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<dl><dt>Tremendous Warehouse Furniture Liquidation&nbsp;Sale Saturday Octobert 3rd 9:30am-4:15pm on Route 1 in North&nbsp;Brunswick NJ....Dock 5 The Warehouses Behind Liberty Cannabis Dock 5&nbsp;</dt></dl>
This massive liquidation event will take place at 2300 Route 1 North, North&nbsp;Brunswick NJ The Warehouses Dock 5-Behind Panera in the white &amp; blue low warehouses.... next to&nbsp;Blue Star Glass
Don't miss this opportunity to find incredible deals on quality office furniture. We just took in a ton of beautiful commercial grade furniture like new from the several&nbsp;large Fortune 100 corporations selling 80% off new.&nbsp; Just got in Herman Miller Embody Chairs and have plenty of goodies like Herman&nbsp;Miller Mirra&nbsp; &amp; Steelcase Gesture...with a 3 year warranty!
<a href="https://null/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>All of our furniture is liquidated from the largest Fortune 100 corporations in the country that have downsized or relocated...Thousands of high-end ergonomic office chair starting @ $75 &amp; up, couches, soft seating, club chairs, cubicles, benching, stacking chairs, reception &amp; conference room furniture and so much more like new 80% off. All furniture cleaned, inspected, sanitized and in stock ready to go....
Delivery Available...We can help with your layout &amp; design.
We are loaded floor to ceiling with high-end furniture Herman&nbsp;Miller, Steelcase,&nbsp;Knoll, Haworth, Humanscale, Geiger, Andreu World etc.. 80% off new, like new with a 3 year warranty
Mention this post take $10 off!&nbsp; text for more details 732-677-8450
Architects, Designers, Furniture Dealers, Brokers, Stagers all welcome to save your clients money!

Local Event: Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Liquidation Sale

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Tremendous Warehouse Furniture Liquidation Sale Saturday Octobert 3rd 9:30am-4:15pm on Route 1 in North Brunswick NJ....Dock 5...

Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Liquidation Sale

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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;

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You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit 


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

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 🌈

Hardscrabble Theater presents its first-ever One-Act Play Festival, taking place from Friday, October 16th through Sunday,&nbsp;October 18th at its mainstage at St. Thomas Episcopal Church (298 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY). 
 
The ten plays featured in the festival will be performed twice each, once as a matinee and once in the evening at Hardscrabble Theater – located at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 298 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY. Program 1 will be presented on Friday, October 16th at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 17th
at 3:00 p.m. Program 2 will be performed on Saturday, October 17th at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 18th at 3:00 p.m.One of the plays is being directed by actor, radio personality, and Farmingdale native, Rob Bartlett. Familiar to many theatergoers for his great work in the Broadway plays, Little Shop of Horrors, Chicago the Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, and the revival of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple – and most recently as Hercule Poirot in Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island’s production of Murder on the Orient Express. 
Admission is $25&nbsp;to each of the four festival performances ($20 for students, seniors, and first responders). You can reserve tickets for the festival (recommended) by visiting the Hardscrabble Theater website at <a href="https://www.hardscrabbletheater.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hardscrabbletheater.com</a>. 
 
Note: Individual program tickets are available on the website. Use code: Patch for $5.00 off each ticket. 
 

PROGRAM SCHEDULE 
 Program 1:Friday, October 16th at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 17th at 3:00 p.m. 
Everything’s So Expensive Lately, written by Susan Bachner and directed by Pam Uruburu; featuring Paul DeFilippo, Melissa Fine, and Harrison Grimm: A recently downsized professional and a quirky jewelry maker have someone throw a wrench into their evening dinner date.
·The Luminous Hour, written by Joseph Sherer and directed by John Passadino; featuring Bob Hertz, Bobbie Ruth, and Joseph Sherer: Sometimes the most challenging dreams we may have are when we are awake.
·Dream Date, written by Peter Scarpinato and directed by Amy Nicole; featuring Alicia Spiegel and Meg Coyne: A man meets a beautiful woman through a dating agency, but all is not as it seems.
·Stuck In A Rut, written by Rose Weldon and directed by Stacey Portmore-Davies; featuring Megan Laguna, Morgan Faye Neudel, Beineon Portmore-Davies, Rita Sarli, and Josh Winderman: A gathering of friends leads to some important revelations.
·Soulmates, written by John Passadino and directed by Rob Bartlett; featuring Bob Hertz, John Passadino, Lu-Ann Passadino, and Bobbie Ruth: Certain situations may not always end up being what’s meant to be.
Program 2: Saturday, October 17th
at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 18th
at 3:00 p.m.
·A Little Old For This, written by Keith Whalen and directed by Kathy Becker; featuring Virginia Green, Joe Leary, and Elizabeth Rowe: Trick-or-Treating does not have an age limit.
·Clairevoyant, written by Nathan Christopher and directed by Jim Polen; featuring Alfio DiFranco and Laura Rosenfeld: Two people are trying to see their way through to the end.
·Nowhere Gets Busy This Time Of Year, written by John Blenn and directed by Patrick A. Reilly; featuring Steven Brennan, Michael D'Alto, Bryan Mayer, Renee McClean, and Nancy Walsh: A couple finds themselves in a precarious situation after their second date.
·Clearing Up The Clutter, written by Michelle Giusto and directed by Stanley Katz; featuring John Arthur Battaglia and Gina Marie: Going through old things may lead you to former dreams.
·Solving For The Unknowns, written by Michael Casano and directed by Jo Ann Katz; featuring Michael D'Alto, Renee McClean, and Patrick A. Reilly: A man unexpectedly revisits his old classroom to learn a new lesson.

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