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, located in an old house just off the beaten track in Cranbury. Its specialties include hydrotherapy. Spa at Forrestal, Princeton Nestled in the Princeton Marriot, this 15,000-square-foot plays host largely to local residents. Even if you’re not staying at the hotel, a …

Picking where to spend a popular holiday like St. Patrick's Day can be deceptively difficult. So in the spirit of the day, we've come up with a few suggestions for where to go. Tavern on the Lake, Hightstown The tavern will feature Irish music all day, including bagpipers playing from 4 to 6 p.m. and a D.J. starting at 8 p.m.  There will be specials on corned beef and cabbage, and beers like Guinness ($3.50/pint) and Killians Irish Red ($2/bottle). From 4 to 6 p.m. you’ll be able to see the Three Olives Dude and Girls, and from 6 to 8 p.m. it’ll be the Michael Collins Girls. City Streets Café…

Black Bear Lake Day Camp: This camp boasts over 30 wooded acres and 5-acre lake in Millstone. A limited enrollment makes for a personal experience for each child. Camp runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 27 through Aug. 19. Cedarville Country Day Camp: This East Windsor camp runs June 20 to Aug. 19 on its 10-acre wooded campus. Activities abound for children ages 3 to 15 Mercer County Community College: Registration is underway for this summer’s options, which include academics, sports and theater. Camp begins June 20. SciCore Academy: Academic camps for students of all ages in diverse topics from the…

The winter is waning and spring is but a few weeks away – what better time to check into your local library and check out a popular page-turner?  At the Hickory Corner Branch Library, Senior Librarian Yolande Zealy recommends the following: -       “Unbroken,” by Laura Hillenbrand. The World War II story of a young lieutenants’ voyage has it all: survival, resilience and redemption. -       “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest,” by Stieg Larsson. The novel is the third and final installment of the Swedish author’s international bestselling trio. -       “Room,” by Emma Donoghue. This …

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Animal Friends for Education and Welfare (A.F.E.W.), East Windsor A.F.E.W. is a network of foster homes for pets, and it holds adoption days each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Corner Copia. You can also drop off donations during those days, and who knows—you might meet a new member of your family! Better Beginnings, Hightstown Working parents in the Hightstown-East Windsor area can benefit from affordable childcare five days a week. The bilingual, full-day preschool program runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and is priced on a sliding scale. Volunteers receive …

Cranbury Inn Restaurant: With its rich history and carefully prepared food, the inn is a great place for a romantic night out. The elegant-yet-comfortable décor will ensure the right mood for a traditional Valentine’s Day, and the downtown location means an evening stroll won’t be out of the question. On Valentine’s Day, they’ll have live music and a menu with some mouthwatering choices: lobster tail stuffed with crab meat, $37; baby rack of lamb, $36; lemon-encrusted Chilean sea bass, $32; filet mignon, $34; prime rib, $32; seared salmon, $32; surf and turn (lobster tail and filet mignon), $…

Tavern on the Lake: Hightstown's sports bar not only has a new menu served during live games, but it'll be holding a Super Bowl party this Sunday. Come for drink specials, prizes and giveaways and a free halftime buffet, with festivities starting at 6 p.m. If you're planning to stay at home, you can always order a party platter for takeout or delivery. City Streets Cafe: Over in East Windsor, City Streets will offer a free halftime buffet along with its regular football specials. The many deluxe televisions should offer an impressive viewing experience. TGI Friday's: Friday's in East Windsor …