Patch Picks highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. This week we offer some great spas located in the region: Ayom Day Spa and Salon, Hightstown You can make an appointment or walk in to this Main Street spa for services like massage, facials, waxing and ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicine) treatments. Ayom caters to both women and men. Gentle Healing Wellness Spa, Cranbury Skincare and bodycare are the hallmarks of Gentle Wellness, …

Patch Picks highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. This week, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we offer some movies that highlight all that Ireland has to offer. So if your plans for this evening don’t include a pint (or more) of Guinness, and you are looking for a more subdued way to celebrate St. Patrick’s, here you go.   The Quiet Man This 1952 classic from director John Ford stars John Wayne as a disgraced American boxer who moves to …

Patch Picks highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. This week, we look at some of the summer programs offered by Lawrence Township.   Lawrence Township Summer Art/Theater Camp For students entering second through seventh grades Morning instruction (9 a.m. to noon) will be in the visual arts Afternoon instruction (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) will focus on theater Students can register for either the morning or afternoon or the full-day Full day fee…

Patch Picks highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. This week, in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday (March 2) and national Read Across America Day, we offer some books that will be sure to keep your interest: Hardcover Adult Fiction: “Tick Tock” by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge Paperback Adult Fiction: “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson Adult Non-Fiction: “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and …

Patch Picks highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. This week we look at a few of the specialty shopping destinations located in Lawrence Township.  Bellies & Booties, 4120 Quakerbridge Rd. Billed as a “one-stop shopping designer maternity and infant boutique,” Bellies & Booties sells maternity clothes and togs for infants and children. Moms and moms-to-be will find casual and formalwear here, as well as baby toys and small gifts. …

Patch Picks highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. There are many nonprofit organizations in Lawrence Township and the surrounding area that help make a difference in our community. Among these wonderful groups are: HomeFront 1880 Princeton Ave., Lawrence Township Founded in 1998 as a nonprofit agency, HomeFront is dedicated to fighting poverty and homelessness in Mercer County. The agency provides emergency shelter, transitional housing…

Patch Picks highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. Need some suggestions on what to get that special someone in your life this Valentine’s Day? Looking for a romantic dinner close to home? Look no further. Patch has you covered. Carl Fischer Chocolates, in the Lawrence Shopping Center at 2495 Brunswick Pike (Business Route 1) at Texas Avenue, will be selling a variety of tasty treats over the weekend leading up to Valentine’s Day, …

Patch Picks highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. Want to watch the Super Bowl but not sure where to go? Here are five local restaurants and bars where you can enjoy the big game on Sunday, Feb. 6. Amalfi’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, 146 Lawrenceville-Pennington Rd. Applebee’s, 3330 Brunswick Pike (Route 1) Hooters, 3371 Brunswick Pike (Route 1), Mercer Mall Houlihan’s, 3371 Brunswick Pike (Route 1), Mercer Mall McGuinn’s Place Tavern, 1781…