We asked about your favorite spas, salons, massage parlors and barbers on Martha's Vineyard. You answered. Here's what you had to say (in no particular order).   1. Bouclé: 12 N Water St., Edgartown 2. Hair by Dana: 45 Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs 3. Island Spa at the Mansion House: 9 Main St, Vineyard Haven 4. Center for Therapeutic Massage: 76 Main St, Vineyard Haven 5. A Hair Affair: 10 Chambers Way, Edgartown   Do you disagree? Let us know in the comments section—and, of course, remember to cast your vote for future Patch Picks.

You’ve voted on your favorite boutiques, summer camps and St. Patrick’s Day hotspots. It’s time to make your voice heard once again. This week we’re asking about your favorite spa, salon or place to unwind and pamper yourself. The topic is broad, the choices nearly limitless. So get to it: Tell us where we should drop some hard-earned cash to de-stress and keep up appearances. Gentlemen, don’t feel left out: We want to hear about your favorite barbers, too!

Erin go bragh! (That means “Ireland forever,” for those not in the know). And Happy St. Patty’s Day? Nope, it’s actually Paddy’s day. But really, does it even matter? On this day, Gaelic language skills or not, everyone’s a bit Irish, and almost everyone is out looking for a bit of fun. So put on your best green duds and head for the door, because we’ve got five great ways to spend your evening toasting to your maybe-not-so-Irish ancestors.   1. Offshore Ale is serving up Irish fare—think corned beef and cabbage and shephard’s pie—all day long. Live Irish music with Gregg Harcourt and Mary …

They say everyone's a little Irish on St. Patrick's Day. The Island can definiely make that claim, given how much Chilmark can resemble Ireland's rolling hills. So what are you doing to celebrate the big day? Are you planning to make that classic corned beef and cabbage from scratch? Listening to Irish music at Offshore Ale? Trying out the corned beef quesadilla at Sharky's Cantina? Or are you headed to the Wharf for Irish whisky and green beer? Share your favorite place to go or thing to do for St. Patrick's Day in our comments section or e-mail Editor Vanessa Czarnecki by Wednesday evening…

We asked about your favorite summer camps on Martha's Vineyard. You answered—and an astounding number of you shouted your praise for the Chilmark Community Center's summer programs. Without further ado, here's the winner of this week's Patch Picks!   1. Chilmark Community Center   2. Sail M.V 3. The Farm Institute 4. Camp Jabberwocky 5. Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary   Do you disagree? Let us know in the comments section—and, of course, remember to cast your vote for future Patch Picks.

Last week Patch asked each of the Island’s libraries to recommend a book in honor of National Read Across America Day. The week before, we asked you to name your favorite boutiques on Martha’s Vineyard. This week, we’re asking for your input again. Summer may still be a while off, but summer-camp registration is not. Sign-up is already underway at many camps, and in some cases filling up fast. With that in mind, we want to hear from you. What are the best camps or camp programs on Martha’s Vineyard? Which ones should you sign up for right away? There are plenty of options—Felix Neck, the Farm…

Today is National Read Across America Day! To celebrate, we’ve asked some of our local librarians to suggest a few great books worthy of our attention.    1. “The Fiddler in the Subway,” by Gene Weingarten Suggested by: Edgartown Free Public Library What happens when one of the world’s best violinists takes to busking in the subway? Very little, according to Gene Weingarten: few people even take notice. Weingarten explores the topic in this new non-fiction release, a collection of previously published newspaper columns. The Edgartown library will discuss the book on Tuesday, March 29, at 4 p.…

We asked about your favorite boutiques on Martha's Vineyard. You answered. Here's what you had to say (in no particular order).    1. Claudia: 51 Main St., Edgartown and 34 Main St., Vineyard Haven 2. C.B. Stark: 27 N Water St., Edgartown and 53a Main St., Vineyard Haven 3. Midnight Farm: 18 Water-Cromwell Ln., Vineyard Haven 4. Bramhall & Dunn: 23 Main St., Vineyard Haven 5. Vineyard Vines: 19 Winter St., Edgartown   Do you disagree? Let us know in the comments section—and, of course, remember to cast your vote for future Patch Picks.