Founded 14 years ago, Blue Water Sailing magazine reaches readers nationwide and has expanded its readership to 66 countries worldwide. The magazine offers great sailing stories from people around the world. It also strives to provide solutions for offshore sailors who need to fit out their cruising boats to meet the rigors of the ocean. Experts write about topics such as sail gear, navigation and the practicalities of living aboard a cruising sailboat.
Twice As Nice Day Preschool is a program offered at the Newport County YMCA that aims to enrich the lives of the children it serves.
The program take a socialization approach to early childhood education, allowing children to explore their surroundings and become more independent. Half-day, extended half-day and full day classes are offered.
Activities include art, music, cooking, science, dramatic play, kids gym and swim lessons.
Twice As Nice is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Education, DCYF and NAEYC.
Innerlight offers yoga classes for all levels, including therapeutic yoga and advanced vinyasa. In addition to the 40 plus classes held weekly, the center conducts teacher training programs and holds monthly workshops on everything from astrology to personal growth. Over the summer, the studio holds outdoor classes at Beavertail, First Beach, Ballard Park, and Sweet Berry Farm.
According to owner Bob Mastin, Custom House Coffee is a unique business in that it is an artisan roaster retailer. It roasts and sells its own beans right at its Middletown location. Customers can choose from an array of beverage options as well as food choices. Custom House Coffee also has tables, both inside and outside, for customers to sit down at and enjoy their drinks. It sells pounds of its freshly roasted beans as well. In addition, on Saturdays at 1:00pm Custom House Coffee offers a free coffee tastiing.
Custom House Coffee also has a location at a larger venue in Portsmouth.
Pedal Power has been fitting the people of Middletown with bicycles since 1982, when Bob Messier first opened the doors to his shop. The walls are lined from floor to ceiling will all kinds bicycles, from road bikes, to hybrids, to folding models for commuters. The owner performs bike repairs on the premises. Pedal Power not only sells bicycles, helmets, and active wear for all ages, but also offers affordable bike rentals.
Newport County Laundry is conveniently located in the same plaza as Stop n' Shop, on West Main Road in Middletown. Owner Gary Beamon keeps his business open seven days a week and offers the most washers and dryers on the island. This laundromat offers many services including wash, dry and fold, dry cleaning, tailoring, and pickup and delivery every day of the week. Inside, it has a comfortable waiting area with large armchairs and two large flatscreen TVs. It also has free WiFi.
