There are many places in town to get your hair cut, foiled, colored, curled, straightened, blown dry, etc. But, for this week's Patch Picks, we highlight local spas where you can enjoy facials, massages and the like, and take some time to relax (all while wearing a seaweed mask). * Amethyst Day Spa (1044 Central Street, Stoughton) Amethyst Day Spa offers a wide variety of services, including facials, massages, waxing, and ear candling, which can relieve pressure in sinuses. There are also many body treatments and facial add-on services like peels, renewal serums, masks and sea salt …

Happy St. Patrick's Day! It's the one day of the year where it's acceptable to eat foods or drink beverages that really shouldn't be green...green bagels, muffins, beer? In the spirit of the holiday, this week Patch Picks presents a list of places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. Thursday also happens to be the true start of the Division 1 NCAA Mens' College Basketball Tournament, with 16 games scheduled to start between 12:15 p.m. and 9:57 p.m. And it's Evacuation Day! Just another reason to celebrate. * Irish Cultural Centre of New England (Canton) Located in nearby Canton, just off…

While March may have just started, it's never too early to start thinking about and planning for the summer. Here's a list of some summer camps in the area where the kids can enjoy their time off in July and August before heading back to school in September. Camp West Woods (Stoughton) Located at 808 West Street, Camp West Woods offers three summer programs: a day camp, an "Adventure Bound" program and a gymnastics camp. The day camp is divided into two 4-week sessions and is open to children starting at age 3 up until 10th grade. Enjoy swimming, arts & crafts, archery, sports games, …

In honor of Theodore Geisel's (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss's) birthday on March 2, this week we select five Dr. Seuss favorites. Perfect for young children, but fun for any age, you're never too old for Dr. Seuss. Here are Stoughton Patch's favorites. These classics not on your bookshelf? Check the Stoughton Public Library. Let us know your Seuss favorites in the comment box. We're sure you'll have some not on this list. Like One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish or Horton Hears a Who! There's plenty of Seuss books not on this list that you should still read. It's "98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed." 1. The …

Hungry and want to grab something on the way to work or school? Looking for a spot for weekend brunch? Stoughton has plenty of options for eating breakfast while out and about. The Fab Four From pancakes, to omelets, to lox, to bagels, to pastries and parfaits, Zachary's (945 Washington Street); Panera (1334 Park Street); Maxie's (Cobb Corner...yes, it's in Stoughton); and Beantown Diner combine to offer a number of breakfast favorites and have become popular morning hangouts. Hidden gems * Peppercorn's Catering (445 Central Street, located in the Stoughton YMCA) offers a number of …