Came here in September, it was a quiet day. Pretty easy to get around with a stroller which is a…read morehuge plus, and we enjoyed strolling the gardens and seeing the animals. Will have to come back to get a tour in the future!

This is a magical place. I had so much fun hanging with animals, picking sunflowers, and enjoying…read morethe garden that was planted by the kids.

This is the location of the Thrift Shop run by Community Services. It's a short walk from the…read moreSteamship Authority terminal and Five Corners. Small amount of parking out front. Parking is very tight. The space looks like an old warehouse or storage garage that the volunteers keep pretty well organized and relatively clean. There's a lot of turnover here. You like it? Get or it will be gone the next day. This is a very popular shopping destination for islanders. But keep in mind that you will pay island prices. Like everything on the island, this place is very expensive. Ceramic vases and candle sticks that would go for a dollar or two elsewhere can sport $30 price tags. Or more. There's always a fair amount of furniture, but they don't have the space for too much. Some framed art but nothing very special, except for once a year when they have their famous art show that is a wild experience. The volunteers save their nicest donations of art related things to sell on an August weekend and it's a mob scene. Curated by Olga Hirshhorn, this is really a unique event. They have jewelry, folk art, antique dolls, ceramic pieces and every kind of art work you can imagine. The people who run this place keep it well organized. They have a huge space in back where they are able to sort through things and put aside holiday related items which they pull out at the right time. I don't spend a lot of time looking at the clothes, but they have a decent, if dowdy selection, including some fancy dresses and warm jackets. There are always a lot of beat up looking kitchen items, including the standard coffee mugs and frying pans, but sometimes you'll find fantastic china sets, vases and silver that would look great on anyone's table. The books are very overpriced and not in very good shape. The other thrift shop in Edgartown is much better for books. And although most of the staff are friendly, a couple are not helpful at all. You will pay more than off-island thrift shops. This is the Vineyard. Every day of the week, a different category is 1/2 price, which is a nice treat for shoppers. It's the island's biggest department store. Go spend some money and find yourself an island treasure.

This is more of a junk shop than a thrift store. People in vineyard haven bring their cast offs. We…read morethought we would find some good clothing but most of the clothing in this store was musty smelling, casts offs from the attic it seems. They did have some furniture that was in fair shape, old paintings and lamps. Odds and ends. One man's junk is another man's treasure so they say. We thought it was just junk.

Just got back from a week in MV and needed a gym with a pool to use. The entire facility is very…read morenice and well kept. They also offer several passes that make it easy to use when you are in town. The pool was very nice and well kept and has several lanes for laps. It's worth it if you need a gym!

Facilities: aesthetically beautiful and is cleaned more frequently than any gym ( or Y) that I've…read morebeen to. There's a family bathroom and changing area , women's , men's . After swim classes the facilities are always being kept up with. The women's locker rooms can be a little slippery but it doesn't help when people ring out their bathing suit on occasion in the locker area. Swim caps are mandatory in the pool even if you have a young child that isn't going to dunk under water. Bring a fabric one or the front desk sells the plastic ones ( and goggles) . Classes: As many as you would expect from any gym. In the mid afternoon usually there's less classes but there's a room upstairs that is used as a multi purpose room for stretching etc ( the same one for classes) opens up. Spinning on the first floor . In the summer some classes fill up so you need to sign up. Free weights , cardio , machines( upstairs) : a great selection of all the above. A few cable weights, smith machine, stair climber and all the cardio machines you could ever want. The area is also well maintained by vacuuming . A wall of cubbies for storing items instead of the lockers downstairs. ( Yes, there's an elevator). Plenty of personal trainers. Childcare: during the winter there's child watch on certain days for kids under the kindergarten age . There's a after school program and they offer school vacation and early closing from school care. Summer camp fills up incredibly fast as do all the camps. Swim lessons for sign up. Aquila - cafe on the 1st floor with snacks ( high protein options), smoothies , coffee etc . They sell cakes ( make to order) , pies around the holidays. Parking: in the front and right . Additionally there a lot near the ice area as overflow for the Y.

We were fortunate to be able to visit this Institute in 1993…read more I had written to Dr Ballards office saying we would be in the USA and could we visit please. Dr Robert Ballard found the Titanic in 1985 and being a Titanic buff myself I thought it would be nice to see the ships and deep sea vehicles used in his expeditions. However it was February when we visited but we were welcomed and shown round the docks, the ships, then saw "Alvin" the DSV and then we were ushered in to meet Dr Ballard to have coffee, tea and cakes. I had mentioned in my letter to his office before we arrived that we were in the USA to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary to qualify why we had decided to visit America in February !! To our complete surprise, Dr Ballard presented us with a large photograph of himself, signed with the words "Congratulations on your 25th Wedding Anniversay" and autographed by Dr Robert Ballard. It hangs on my wall today ! A most enjoyable and memorable visit......

Great organization . So many amazing folks dedicate their knowledge here. What a wonderful…read morecommunity .

Oh yeah...it's me, the one who stays in a youth hostel,goes to the "dumptique" and finds…read moresecond-hand stores in MV of all places. In Edgartown, a poshy-posh spice area of the island otherwise quaint and scenic, I open the doors to this shop. The usual second-hand shop-goodwill-salvation army-bargain box faire. Books, housewares, jewelry, etc etc. I can't not stop in each time in town.

My boyfriend and I had an awesome experience with this shelter! Even though we live in Boston, we…read morefell in love with one of Habit for Cats' cats profiled on Petfinder.com. I was able to talk directly to one of the volunteers of the shelter, Heidi, whose we could tell was really invested in finding this sweet cat a good home. As it is a volunteer-run, no-kill shelter, I really appreciated her making the time to talk with me several times to make sure that we were a good fit for the cat we were interested in. We are so happy with our lovely boy and could not have been happier with the outcome! If you are looking to adopt a cat in the New Bedford area, I highly recommend Habitat for Cats- they really do care!

Amazing people , great & resources. The entire staff is very friendly & helpful. They also have a…read morecooling center on days that are too hot. Great work!!

We feed anyone who is hungry and we have a resource center upstairs to help with EBT Section 8 and…read moresometimes we have free phones for people on certain government programs.

Fabulous little center with a touch tank filled with the various creatures in Buzzard's Bay. The…read morevolunteers are great and can provide adults and kids with fun facts about Buzzard's Bay and its inhabitants. In our case, they also allowed our kids to bring in minnows and other small catches, and to feed starfish with freshly caught mussels (beware- it takes a few hours for the starfish to slowly open up and eat the mussel, but there's an ice cream place next door to help pass the time ).

I just love this place. A pond with frogs, pretty flowering shrubs and trees. There are seats where…read moreyou can relax. It is a small and beautiful garden.

It's very tranquil here. The layout is very comforting and there are a few places to sit back,…read morerelax, and either reflect during the off season, or people watch in-season. A very nice little gem on a quiet island.

I had the wonderful opportunity of volunteering at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and it was…read moresuch a great experience! The staff was wonderful and I loved how they have tips for staying healthy and low budget recipes to try which I can't wait to share with my friends and family. Thank you for all you do!!

Quote from Main Page "The Rhode Island Community Food Bank…read moreworks to end hunger in Rhode Island by providing food to people in need. We envision a day when all Rhode Islanders have access to nutritious food and a healthy lifestyle." The amount of goodwill provided by this organization is amazing. Through programs like the Community Kitchen, Kids Cafe and the Express Pantry, Rhode Islanders in need have access to food and can work on learning critical skills for life. Volunteers are always welcome here. I could not think of a better organization to become a part of. From sorting in the food bank, to working in a community garden or even helping out in the Community Kitchen, there is something for everyone. Please go to the website if you are in need of assistance or are looking to become a part of the organization!