Miss Glynis School of Dance is located in the Penbrook community in Harrisburg just off Walnut Street, near the Penbrook firehouse and borough building. The studio doesn’t have a lot of storage space, so Miss Glynis has a self storage unit at Harrisburg Self Storage where she stores many things for the studio such as costumes, props and equipment. The studio is locally owned and operated by Glynis Smith, and we are proud to say the school has been our business partner for over three years.
The studio was previously known as Patsy Morris School of Dance before Miss Glynis took over. Miss Glynis carries on the traditions and love of dance with hundreds of families in our area spanning many generations. She has been teaching dance for more than 35 years and is a member of the Dance Masters of America Association. The other teachers at the studio include Miss Morgan, Miss Heather and Miss Randi, who all have been sharing their love of dance for nearly 20 years and have been dancing at the studio since they were three years of age! Every member of the teaching staff is a state certified Elementary or Secondary teacher as well as first aid and CPR trained, providing added safety benefits for you and your children before, during and after class.
The school offers combination classes that range from three years of age through adults. Class sizes range from 10-15 students per class and are organized by age, skill level and dance experience. That means you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy class here, and it also means you can still learn more if you have a lot of knowledge and experience. Students at the school can participate in tap, ballet and jazz, as well as a variety of other dance related activities.
As each dance season wraps up, all students perform in costume on the stage at the Harrisburg State Forum at their annual dance recital. This typically takes place in early June and is a great time for students to show off everything they have learned and give them the experience of performing in front of a live audience. The show has always been a big hit and it’s free to the public, so I highly recommend that you check it out.
Miss Glynis School of Dance offers classes in the evening Monday through Thursday as well as Saturday morning. Classes are reasonably priced and family discounts are available. Stop in and sign up today – you won’t be sorry! Everyone should experience the joy of dance.
If you also suffer from not having enough storage space at home or at your business and you need a storage unit, you can reserve one or rent a storage unit online now!
This is probably the biggest sale month of the year. The holidays are over and retailers want to clear out! This is a great month to buy televisions and treadmills, as well as other exercise equipment and big ticket items. Holiday decorations are at unbeatable prices as well. Get that brand new Christmas tree now, and simply toss (or donate) the old one when you take it down.
We all know those April showers bring May flowers. But did you know they also bring spectacular deals on rain coats? Our rainy season is so short that retailers want to move these items off their shelves quickly.
What a great time to purchase a range, dishwasher, washer or dryer! Even window air conditioners can be a steal as the hot, sultry days come to an end. Purchasing these items when they go on sale will save you tons of money, and get you prepared now for when you actually need them. It’s also a great time to buy yourself a new bicycle for next year, or get one for your kids for the upcoming holiday.
There are sales and deals-a-plenty, so stock up on anything you didn’t pick up earlier in the year. Entertaining items like table cloths, decorations and wrapping paper have some good deals, so grab them and get ready for your Holiday party.
We also understand that some of our customers may have limited time available when visiting the office – such as during your lunch break for example. We will make every effort to accommodate that need if you simply stop in to the rental office. But please keep in mind that the lunch hour can be a busy time in our offices. Many customers stop in to make payments and purchase retail items. So in circumstances such as these, it is best to contact the rental office and schedule a time to meet with the property manager. This will ensure we are ready and prepared for your arrival and can get you on your way in a timely fashion.
It may take you some time up front, but scanning all your old photos to preserve them is a great idea. Those old photos were printed on paper and using inks that don’t last forever. Over time, through temperature swings and with years of handling and moving around, they can break down and start to crumble. Make sure to save them before it’s too late.
Sounds like common sense, but most people just don’t do this. Take the extra step now! If you have digital photos and files that are important to you, be sure to save them in more than one location. It’s best to save them on disc, on a flash drive or an external hard drive in addition to your computer; or better yet all three! You can never have too many backups. And, the experts always say to have a backup of your backup – so take their advice to heart.
Another thing to consider is whether you need a temperature control storage unit or a traditional storage unit. This is more of a personal decision, but there are differences to consider.
Create a file (or big envelope) for any moving related receipts or paperwork that may be tax deductible. And, put everything in there that you use for the big move – that means boxes, moving services and even the pizza for your helpers. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to write a lot of that stuff off – check with your tax person or accountant for more details after you are settled into the new home.
Stock up on moving supplies. That means everything from boxes, tape, labels, markers, bubble wrap, sanity…OK, the last one I am just kidding about. But the better prepared you are now the more sanity you will have on moving day, so stock up!
If you have a long drive ahead of you, consider having your cars serviced now. You really don’t want any of the vehicles being used for the move to break down when you are in a caravan of two trucks and four cars on the major interstate. That will delay everyone and can raise the stress level a lot. Not to mention the added cost of towing or repair that could have been dealt with ahead of time.
Back up important files and disassemble your computer. You have probably heard, “Have a back up of your back up.” Take this to heart, especially if your computer holds all your precious photos and important tax and business files. Take one set of the backup drives or discs outside of your home. You don’t want to have your computer and both sets of backups in the same place…that sort of defeats the purpose. See if you can keep your backups at your friend’s place or in your safety deposit box. Better safe than sorry on this one.
Before anything gets moved into your new home, do a quick walk-through. Make sure nothing was left behind from the previous owners. If you find anything out of sorts, like damage that wasn’t there before, take photos and notate it in your notebook. Turn on the A/C or furnace, plug in the fridge and turn on lights so the movers can see where they are going.
And finally? Pour yourself an iced tea (or a glass of wine) and head out to the patio to enjoy that sunset. You’ve earned it!
Self storage insurance will cover a multitude of things, such as fire and smoke damage, roof leaks, burglary and theft, rodent and insect infestation, natural disasters and even in transit coverage within a 100-mile radius of your storage unit. When you select one of our third-party insurance options, the manager will provide you with contact information so you can speak with an insurance agent to get answers to any question you could possibly ask.
Bring a pad and pen, as well as your phone or camera. Take photos of the unit, make notes of how many storage totes or boxes are already present, how many large pieces of furniture are in the unit, as well as things that may not fit in boxes (bikes, skis, etc.). Now is also a good time to make note of the things you know are in the unit somewhere that you will absolutely need or want access to in the coming months. If it’s October, you’ll probably want to make note that your holiday decorations are in the unit. If it’s May, you’ll want to note that your beach and camping supplies are needed.
No great warrior ever went into combat untrained or unprepared. So go home with your notes and photos and really look them over. Start thinking in your head about what things may go together, what things you really want to keep, and what things you could probably get rid of. Think about how much of the unit is trash and get a bunch of trash bags together. Think about approximately how many packing supplies you will need to replace damaged boxes or to put away unboxed items. Purchase the minimum amount of boxes and totes for your estimated needs (if you purchased plastic totes, keep the receipt in case you have some leftover to return). You can purchase boxes of all sizes at our retail store located inside the rental office, along with many other 
Every time a pile looks like it’s getting too big, wrap (if necessary) your items and put them in a box or tote, then label it, mark the contents in your master inventory sheet and set it aside. Assign a color to each category and try not to go over the number of boxes allotted in each color group. Continue sorting, boxing and labeling until everything has a home in a box or pile.
Sit down with your inventory sheet and your gridded map of your unit. Mark where the door to the unit is located and consult your list. You will want to sort each group of boxes into need-based categories (A-B-C) with “A” being needed regularly, “B” being needed seasonally, and “C” not being needed in the near future. Using your “Tetris” brain and a pencil, mark out the home of each category and piece of furniture in your unit so that the “A” items are closest to the door on one side, the “B” items are closest to the door on the other side, and the “C” items are at the back of the unit.
Wax on.
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You will want to place your instrument in the proper case that came with it for added protection. If you don’t have the original case, you can purchase a compatible one at a local music shop or online. Whatever case you use should be in good condition with no cracks or holes. It should be clean with no fraying or powdering. If a case is not in the greatest condition, line it with buffered acid-free paper to protect against humidity that happens during the hot summer months. Inside the case, drape a clean cloth over the strings for guitars and other stringed instruments.
