BEST BUYS

Greer Wylder

Dance 204, at (949) 723-3357, is a local dance studio at 204 Washington

St. in Balboa. The studio offers a big selection of dance classes,

including a morning stretch and workout for adults and seniors and daily

evening classes in jazz, tap, hip hop and swing taught by award-winning

director/choreographer Ray Limon. Afternoon classes for children include

kids jazz and kids tap. There are also musical theater workshops on

Saturdays.

John L. Blom Custom Photography Ltd. is offering a family-portrait

special through Sept. 30. The portrait can be shot in the studio, garden,

beach or your home. You may also choose color, black and white, or

watercolor. John L. Blom is at 3732 E. Coast Hwy. in Corona del Mar.

The Collection, at (949) 675-6887 and 332 Marine Ave. on Balboa Island,

sells women’s clothing at wholesale prices. The prices are always reduced

50% to 80%, and it carries accessories.

Paramount Sports, a tennis specialty shop, is celebrating its one year

anniversary under new management with a sale on selected merchandise

reduced 10% to 40%. Paramount Sports carries top name brands including

K-Swiss, Head, Tail, Adidas, Darlyn, Ball de Match, Jamie Saddock,

Wilson. Paramount Sports is at 333 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa.

The Shoe Care Center, at (949) 851-9192 and 1701 Corinthian Way in

Newport Beach, is offering a 15% discount on leather repairs if you

mention the Daily Pilot. The Shoe Care Center specializes in shoe and

boot repair, handbag repair and dying shoes to match clothing. It’s open

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and is closed weekends.

Robinsons-May is gearing up for Christmas with a sale on jingle-rock

Santas and a limited-edition Christopher Radko millennium collectible

ornament. The three jingle-rock Santas dance to tunes including “Have a

Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Rocking around the

Christmas Tree.” They are on sale for $39.99 to $49.99. The Christopher

Radko ornament is mouthblown, silvered and handpainted. The “Countdown

Cutie” is one of 12 Radko ornaments available. Robinsons-May is at

Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza.

BEST BUYS is published Thursdays and Saturdays. If you know of a good

buy, send a fax t0 (949) 646-4170 or write to Daily Pilot, Best Buys, 330

W. Bay St., Costa Mesa 92627.