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ONLINE LIVE- 80s & 90s (Music, Movies, TV, Sports, Culture) Trivia

ONLINE LIVE- 80s & 90s (Music, Movies, TV, Sports, Culture) Trivia

Wed, Sep 23, 12:45 AM
From Frugal Fun Finders

**Prepay required at :** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13612](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13612) Joining the event is easy and convenient as you can participate from the comfort and safety of your own home using either a computer with a webcam or a smartphone, iPad, or tablet. ABOUT Our in-person Trivia events have always been a hit, attracting a large number of enthusiastic participants. Now, we have developed an innovative system that allows you to enjoy these events without leaving your home. HOW IT WORKS This event takes place entirely on zoom. You will be able to see and hear the other participants as you play along. Moreover, you'll have the opportunity to meet and interact with other trivia enthusiasts. When the game begins, the host will ask a series of trivia questions. Your objective is to come up with the correct answers and jot them down on your paper. Once a round is complete (typically consisting of around 6 questions), we will go through the answers and determine the participant with the highest score for that round. The winner will receive a raffle ticket, giving them a chance to win exciting prizes at the end of the event. Prizes may include Amazon Gift Cards, free entry to future events, and other exciting goodies. Throughout the event, we will have multiple rounds of play and a virtual system in place to introduce you to other participants. HOW TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL ROOM After purchasing your ticket, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. Simply click on the link to log in and join the virtual room for the event. RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. **Prepay required at :** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13612](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13612) Cost: $11.99- $20 depending on how early you register.

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CFO AI Leverage Report: AI Budgets, ROI and Finance Sign-Off

Sun, Oct 4, 3:30 PM
From The Executive Community by Open Future Forum

Enterprise AI is moving from experimentation into the finance office. Open Future Forum has released the **CFO AI Leverage Report, Edition 1**, introducing the **Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index** and the **CFO AI Leverage Index**. The report examines how CFOs and senior finance leaders are evaluating AI budgets, buying authority, ROI, productivity, governance and the question now sitting at the center of enterprise AI adoption: **Can AI help companies grow output without growing headcount at the same rate?** Read the report here: [https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report](https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report) This private executive discussion will focus on what the report means for CFOs, founders, finance leaders, AI operators, investors and enterprise executives. We will look at how AI buying is shifting, who signs off on AI purchases, what finance teams are measuring, and why AI ROI is becoming a CFO-level issue rather than only a technology issue. According to the report, enterprise generative AI spending reached approximately **$37 billion in 2025**, more than tripling from the prior year. At the same time, the share of AI spend funded from experimental innovation budgets fell from **25% to 7%** in one year, showing that AI is moving into core operating budgets. The report also draws on Open Future Forum’s 2026 executive community activity, including **200+ executive registrations across 20+ events**, with **60+ finance leaders and operators**, **50+ security leaders**, and **100+ founders**. In an early directional read, **3 in 5 finance leaders asked said the CFO or finance organization signs off on AI purchases**, rather than the CEO or IT. This discussion is connected to the **CFO Executive Forum**, Open Future Forum’s invitation-only community for CFOs and senior finance leaders of high-growth companies. The CFO Executive Forum hosts small, off-the-record gatherings across Silicon Valley focused on AI, capital allocation, governance, growth, risk, productivity and the changing role of the finance function. Learn more about the CFO Executive Forum here: [https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum](https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum) **What we will discuss** How CFOs are evaluating enterprise AI spend Why AI budgets are moving from innovation budgets into operating budgets Who signs off on enterprise AI purchases How finance leaders are measuring AI ROI Whether AI can create real headcount leverage Where AI improves productivity, margin and capital efficiency Why founders selling AI tools need to understand the finance buyer How boards and investors are starting to ask harder questions about AI value **Who should attend** This event is designed for CFOs, VPs of Finance, controllers, finance operators, CEOs, founders, investors, enterprise AI leaders and executives responsible for AI budgets, AI transformation, productivity, governance or capital allocation. **Why this matters** The first phase of enterprise AI was about adoption. The next phase is about leverage. Executives are no longer asking only whether AI works. They are asking whether AI creates measurable business value, improves productivity, reduces operating drag, supports growth and helps teams do more without simply adding more tools, more vendors and more headcount. That is a finance question. The CFO AI Leverage Report and Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index are designed to track that shift over time. **Key links** CFO AI Leverage Report: [https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report](https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report) CFO Executive Forum: [https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum](https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum) Open Future Forum: [https://openfutureforum.com](https://openfutureforum.com/)

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Bayside Singles Mingle Blowout Party- Comp admission for first 50 registered

Bayside Singles Mingle Blowout Party- Comp admission for first 50 registered

Fri, Sep 25, 11:00 PM
From Frugal Fun Finders

Register at [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13667](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13667) First 50 registered get in complimentary. **\*Two item minimum purchase per person at this venue\*** **About** **Included** \* Ice breaker games \*Conversational level music \* Fun prizes/giveaways and \* The opportunity to mingle with singles - no swiping required! \*This event is not meant to be age specific or gender balanced\* **Rsvps on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a multi group event.** 2 item minimum purchase per person. Register at [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13667](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13667)

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Monthly Meetup: Montclair Coffee, Gadgets & Startups

Monthly Meetup: Montclair Coffee, Gadgets & Startups

Mon, Sep 28, 11:00 PM
From Montclair Coffee, Gadgets & Startups

### New Day. New Time. New Location! We’re switching things up for our next **Montclair Coffee, Gadgets & Startups** meetup! Join us **Monday, September 28 at 7:00 PM** at our new location, **Panera Bread, 15 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair**. This month, **Peter Rifkind** will introduce us to **Showcast**, a technology he built to make discovering live music easier. **Showcast turns concert announcements into a playlist-like preview so you can quickly hear who’s playing before you decide to go.** Peter will share how Showcast works, the problem he set out to solve, and some of the technology behind it. Then we’ll open things up for questions, ideas, and conversation. As always, come ready to **connect, share, and meet other curious people interested in technology, gadgets, startups, and new ideas.** ☕ **New day:** Monday ⏰ **New time:** 7:00 PM 📍 **New location:** Panera Bread, 15 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair **All are welcome!**

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Virtual Speed Dating - Men ages 42-57 and Women 37-54

Virtual Speed Dating - Men ages 42-57 and Women 37-54

Tue, Sep 22, 11:00 PM
From Frugal Fun Finders

Open to those who live or work in NYC Tri State area. \*\*\* **Prepay required at** [https://www.WeekendDating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13661](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13661) $20-$30 depending on how early you register. DISCOUNT CODE: VIRTUAL How else is it similar/different from Traditional Speed Dating One on One dates: We will break participants into pairs of two, just like we do with traditional speed dating. You will get to speak to each dates for a specified amount of time (typically 4-6 minutes). After the specified number of minutes, the guys will rotate to the next date and the process continues. Just like with traditional speed dating, at the end of the event you will be able to let us know who you were interested in. We will send you both mutual matches (you picked them and they picked you) as well as one way matches (they picked you but you did not pick them). **You are given 20 minutes from the end of the event to let us know who you are interested in and will receive the results the same night (usually within one hour) or the next morning. You will not have to wait 24 hours or more to get your results.** \*\*\* How many potential dates will be there? **The minimum number of potential dates will be 5 and the maximum will be about 15. If for any reason there were less than 5 members of the opposite sex in attendance, you would get credit for a future Virtual event.** \*\*\* How do I find the Virtual Room? After you purchase your ticket, you will get a confirmation appear on your screen along with the zoom link for you to use to log in. **RSVPS on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a multi group event.** **Prepay required at** [https://www.WeekendDating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13661](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13661) $20-$30 depending on how early you register. DISCOUNT CODE: VIRTUAL

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Beginner Frisbee Learning League - Women & Genderqueer Folks

Beginner Frisbee Learning League - Women & Genderqueer Folks

Tue, Sep 22, 10:00 PM
From Beginner Frisbee Learning League - Women & Genderqueer Folks

Beginner Ultimate Frisbee Friends (B.U.F.F.) is a beginner-focused league, geared towards players with 0-2 years of experience. This space is open to anyone but cis dudes (abcd). Let's get Beginner Ultimate Frisbee Friends (BUFF) together! Signup Link: https://discny.org/e/beginner-ultimate-frisbee-for-she-they-we-fall-2026-b When: Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Dates: September 23rd through November 25th Where: Sternberg Park Goals of this league: Create a social space to stay active and learn a new sport! By the end of the league all participants should feel comfortable going to an ultimate pickup game anywhere in the world on their own. What are the rules to Ultimate Frisbee? We will teach the rules, the jargon, and fundamental skills! Ultimate Frisbee is traditionally played 7 v 7 on a field similar to a football field. The object of the game is to score goals. A goal is scored when a player catches a pass in the end zone their team is attacking. A player may not run while holding the disc. The disc is advanced down the field by passing to your teammates. A disc that is dropped, thrown out of bounds, or intercepted by the defending team results in a change of possession. Ultimate Frisbee is a non contact sport. Format: 20 minutes of throwing instruction 20 minutes of strategic instruction 45 minutes of gameplay (Full field or mini, based on numbers) Participants that register for the full session will receive an official Ultimate Disc to keep What to bring: Water A dark-colored and white-colored shirt, jersey, or pinney. (Please avoid grey, light blue, light yellow etc) Cleats (if you have them) but no metal spikes Bathrooms: There are no unlocked bathrooms on the premises after dark. During the day, the bathrooms are multi-stall, designated with “women’s” and “men’s” signs. DiscNY Bathroom Descriptions Come have some fun with us!! Registration Details: First time? If you'd like to come try the event out before registering for the full event, no problem! We'll just need a waiver from you for your first session, and if you choose to come back, we ask that you fully register. Make sure to give us a heads-up that you'll be there. Cost: Pay What You Can (PWYC) for the whole season or a per-week option. More details and Signup: https://discny.org/e/beginner-ultimate-frisbee-for-she-they-we-fall-2026-b

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Frequently asked questions

Budget-friendly events are activities that are either free or low-cost, allowing people to enjoy social gatherings without spending too much money. In New York, such events can include group meetups at local parks, free community festivals, or low-cost workshops.

To find budget-friendly events in New York City, use Meetup to search for low-cost groups and activities. You can filter for free events or those with minimal fees and explore a variety of interests from cultural gatherings to casual meetups.

Yes, Meetup can be a great tool for cost-effective socializing. By connecting with various community groups, you can participate in enriching activities that are either free or have a nominal fee, making social engagement accessible and affordable.

You do not need a membership to join most Meetup events. Simply create a free account, browse events that interest you, RSVP, and attend. Some groups might have special membership perks but are not required for event participation.

Meetup offers various low-cost or free events, making it ideal for those cautious about spending. By joining groups and attending pocket-friendly events, participants can network and socialize without financial pressure.

The frequency of budget-friendly events in New York can vary, depending on community activity and organizer availability. Some groups might host weekly events, while others may convene less often, typically influenced by the interest and engagement of participants.

Not all events on Meetup are free, but many groups do offer either free or low-cost activities, especially in a city as vibrant as New York. Always check event details to see if any fees apply.

Popular budget-friendly events in NYC include cultural festivals, language exchange meetups, park gatherings, and free art or music events. These foster community engagement without high costs, making them attractive to many residents and visitors.

RSVPing for free events on Meetup is straightforward: select your event, click 'Join' or 'RSVP,' and you're set! Be timely, as spots for popular events can fill quickly even when they're free.

The attendance at Meetup events varies. Some budget-friendly events can attract large groups, making for a lively experience, while others may be more intimate, depending on the nature of the activity and the organizer's approach.

You can often bring friends to Meetup events, but it’s best to check the specific event details. Sometimes, RSVP is required per person. Bringing friends can enhance the communal experience and introduce them to the Meetup platform.

Meetup provides a broad range of budget-friendly options, but relying solely on it depends on the availability of events aligned with your interests. Diversifying where you seek activities can complement your social calendar.

While New York City usually has a wide range of activities, the availability of specific free events can vary. It’s beneficial to frequently check Meetup for the latest updates and newly posted events.

No, Meetup does not directly organize events. They provide the platform for individuals and groups to host and organize activities, connecting people with shared interests. It’s up to the groups how they run their events.

Meetup facilitates connections, but can't guarantee outcomes. Meeting new people requires active participation and engagement in the community to forge meaningful relationships.