&nbsp;
 
 Suffolk County Legislator, District 16&nbsp;
 
 Monica R. Martinez&nbsp;
 
 New York State Senator&nbsp;
 
 Errol D. Toulon Jr.&nbsp;
 
 Sheriff of Suffolk County, New York&nbsp;
 
 Michael Fink&nbsp;
 
 Director of Technology; Founder, District Support Services &amp; Student Safety Alert&nbsp;
 
 Dr. Kathleen Hurley&nbsp;
 
 Neuropsychologist and Founder of Sage Psychology&nbsp;


 FOR PARENTS • CAREGIVERS EDUCATORS YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONALS GRANDPARENTS COMMUNITY MEMBERS&nbsp;

Local Event: You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit 

You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit 


    FREE COMMUNITY EVENT 
     
    Open to the public. No professional background required.
     
    Protecting Our Children...

Gold Coast Forum

Vice President JD Vance needs to come clean. He’s been pretending to be someone he’s not for far too long. Luckily, he has a chance to rewrite his old wrongs and his old memoir in his own one-man show. Hillbilly Allegedly&nbsp;tells the real story of JD Vance, and what made him change his mind and support Donald Trump. From growing up in Ohio to where his money came from for his Congressional campaign to why he’s the only logical choice for president in 2028…everything will be revealed! Featuring a live Q&amp;A with the VP.
$20
Dan Wilbur is a comedian and author whose work has been featured on&nbsp;The Onion News Network, IFC,&nbsp;McSweeney’s, MTV,&nbsp;Funny or Die,&nbsp;The Today Show, and Comedy Central’s&nbsp;@Midnight. His videos parodying the current Vice President JD Vance have amassed tens of millions of views across social media. He is the creator of the viral literary humor blog Better Book Titles, and the author of two humor books, How Not to Read (Penguin) and Never Flirt with Puppy Killers (Simon &amp; Schuster). His first comedy album Husband Material plays regularly on Sirius XM. He recently opened for Patton Oswalt around the Midwest and at the Beacon Theatre in NYC.

Local Event: Hillbilly Allegedly: A JD Vance Parody Show

Hillbilly Allegedly: A JD Vance Parody Show

Vice President JD Vance needs to come clean. He’s been pretending to be someone he’s not for far too long. Luckily, he has a...

Crest Hollow Country Club

We are counting down to After the Rain: A Charity Benefit on October 10 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY — and we cannot wait to gather our infertility, pregnancy loss, reproductive health, and fertility community together. 💗
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible sponsors helping make this event possible. Your support helps Chasing the Rainbows continue providing free support and resources to individuals and families navigating infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy loss, infant loss, and reproductive trauma.
We are SO excited to welcome Dr. Lucky Sekhon as our keynote speaker! 🩷 Dr. Lucky is a board-certified OB/GYN and fertility physician at RMA of New York, as well as the USA Today bestselling author of The Lucky Egg. Through her professional expertise and personal experience with IVF, she is passionate about helping people navigate fertility with knowledge, compassion, and hope.
AND HERE'S AN EXTRA REASON TO GRAB YOUR TICKET… Every attendee will receive a FREE SIGNED COPY of Dr. Lucky’s book, The Lucky Egg at the event!
Your ticket means an unforgettable event with an incredible community, an opportunity to hear from Dr. Lucky, a signed book to take home, and most importantly, you are helping fund free infertility and pregnancy &amp; infant loss support services for families across the country.

Bring your partner. Bring your friend. Bring someone who understands. Or come exactly as you are. ❤️
🎟️ Get your tickets here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/after-the-rain-chasing-the-rainbows-benefit-event-tickets-1993875248542" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/after-the-rain-chasing-the-rainbows-benefit-event-tickets-1993875248542</a>

Local Event: After the Rain: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Benefit Event for Chasing the Rainbows 🌈

After the Rain: Pregnancy and Infant Loss...

We are counting down to After the Rain: A Charity Benefit on October 10 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY — and we...

After the Rain: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Benefit Event for Chasing the Rainbows 🌈

Published

Find hope one page at a time. Glimmers &amp; Ink is a series of three 90-minute guided poetry and reflective writing workshops focused on healing, resilience and finding hope. Led by Janna "JT" Tusa, author of Glimmers of Hope Vol. I and Onward Glimmers of Hope II, each session invites you to write and explore your story, reflect to find clarity and peace, and connect with a supportive community.

All experience levels are welcome. Every participant receives a complimentary journal, pen and cup of coffee.
When: Saturdays, October 24, October 31 and November 7, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Published (Books · Wine · Beer), 47 Green Street, Huntington, NY 11743 Cost: $150 for the three-session package
To register: Scan the QR code on the event flyer, click attached link, or visit publishedli.com. Learn more about JT at theglimmerofhope.com.

Local Event: Glimmers & Ink: A Healing Writing Workshop with Author Janna "JT" Tusa

Glimmers & Ink: A Healing Writing Workshop with...

Find hope one page at a time. Glimmers & Ink is a series of three 90-minute guided poetry and reflective writing workshops...

Glimmers & Ink: A Healing Writing Workshop with Author Janna "JT" Tusa

Lodestar's 10 Year Celebration

Great food... an even greater cause. Lodestar Turns 10! Join us on&nbsp;Thurs. Nov. 5th in Huntington at Appliance World to celebrate 10 years of Lodestar’s mission and the families we’ve had the privilege to serve with over 50,000 home-based mental health visits. Featuring Top Chef Winner Harold Dieterle and an evening of exceptional food, conversation, and fun. Show up. Make a difference.Buy your tickets now — $75 earlybird pricing is expiring shortly: <a href="https://www.lodestarcs.org/lodestar-turns-10/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPdFpvQmdKdnVVZUltQmJzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqlnhbxm9KrkD8Fc7YFIDCCG61kRW8lOGtbE4IBJBLik1WaBvxERaNBq_cuH_aem_9YkWO_ezXcXCJm9C-FgzHA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.lodestarcs.org/lodestar-turns-10/</a>

Local Event: featuring Top Chef winner Harold Dieterle

featuring Top Chef winner Harold Dieterle

Great food... an even greater cause.  Lodestar Turns 10! Join us on Thurs. Nov. 5th in Huntington at Appliance World to...

Last Spring, <a href="https://johnscrazysocks.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">John&rsquo;s Crazy Socks</a> came home to Huntington Village. Now, John and Mark Cronin, the father-and-son team that founded John&rsquo;s Crazy Socks, have reimagined and rebranded their store as the <a href="https://wahooomarket.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wahooo Market by John</a>. We offer more than socks; you will find apparel, jewelry, home items, food (candy, cookies, and coffee), and fabulous gift products. You join the fun at 328A Main Street in Huntington Village. 
Shopping at the Wahooo Market by John is an experience. Yes, you will find products you love, but just stepping into the store will make you feel happy. Visitors tell us that the store makes them smile and lifts their spirits. You will meet John and our Sock Wranglers and help us employ people with differing abilities. 
John&rsquo;s Crazy Socks Gave Us a Foundation. Wahooo Market by John is New and Offers More
Wahooo Market grows directly out of ten years of building John's Crazy Socks. When we started that business, it was just the two of us, John and Mark, selling socks to make people happy. Over time, we expanded that mission to include hiring people with differing abilities and showing what they can do.
Now we're expanding again, moving beyond socks to include more products you will love, products for yourself and to give as gifts. It's still the two of us, father and son, leading the business. We want to reach more people and have a bigger impact.
Showing What People with Differing Abilities Can Do
As we grew John's Crazy Socks, we began hiring people with differing abilities. Today, more than half of our colleagues have a differing ability. With Wahooo Market, we want to create more jobs and reach more people, continuing to hire people with differing abilities as we grow.
At Wahooo Market, we sell gift items made by people with differing abilities, or by organizations that employ them. We carry books, some written by us, that are written by, for, and about people with differing abilities.
By opening a retail store, we've created a platform for bringing people together. We employ more people in more roles. We offer tours because it's important for people with differing abilities to see people like themselves working, it gives them hope and encouragement.
And there is so much more we can do with our store. We hold birthday parties. We hold information sessions on how to find a job or start a business. We hold parties and special events. It has already become a gathering place and an important part of the Huntington Village community.
Come for a visit. We are located at 328A Main Street in Huntington Village. Look for the sign out front. Come through the gate, walk down the short path, and enter a world full of joy.

Wahooo Market by John: Creating Joy in Huntington

Last Spring, John’s Crazy Socks came home to Huntington Village. Now, John and Mark Cronin, the father-and-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks...

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