Spring and summer are perhaps the busiest times of year for gardeners. However, fall also is a prime time to tend to gardens.
The tree and bare root retailer Bower & Branch advises that soil temperatures in many regions of the country may still be warm enough to encourage root growth well into the start of winter. Furthermore, fall is often the ideal time to plant, fertilize and keep a garden going or to get a head start on next year’s bounty.
Here are some tips to make the most of the fall gardening season.
• Think about fall annuals and bulb planting. Near the end of September, start planting cool-weatherloving pansies and violas for pops of color
as summer flowers fade. Also, it’s a good idea to stock up on bulbs that will bloom in the months to come before they sell out in stores. Wait until the temperatures really cool down before planting them in desired spots for spring sprouts.
• Sow salad seeds. Lettuce, spinach, radishes, and arugula tolerate cooler temperatures. Try new and interesting lettuce varieties and enjoy salads well into the fall season.
• Take inventory of the sun. Positioning a garden carefully means maximizing hours of sunlight, which begin to dwindle in the fall. Experts say gardens grow best in sunny locations that receive six hours of direct sunlight each day. This is where container
gardens can be helpful, as they allow gardeners to move plants into spots that will get ample sunlight.
• Fill in landscaping gaps. Some fall plants can add color around the landscape and brighten up homes to add curb appeal. In addition to pansies and violas, asters, kale and chrysanthemums are fall blooms. Keep in mind that mums can come back year after year. So take them out of those flower pots and get them into the ground. They can be enjoyed next year as well, sprouting in early spring and developing leaves and buds through late summer.
• Clean up unwanted growth. Fall is an ideal time to cut back spent vegetable plants and
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get rid of errant weeds. Rather than bagging leaves, mow them with a grass catcher and then add the mix to a vegetable garden as an excellent soil insulator. The nitrogen and carbon will fertilize the soil, enhancing growing possibilities and limiting weed growth.
• Propagate plants in the fall. As temperatures gradually begin to cool, start taking cuttings from perennials, gathering seed pods from azaleas and rhododendrons and dividing hardwood cuttings, says the resource Gardening Know How. Consult with a garden center or horticulturist on the proper ways to propagate stems using rooting hormone and other techniques.
• Continue to water plants. Water is essential in the fall and winter as roots can still be growing. Gradually reduce watering duration as plants go dormant.
Call for Copiague Yearbooks!
Do you have an old Copiague school yearbook laying around? Consider donating it to the library’s yearbook collection! We are specifically looking for yearbooks from 1967, 1973, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2016, 2019, and 2023.
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Halloween Costume Donation
Our Copiague teens will be collecting new or gently used costumes to be distributed just in time for Halloween! Come down to the Library anytime to donate your previous Halloween or dance recital costumes. A donation bin will be placed inside the Library. Beginning
Monday, October 6 our Boo-tique will be opened to browse for costumes.
Toiletry Drive through October 25
Hygiene products are essential to maintaining good health and can provide relief to individuals and families who are in need. Join us as we celebrate the Great Give Back by helping those families by donating new and unused items such as: dental hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, etc.), sanitization and PPE items (face coverings/ masks, sanitation wipes, hand sanitizer, gloves) and bathing products (shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels, etc.).
Holiday Food Drive
October 1 - November 30
The Library is hosting a food drive to support the
Ace Center Food Pantry in North Amityville. We can accept donations of nonperishable food in jars, cans and sealed packets. We cannot accept anything homemade, expired, past its “best by” date, or opened items.
Unsung Heroes: World War II Wednesday, September 10 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Join educator Howard Rosenberg to learn about the many untold stories of heroism during World War II, in military intelligence and in the development of the atomic bomb. Explore the contributions of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the Ritchie Boys and more. Registration is required.
Afternoon Book Discussion Thursday, September 11
3:00 - 4:30 PM
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required.
Long Island Sierra Club: How the Pine Barrens Were Saved
Remedies For Creaky Floors
Hardwoodfloors are coveted features in many homes. The National Wood Flooring Association says wood floors are the most environmentally friendly flooring options available. In the United States, the hardwood forests that provide flooring products are growing twice as fast as they are being harvested. Furthermore, wood floors can last for many generations and require fewer raw materials to produce than other flooring options. That means less waste may end up in landfills.
Hardwood floors can endure for decades in a home, but over time those same floors may need some tender loving care to keep them looking good and working as they should. Squeaky floors are a common nuisance that homeowners may experience. Squeaking is often caused by movement and friction between floorboards. Treating the problem involves identifying the underlying issue.
• Loose hardware.
Squeaky floors may be due to the loosening of the hardware holding the floor in place, says The Home Depot. When nails or screws no longer are secured tightly, the boards can rub together. The noise heard is the sound produced by rubbing. Tightening or replacing the hardware can help reduce the squeaking.
• Counter-snap kit method. This Old House says this kit method is a great way to fix squeaks without damaging the floor. Once the source of the squeak is located, drill a 3/32-inch pilot hole through the hardwood flooring. Then insert a screw through the kit’s depth-control fixture and into the pilot hole, and drive it until it automatically snaps off below the wood surface. Follow this up by filling the hole with wood putty that matches the floor color. Once the putty is dry, lightly sand the area to blend.
• Use a shim or shims. Sometimes the floor may squeak because of
Get Ready For Fantastic Family Fun-Filled Days At The Long Island Family Festival!
(Furry And Feathered Family Members Invited) Admission Is Free
This fun-filled family event will take place at beautiful Tanner Park, Copiague from Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14 (rain date Oct 24-26)! FREE admission. This is the perfect way to spend quality time with family, friends, and even your pets!
The park will be magically transformed into a festival wonderland, featuring something for everyone with plenty of surprises around every corner.
a gap between the joists and the subfloor. Filling the gap with a small piece of wood called a shim can help alleviate the gap or gaps.
• Drive up screws. If a squeak is just in one spot, The Home Depot says that you may be able to drive short screws from below into the subfloor.
• Small gaps. For small gaps between boards, sprinkle talcum powder or powdered graphite between squeaky boards to reduce friction. Wood filler applied with a putty knife also may work. For larger gaps, use a liquid filler designed for wood floors. Homeowners also can visit their local home improvement center for other hardware solutions designed for underfloor repairs to remedy squeaks. Many work from underneath the floor and involve mounting plates or brackets to sure up the floor.
Squeaky floors can be problematic, but noises can be banished with some repair work.
Festival Highlights include:
• A thrilling carnival with rides for all ages
• Great live music all weekend long
• Ocean View Art, Craft & Gift Show where vendors will showcase their products and services
• Exciting Interactive Festival Circus
• The incredible Pet Expo in the Park with exciting performances at the Dog Performance Arena
• Custom car shows with a dazzling display of custom vehicles along the bay
• Tanner Jam Skateboard Competition
• Delicious, mouth-watering food
• The anticipated “Corky’s International Haute Couture Canine Fashion Show” on Sunday
• The Copiague Chamber of Commerce Raffle Basket Table, with great prizes up for grabs
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Showcase presented by Drive Electric Long Island in conjunction with the Town of Babylon
• 3rd Annual Open bocce tournament
• Custom characters including Pirates, a Mermaid, a Princess and Transformer
• Tik Tok Sensation Mystical Wizard Tassleberry and
Enjoy a weekend of free family fun at the Long Island Family Festival in Tanner Park, Copiague, September 12-14 (rain date: October 24-26).
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• 360 Photo Booth, EV Showcase & more
Fun Events:
For those who love competition, don’t miss the exciting Pizza Eating Contest and the Children’s Corn Husking Competition, where kids will put their husking skills to the test!
Music will Fill the Air
Catch live performances from talented local acts at the Seashell Show Mobiles, featuring bands like Shining Star, 20 Highview, and the always-popular Rockin’ 45’s!
A Pet Fashion Extravaganza!
Shop, Eat, and Explore
With a wide variety of arts & crafts, retail vendors and not-for-profit booths, there’s plenty of shopping to do. Grab a delicious bite from one of the many delicious food vendors or take part in one of the many familyfriendly activities. Don’t forget to check out the Festival Pirates-at-Large, who will be hosting exciting treasure hunts for children throughout the weekend, spend quality time with the festival mermaid and enjoy the festival circus. You might even catch a special appearance from Sir Pumpkin King!
The Long Island Family Festival has become an annual tradition for many on the island, offering a full weekend of fun by the water.
For more details and a complete schedule of events, visit www.lifamilyfestival. com.
Bring your furry four-legged or feathered family members for a weekend they won’t forget. One of the highlights of the event is Corky’s International Canine Haute Couture Fashion Show, where dogs and other pets will strut their stuff in the latest fashionista trends from around the world. This is a must-see for any animal lover!
Homeowners know there’s no shortage of ways to tweak a property. Some homeowners may lament that the work associated with home ownership is never done, but owning a house also provide endless opportunities to upgrade the spaces people call home.
Landscape lighting has become increasingly popular in recent years. That popularity is undoubtedly due to a number of variables, and each highlights a benefit of installing landscape lighting around a property.
• Affordability. Some may think of big budget projects like kitchen remodels or room additions when pondering home renovations. Such projects can have a dramatic impact on
the look and feel of a home, but landscape lighting can be equally transformative at a fraction of the cost of larger undertakings. The home renovation experts at Angi.com estimate the average landscape lighting project costs around $4,000, making affordability a notable benefit of the project.
• Appearance. There’s no denying the aesthetic appeal of a well-lit landscape at night. Landscape lighting can be utilized to draw attention to aweinspiring components of a landscape, whether it’s natural features like gardens and foliage or manmade components like architectural features. Improved appearance can increase curb
appeal, which is often associated with how a home looks during daylight hours. But photographs of a welllit nighttime landscape can impress buyers as well.
• Cost savings. Landscape lighting might help homeowners reduce the cost of their homeowners insurance. Researchers at PolicyGenius.com found that insurance companies typically offer a discount of 2 to 5 percent to homeowners who install a home security system. Insurance providers may offer additional savings to homeowners who pair such systems with landscape lighting, which can be a deterrent to burglars who prefer to operate under a cloak of darkness.
• Safety. Insurance firms
may discount premiums because of landscape lighting because they view it as a deterrent to potential criminals. But landscape lighting also makes moving around a property at night safer for residents and guests. Lighting can be used to illuminate walkways, outdoor living rooms, patios around pools,
and other areas where residents and guests will be walking at night, which can reduce the risk of falls and injuries that may result from such spills.
• ROI. Savvy homeowners consider a renovation’s return on investment before deciding to go forward with a project.
Studies vary, but the National Association of Realtors indicates landscape lighting can recoup as much as 70 percent of homeowners’ investment in the project at resale. When viewed through the lens of ROI, the cost of installing landscape lighting is even less.
Today, we pause to re ect on the lives lost, the bravery shown, and the unshakeable spirit that carried us through one of our nation’s darkest days. As Deputy Mayor, but more importantly as a neighbor and fellow American, I join you in honoring the memories of the fallen, the heroism of rst responders, and the resilience of families who continue to inspire us.
May we never forget, and may we continue to stand together in unity, compassion, and hope. With remembrance, Richard “RJ” Renna
Signs It’s Time To Replace Gutters
Home improvement projects run the gamut from complex undertakings like room additions to simpler renovations like a new front door. Some home renovations excite homeowners more than others, but all improvements are a way to make a home safer, more comfortable and/or more functional.
A gutter replacement might not inspire the same level of excitement as a room addition or an overhaul of an outdoor living space, but new gutters can help to prevent roof damage and make properties safer by ensuring rain water is directed away from walkways. Homeowners who suspect it might be time for a gutter replacement can look for these signs of fading gutters.
• Cracks or splits. Cracks or splits at the seams of the gutters where two pieces connect is a telltale sign they need to be replaced. Cracks or splits are can slowly lead to separation of gutter pieces, which will lead to leaks. But not all cracks or splits
are found at the seams. In fact, some homes feature seamless gutters, which also can crack or split. Regardless of where they’re found, cracks or splits are a warning signs of fading gutters.
• Rust. Rust is rarely a good sign whether you’re looking at a vehicle or even garden tools. Rust also is a bad sign in relation to gutters. Gutters are painted, and not only for aesthetic purposes. Paint on gutter also serves to protect them from water. When paint begins to flake, gutters will begin to rust and may even produce noticeable rust flakes on the ground below. Rust on gutters and rust flakes beneath them are indicative of gutters that need to be replaced.
• Gutters pulling away from the home. Gutters that appear to be pulling away from the home is a sign that they need to be replaced. Gutters are fastened to a home during installation, which ensures they can withstand rain and water. Over time,
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those fasteners can wear down, ultimately leading to gutters that appear to be pulling away from the home. Though gutters can be refastened, eventually they will need to be replaced.
• Pooling water. Pooling water in a gutter may just be a sign that gutters need to be cleaned. However, pooling water on the ground directly beneath gutters indicates they’re not effectively directing water away from the home.
• Water damage inside. A home’s interior might not be the first place homeowners look when inspecting for damaged gutters, but a flooded basement or crawl space could indicate a gutter problem. Gutters and downspouts are designed to direct water away from a home when functioning properly. When that isn’t happening, water can pool beneath the foundation, leading to pooling water and other water damage in basements and crawl spaces.
In 1989, passionate advocates began a determined effort to protect Long Island’s Pine Barrens—safeguarding drinking water, fragile ecosystems, and vital wildlife habitats. Their dedication led to a major victory in 1993 with the passage of the Pine Barrens Protection Act. Following a compelling three-part documentary series highlighting this grassroots movement, co-founder and board member John Turner will join us via Zoom for a live Q&A session. Registration is required.
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kitchen is a busy room in many homes. That popularity likely has something to do with why so many homeowners spend sizable sums renovating their kitchens. According to highlights from a recent U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, the median spend on major kitchen remodels grew by 14 percent from the previous year, and minor remodels increased by 25 percent. Spurred on by increased time spent at home during the pandemic, the main impetus for kitchen remodels, according to the study, was that homeowners wanted to make these improvements all along and finally had the time and means to do so.
There are many aspects of a kitchen that homeowners can change. Houzz found 94 percent of renovators either fully or partially replaced cabinets in their improvement plans. Cabinets are a major component of kitchen layouts. Cabinets help
to establish the aesthetic of a kitchen and serve a useful function, providing necessary storage space to ensure the room does not appear cluttered.
Homeowners have different options when it comes to cabinet renovations, and they may need to decide if they need to replace or reface their cabinets.
• Replacement. Cabinet replacement involves removing all of the existing cabinets before new cabinets are leveled and installed. According to the home improvement resource The Spruce, homeowners can expect to pay between $13,000 and $30,000 for contractorgrade cabinets. Cabinet replacement is a good idea when homeowners want to add more cabinet space or create a new layout in the room.
• Refacing. Cabinet refacing is less messy and less disruptive than replacement. All cabinets remain the
same size and in the same location. The cabinet boxes must be in good shape to facilitate a refacing. The process involves the installation of new drawer fronts and cabinet doors, as well as the veneering of the cabinet boxes. New hardware is typically installed as well. The insides of the cabinets typically remain the same. The Spruce says cabinet refacing can be 30 to 50 percent cheaper than a replacement.
Most people call in professionals to change their cabinets. Cabinet replacement can be a do-it-yourself job, but it involves measuring and ensuring everything fits and is leveled appropriately. Homeowners who choose to reface their cabinets themselves may opt to paint or restain. Wood veneer or a new door and drawer panel installation can be complicated and is best left to qualified contractors.
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Summer 2025 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate
Dog strollers have surged in popularity in recent years, particularly as pets are allowed in locations that might have been off limits in years past. It’s common to see pet owners scooting their prized pooches
Summer Senior Advocate Schedules
community agencies.
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage
of this opportunity.”
This summer, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:
• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, September 19, 9 – 11 am
• North Amityville Senior Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, September 17, 10 am – 1 pm
• Tanner Park Senior Center, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, September 10,
8:30 am – 2 pm
• Spangle Drive Senior Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday, September 23, 12 – 3 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, September 17, 8:30 am – 2 pm
September 18, 8:30 am –12 pm; residents only Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available
The Conveniece Of Dog Strollers
around in strollers once used exclusively for small children. Dog owners who have never owned a dog stroller before may wonder just how useful they can be. Some people have replaced traditional dog carriers
with strollers, which tend to be more ergonomic and comfortable to use than carriers. Strollers can be a convenient means for taking dogs (typically smaller pups) to busy public locations or even
to work. Strollers also can keep dogs out of the elements when the weather can be difficult for them to handle. Older dogs with mobility issues can benefit from strollers because they still enable the dogs to get
services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
fresh air without tiring them out. Also, people who own multiple dogs may find strollers make it easy to take multiple pooches out and about. Strollers also let small dogs rest while other dogs gets more exercise walking alongside the stroller. Dog strollers come in a range of sizes and can be purchased where most pet supplies are sold.
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How To Prepare For A Lengthy Renovation Project
Home renovations can increase resale value and outfit spaces to make them more accommodating to residents. Homeowners interested in remodeling projects understand that such undertakings are often a lengthy process. But the time spent waiting often is well worth it when the work is done and the finished product looks just as homeowners imagined.
Depending on the scope and scale of a project, home renovations can take anywhere from a day or two for minor cosmetic changes to nine months for a major project.
The lender RenoFi says projects like remodeling a kitchen or bathroom have a lot of
moving parts, including plumbing and electrical work, structural changes, flooring, and installation of appliances. Due to that complexity, such projects may take six to 12 weeks. A home addition can take months. Homeowners weary of such lengthy undertakings can implement strategies to make conditions at home more manageable.
• Get a rough estimate from contractors so that you can budget accordingly. A project will go nowhere without proper funding. Get detailed estimates that include labor and building materials. Then start saving and stash money away for the project so you’re not caught off-guard later on.
• Clear out clutter. Remove any extraneous items from the room or rooms that will be remodeled. Although it will be an added expense, it is a good idea to rent a storage unit or have a storage pod placed in the driveway or yard for the duration of the project. Move items that will not be needed into the unit. This will get them out of the way and protect them from damage.
• Stay with relatives. While some people have no issues living in a residence during a renovation, others may find the work simply too inconvenient or distracting to be around. Time away from the property can help manage stress, and prevent kids, pets and others from getting in the way of work.
• Safeguard sensitive items. Take inventory of items in the home and catalog them for insurance purposes. This way, you’re covered in the case of damage or theft. Remove documents, like birth certificates, passports, insurance policies, and other private papers, and keep them in a safety deposit box or fireproof safe.
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 11th
7:00PM
LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS EVENING UNIT
Please join Lindenhurst Homemakers Evening Unit at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville, (off of New Hwy.) Open to all, 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7:00pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie 516-413-7467
FRIDAY, SEPT. 12th
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SUNDAY, SEPT. 14th
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LONG ISLAND FAMILY FESTIVAL
Enjoy a weekend of free family fun at the Long Island Family Festival in Tanner Park in Copiague. Rain date: October 24-26. Furry and Feathered Family Members Invited. Free parking for everyone. Town permit not required during the festival. For more details and a complete schedule of events, visit www. lifamilyfestival.com.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13th
9:00AM-4:00PM
AMITYVILLE’S COMMUNITY
GARAGE SALE
Residents looking to clean out can also clean up, and make a few extra dollars. This garage sale will not count toward the annual Village limit of two sales per household a year, and the garage sale permit fee will be waived. Visit Amityville.com for updates and information. Rain Date:
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Sunday, September 14th. To sign up for the sale, Village residents may contact Amityville Village Hall at 631-264-6000, or email Mayor@ amityville.com using the subject: Garage Sale.
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Drawing begins 2:15PM 4th ANNUAL BASKET EXTRAVAGANZA Constantino Brumidi Lodge (Sons & Daughters of Italy) 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. Dozens of raffle baskets. Winners need not be present. Reservations/and or questions, please call Karen 631943-3622
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13th
10:00AM-5:00pm, and SUNDAY, SEPT.14th
10:00AM-3:00PM 17th ANNUAL CIVIL WAR WEEKEND
The Town of Islip will host its 17th Annual Civil War Weekend at Islip Grange Park in Sayville, located at 10 Broadway Ave., at the corner of Montauk Highway and Broadway Ave. The event, presented in partnership with Company K, 67th Regiment, New York Infantry 1st Long Island Volunteers, invites residents and visitors to step back in time and experience American history brought to life. Admission and parking are FREE. For more information, please visit www. newyorkcivilwar.com or email historian@islipny.gov.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 14th
11:00AM-3:00PM
FARMINGDALE’S 15th ANNUAL ART IN
THE PARK EXHIBIT, SHOW & SALE
Free to Exhibit & Attend (must register in advance) and attend. Calling all artists! Showcase your talent at Farmingdale's 15th Annual Art in the Park Exhibit, Show & Sale on the Village Green. Visit the Village website community events page, stop by Village Hall for the artist application/details or email francie1112@aol.com. The event is planned by the Farmingdale Cultural Arts Committee. Rain date: September 21st. Farmingdale Village Green, 361 Main Street, 516-2490093, www.farmingdalevillage.com
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BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS It's back to school time! Let Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street, give you a boost at the Blessing of the Backpacks, after the 9:30AM service, and enjoy Ice Cream Sunday! Please join us for our 9:30 service or the 11:00AM Blessingor both! All students, teachers and school workers are welcome.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21st
10:00AM-4:00PM 2025 WEST ISLIP COUNTRY FAIR West Islip Library Grounds, Higbie Lane & Montauk Hwy. Fun for Everyone! FREE ENTRY, Games, Food, Vendors, Music for listening + dancing and MORE. For more information, please visit www. WestIslipCountry Fair.org. Email: WestIslipCountryFair@gmail.com
In The Spotlight Highlighting Local Businesses
ELITE DANCE STUDIO
Celebrating 20 Years Of Teaching Dance
Elite Dance Studio, 123 N. Wellwood Ave., is celebrating a major milestone—20 years of teaching dance to students ranging from age 2 through high school seniors.
The studio was founded by owner Marie Seaquist, who first opened with two small studios inside Elite Gymnastics in Amityville. What began as a small dream has grown into a thriving family-run business, with Marie’s daughters Sara and Tori and her husband Tim now playing active roles in helping the studio grow and flourish.
Today, Elite operates out of a stateof-the-art complex in the heart of downtown Lindenhurst, featuring four professional studios where students learn, train, and create lasting memories.
Elite Dance Studio is proud to be part of the Lindenhurst community, where local restaurants and businesses have always been welcoming to its students and families. The studio has touched
the lives of countless young dancers, offering them not only technical training but also lifelong friendships. Reflecting on this milestone, Seaquist shared:
“When I first opened Elite, I never imagined how much it would grow. Starting with just two studios and now seeing our four-studio complex filled with students who are so dedicated and passionate has been a dream come true. Lindenhurst has embraced us from the very beginning, and we are so grateful to be part of such a supportive community.”
As Elite celebrates two decades of dance excellence, it remains committed to fostering creativity, discipline, and community spirit for generations to come. Enrollment for the new season is now open, welcoming students of all ages and levels to become part of the Elite family.
For more information, visit www. elitedanceli.com or call 631-450-4740.
