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September 17, 2026
Community Happenings, Networking Events, Quick Hits

Community Happenings! Grand Opening, Rosemarie @ The Experience, LI AUTHORS, Ray’s Room, NYC Connects, PULSE Comedy Show, Fight for Charity …

Community
Happenings…

Grand Opening of Healing Arts Collective
Healing Through Creativity, Beauty & Human Connection!
Thursday, September 17th, 2026 5:30PM – 8PM

@ Healing Arts Collective – 81 Scudder Avenue, Northport, NY

Join us for the Grand Opening of Healing Arts Collective—a welcoming space dedicated to healing, creativity, connection, and well-being. Come meet our practitioners, explore our services, and discover a supportive community committed to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. We look forward to celebrating this exciting new beginning with you!

Carla Trigo
Healing Arts Collective
Call / Text: 631-599-0654

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Live Music with Rosemarie
Friday, September 18th | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

@ The Experience
180 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge NY

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music performed by Rosemarie! Sip, unwind, and enjoy our Happy Hour drink specials while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere. Bring your friends and make it a night to remember! Hope to see you there!

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Long Island Authors
@ Heritage Country Fair
Saturday, September 19th, 12PM–4PM

Family Fun for Readers of All Ages

JoinLong Island Authors at the Heritage Country Fair! Enjoy a wonderful day filled with live music, dancing, delicious food, crafts, animals, pony rides, and fun for the whole family! While you’re there, be sure to stop by, meet some of Long Island’s talented local authors, discover their stories, and support our creative community. Come for the festivities—leave with a great new book!

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Ray’s Room Networking Breakfast
Tuesday, September 22nd, 8AM – 10AM

@ TRI BUILD CONSTRUCTION
967 Main St #7, Holbrook, NY

Connect – Collaborate – Grow

Start your morning by building meaningful relationships, exchanging ideas, and creating new opportunities with local professionals. Thanks to our sponsors! Please RSVP by text to: 631-592-2832. We look forward to seeing you there!

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NAIPC In- Person Meeting
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
8:30-9:00am Meet, Greet, Eat
9:00-10:00am Chapter Meeting

@ Emerge Nursing and Rehabilitation
2 Medical Plaza, Glen Cove, NY

The National Aging in Place Council® was founded on the belief that an overwhelming majority of older Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, but lack awareness of home and community-based services that make independent living possible. For more information or to learn more about the NAIPC, Long Island Chapter, please click here.

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Cinderella and the Candy Kingdom
September 23rd & 24th 6PM

@ Okerblom Law Firm, PLLC
1440 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Islandia, NY

Get Your Tickets!!! Cinderella and the Candy Kingdom is a fun-filled family production bursting with playful characters, whimsical surprises, and deliciously clever candy-inspired comedy that audiences of all ages will enjoy. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a memorable live performance presented by The Networking Drama Club of Long Island. Your ticket includes networking, refreshments, and the show. Hope you can join us!!!

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NYC Connects Business Breakfast
Thursday, September 24th, 2026 8AM

@ Trattoria Bianca – New Yorker Hotel
(Across The Street from Penn Station)
481 8th Ave, New York, NY

Igniting Business in NYC!!!

Join Tom Paccione – TPAC Consulting and friends for a business breakfast that will lead to new opportunities, strategic partnerships, and lasting success. If you’re looking to expand your NYC reach, please click here or call / text Tom – 516-650-2998 for RSVP/ more information.

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The Over 50 Fair!
Sunday, September 27th 10AM – 4:30PM

@ The Huntington Hilton, Melville, NY

Discover a day filled with opportunities, inspiration, and fun at The Over 50 Fair!Meet a wide variety of vendors showcasing products and services designed for today’s active adults. Enjoy informative speakers, valuable resources, health and wellness information, giveaways, and so much more. Don’t miss this exciting community event—we look forward to seeing you there! Please click here for ticket / vendor information.

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2026 PULSE Comedy Night Fundraiser
Sunday, September 27th, 6PM

@ The Brokerage, Bellmore, NY

Donate a Raffle. Become A Sponsor. Get Your Tickets!

Please join us for the 2026 PULSE Comedy Night Fundraiser.

A night of laughter, community, great raffle prizes, and most importantly, a chance to support an organization that is making a real difference in people’s lives. You can expect an incredible night, contagious laughter, and a wonderful energy that fills the room from start to finish. Thanks to all who make it possible. Get Your Tickets!

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Annual Benefit for the Children’s Center
at Nassau County Family Court
Honoring: John M. Zenir
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 5:30PM – 8:30PM

@ Stewart Manor Country Club
51 Salisbury Ave, Stewart Manor, NY

Join us for the Annual Benefit supporting the Children’s Center at Nassau County Family Court as we proudly honor John M. Zenir. Enjoy a meaningful evening of community and celebration while helping advance the Center’s vital work on behalf of children and families. Cocktails and a buffet dinner. Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Please click here for tickets / more information.

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Melville Chamber’s
Business Expo 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 10AM 3PM

@ Hilton – 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, NY

The Business Expo offers excellent opportunities to network with industry leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Exhibitors can showcase their products and services to an engaged, targeted audience, fostering meaningful conversations and building strategic connections. The event is FREE to attend. Please click here or contact the Melville Chamber of Commerce – 631-517-0017 for more information!

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Melville Lions Club Comedy Fundraiser
Saturday, November 7th, 6:30PM

@ Moose Lodge #318 – Greenlawn, NY

Please join this fantastic event! Doors open at 6:30 PM for a dinner buffet, followed by the comedy show starting at 8:30 PM. Tickets are $75.00 per person, and all proceeds go directly toward supporting local Lions Club. The event will also be honoring a Local Hero whom is a Double Purple Heart Recipient with the 2026 Man of The Year. Please contact Rich Hoffman – (516) 527-7035 for more details!

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Ding! Ding! Ding! James Donnelly
Long Island’s Fight for Charity

Monday November 23rd, 2026 6PM
@ The Hilton Long Island, Melville

James Donnelly and many other brave Long Islander’s are stepping into the ring for a great cause as a participant in the Long Island Fight for Charity. Through their dedication, courage, and community spirit, James and other volunteers help raise funds and awareness for local charities that make a meaningful difference across Long Island. Sponsorships Available. All support is appreciated. Get Your Tickets!!! Join us in cheering James and others on as they fight for something bigger than themself!