Annual yard sale at Islip Church

Mariana Oliva

Posted 5/1/25

The Islip United Methodist Church held its bi-annual yard sale on its rain date, April 27, after a wet Saturday the day before. Those who stopped by 350 Main Street in Islip got to shop and make an …

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Annual yard sale at Islip Church

People were already making purchases minutes after 10 a.m.

The church holds the yard sale twice a year.

Nancy Vazquez was selling her handmade crafts featuring tin plant holders.

A variety of electric appliances were for sale.

The church was keeping track of its $10,000 goal.

Musical instruments, a keyboard and guitars, along with a vintage Kodak projector.

Several kitchen items and glassware were up for grabs.

Children’s toys and board games, all in great condition.

Assisting were volunteers who were giving out prices to those interested in purchasing.

A majority of the furniture was in nearly brand-new condition.

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Posted Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00 am

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Upon conclusion of the yard sale, the church raised just over $2,500.

One of the church’s bigger projects this year includes the addition of accessible bathrooms for those with disabilities. In addition, the Islip United Methodist Church also supports a food pantry for individuals in need.

The yard sale is done twice a year, once at the beginning of fall and once in the spring. Each gives an opportunity for residents who want to declutter and donate items, or those who are interested in buying a second-hand item to make their way to the church.

Resident Nancy Vazquez is a member of the church who was selling her handmade crafts. She sold a variety of suncatchers that were made out of CDs, tin plant holders, and plants that she germinates. At the fall and Christmas sale the church organizes, Vazquez sells honey produced by her bees.

A variety of furniture was also available for sale, such as wooden chairs, tables, coffee tables and sofa chairs. One of the larger items sold was a grandfather clock.

A date for the fall yard sale has not been set. The church’s thrift shop is open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.