I’m going to MF on Saturday. And as previously posted, I’m having a sort of open house/meetup for anyone who wants to hop on the LIRR out to the suburbs. Besides the Glowforge, I have some other interesting toys, though I suspect if you are on this forum and attend Maker Faire you are very likely to have the same. Anyway, I’m not going to post my address so just PM me if you’re interested. The plan has been simplified from trying to organize a party to “just stop by when it’s convenient for you”.
Also also, dinner on Friday night could totally be a thing I’d be up for.