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she said. “I like getting to meet so many nice people.” Other familiar faces included Debbie CokThe scent of apple pie and the sound of laughter filled downtown Amityville on Oct. bilen, of Creative Woodcrafts by Deb and Al, 4, as the Amityville Rotary Club hosted its an- and Lisa Terry, of Afro Gato Coffee, who ofnual Apple Festival — a village tradition now fered samples of her cold brew to festivalgoers. “This is my favorite season — I love the more than half a century old. Under clear skies, families browsed rows fall,” Terry said. Also serving Farmingdale, Massapequa, Massapequa Park and Plainedge Local organizations also joined in, includof vendors offering homemade goods, applethemed treats and fall crafts. This year’s ing the Bay Village Civic Association, the turnout was among the festival’s largest yet, Amityville Junior League and the Family according to Vendor Coordinator Joe Morin, and Children’s Association, which shared inwho said the fair has grown far beyond its formation on free dementia and Alzheimer’s early days, when “it was just moms making support services. Rebecca Waite, of the Junior League, said pies.” Among the standout vendors were Mary the group also raised funds for the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition Ellen Zizzo VOL. 74 NO.and 43 Ashley Kelly, the mother- OCTOBER 16 - 22, 2025 ahead of its upcom$1.00 daughter team behind Wrapped Up Reads, ing Holiday Homes Tour on Dec. 6. For residents like Tara Scudlo, who atwho invited visitors to pick a “blind date with a book” — a surprise novel chosen by genre tended with her dog, Griffin, and Sue Campbell, who came with her grandchildren, the and wrapped to conceal its cover. Judy Hartten making her apple selections Kay Matthews, of Nurture What Matters, day was about more than crafts or coffee. “It’s showcased eco-friendly wellness products good to get out and see everyone again,” Scudand earrings crafted entirely from recycled lo said. “We come every year.” Carolyn Dodd, president of the Amityville bicycle tires. Taylor LaPorta, of Crochet and Crafty by Taylor, said she enjoys meeting peo- Rotary Club extended thanks to the Village ple who share an appreciation for handmade and to the volunteers who helped make the art. “I’ve been crocheting since high school,” day a success.
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