Thursday, March 24, 2011
A weekly look at suggestions from Patch. This week we focus on spas.
Every Thursday, Patch runs a weekly feature called Patch Picks. We will highlight editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. You'll find these lists helpful to you, your family and friends. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. Today's list is all about local spas: 1. Natural Body Spa and Shop: Who knew that March was microdermabrasion month? Well, at this spa it is. For a few more days, this spa is featuring deals on the popular facial treatment. This month, this spa is adding a free decollete service to any microderm single treatment ($75) or microderm facial with cryogenic mask ($150). You'll also get a kit of several free products. …
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
This week's Patch Picks is dedicated to St. Patrick's Day, which is tomorrow, March 17.
St. Patrick's Day falls on Thursday this year, so we're doing our Patch Picks feature a day early to prepare you for tomorrow. Of course, do not forget to wear green, but you may also want to know some places to go celebrate. The day commemorates the life of an apostle -- the patron saint of Ireland, who died on March 17. Although the holiday began with religious sentiment, the day has become a celebration for many. So, take a a peek at out list, and have fun! 1. Spring Green Festival Snellville neighbors New Lawrenceville are hosing a business expo and family fun day 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., March 17. It is the first St. Patrick's Day festival for the organization, and it is inviting everyone out to the law of the historic Lawrenceville …
Thursday, March 3, 2011
In honor of Read Across America events, we are listing some librarian favorites.
Every where in the United States, it is now Read Across America time.We at Patch love reading, and we love books. So, for this Patch Picks we thought it super appropriate to highlight good reads. For Snellville Patch's list, we went to @stevelibrarian on Twitter, also known as Steve Thomas, a local librarian in Gwinnett County. What did @stevelibrarian have to say? Well, here's his five choices. Some are for youngsters, and others are for adults. For adults: 1. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot This is a biography about Henrietta Lacks, a poor African-American tobacco farmer whose cancerous cells were stolen without her knowledge and then cultivated into medical wonders we benefit from today. Her cells were used to …
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Here's our weekly selection of places you may want to check out.
Snellville doesn't have one of those mega malls, and the merits of such a place are debatable, for sure. However, there are tons of well-known chains and other stores throughout the city and its immediate surrounding area. Today in our weekly Patch Picks column, we're featuring boutiques. These are those small, specialty stores of gifts, fashionable clothes, accessories or food. Here are five in the Snelville area: 1. Cavell's Specialty Boutique, 2439 Main Street E, Suite 7, Snellville in the Heritage Village shopping center. Owner Cavell Dudley, a breast cancer survivor, stocks the store with a range of women's apparel and accessories, including post-surgical products, bras, wigs, hats and compression garments. Contact the store at (770) …
Thursday, February 17, 2011
We've made a list of Snellville nonprofits that are doing good in the community.
Every Thursday, Patch runs a weekly feature called Patch Picks. We will highlight editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. You'll find these lists helpful to you, your family and friends. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. Today's list is all about nonprofits giving back in big ways: 1. Dream House for Medically Fragile Children: This organization focuses on helping children and families affected by extreme medical situations. It increases opportunities for medically fragile children to live in stable, permanent home environments through support resources and programs. For more information, call 770-717-7410 or e-mail the …
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Looking for where to take that special someone for Valentine's Day? We've got some suggestions.
Every Thursday, Patch runs a weekly feature called Patch Picks. We will highlight editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. You'll find these lists helpful to you, your family and friends. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. In an ode to cupid, here's today's list: Patch Picks: Valentine's Day Dinner Spots ● Provino's, 2250 Main Street East, Snellville Founded in 1977, Provino's Italian Restaurant is located in the heart of Snellville, and it has as many garlic rolls as you want inside a cozy atmosphere. ● Romano's Macaroni Grill, 1350 Scenic Highway North, Snellville Here's another Italian restaurant choice. It is located just …
Thursday, February 3, 2011
We've rounded up some places to watch the Super Bowl in our new weekly feature.
Starting today, Patch will run a new weekly feature called Patch Picks on Thursdays. We will highlight editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. Here's our first list! Patch Picks: Super Bowl Crawl ● Flames Sports Bar and Grill Join dozens of other football fans at Flames this Sunday for the big game. There will be eight…
Amberr Meadows
12:03 pm on Thursday, March 24, 2011
Love it! I need a spa day really badly... more ›