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Light Lunch at California Closets
October 03, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
California Closets, 1625 York Avenue, New York, New York 10028
California Closets will provide a light lunch and refreshments for our industry partners. California Closets Design Consultants will be available for tours of the showroom upon your visit with us on Saturday, October 3rd between 2pm and 4pm.
Auction Item: $500 Gift Certificate
California Closets will donate a Five Hundred Dollar Gift Certificate toward the purchase of a California Closets system or accessories. (Subject to Manhattan residents only.)
More info: californiaclosets.com
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