GREER WYLDER -- Best buys

There are eight nights of Hanukkah, but only four shopping days at the

Temple Bat Yahm Hanukkah bazaar. This shopping extravaganza starts Sunday

and runs through Wednesday, and it features both local and Israeli

artisans and vendors. There will be a huge selection of menorahs, gift

wrap, dreidels and other toys, and much more. Unusual artwork,

handcrafted jewelry and imports from Israel are among the many

one-of-a-kind items you will find. An added feature this year will

include the opportunity to make your own crafts. This 24th annual bazaar

is open to the public in the social hall of the temple, at 1011 Camelback

St. in Newport Beach. The hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 9

a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call the

temple at (949) 644-1999.

Blue Springs, Ala., Antiques and Home Furnishings is featured in the

December issue of Romantic Homes magazine in the shopkeeper section. The

store recently received a shipment of Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic bed

linens and fabrics. Plus, there is a new shipment of antiques. If you

mention this Best Buys column at Blue Springs, Ala. you’ll receive a 10%

discount off your purchase now through Christmas. It’s at 369 E. 17th St.

in Costa Mesa, (949) 642-3632,.

The Harbor Mesa Lions Club is having its fourth annual holiday boutique

today at Estancia High School. You may start your holiday shopping,

choosing from a variety of handcrafted gifts and decorator items. There

will also be a snack booth and hourly opportunity drawings. All proceeds

will go to local charities. The school is at 2323 Placentia Ave. in Costa

Mesa.

Christmas and holiday shopping seemed to start the day after Halloween,

and South Coast Plaza is prepared with the arrival of seasonal stores to

help make it easier to check off your list. Here are a few choices:

* Bodega Chocolates, on the second level, is an international

chocolatier known for its fudge truffle bars and confections. It also

offers a beautiful selection of corporate gift baskets. (714) 429-1057.

* The Calendar Club, on the third level, is filled with all kinds of 2000

calendars. (714) 546-7413

* The Christmas Place at Robinsons-May, is another spot to find all kinds

of holiday decorations and gifts. (714) 546-9321, ext. 2877,

* Holidays and Traditions, on the mall’s first level, there are lots of

handcrafted ornaments, holiday decorations, bears and antiques. (714)

708-3238

* Macy’s Holiday Lane has two locations, on the first and second levels,

and they’re filled with many styles of holiday decorations, which come

from all over the world. (714) 556-0611 and (714) 540-5211.

* Williams Sonoma Gifts For Gourmet Occasions, on the third level, is a

perfect place to find everything you’d need to make a holiday gift

basket, and it offers delivery. (800) 782-8888,

* The Wrapper has two locations this year, on the second and third

levels. The shops are filled with gift wrapping, chocolates and wines and

makes custom gift baskets for any budget. (714) 556-1234 and (949)

640-0491.

Kinko’s has moved to a much bigger location at 230 Newport Center Drive

in Newport Beach, right next door to its old store. The new store offers

all the same services, including black-and-white copies, full-color

copies, photocopying, computer rentals, presentation services and

binding. (949) 760-1595.

Promelis Westcliff Market is a great place to buy top-quality Diestel

free-range turkeys for Thanksgiving. The upscale market is also taking

orders on custom-made Thanksgiving dinners for your family. Promelis

specializes in high-quality meats, poultry, seafood, wines, cheeses and

produce. It’s at 2121 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach, (949) 548-2500.

Bally is having a sale on selected ladies shoes and accessories. The sale

items are marked down 20% to 40%. Bally is on the first level of South

Coast Plaza, near Macy’s. (714) 557-1914.

A new grocery store has opened in the old Vons building at 2975 Harbor

Blvd. SavMax Foods is celebrating its grand opening with savings

throughout the store. And for Thanksgiving, it’s offering a preordered

turkey dinner that feeds six to eight people for $29.99. The dinner

includes a 10- to 12-pound turkey, plus pumpkin pie, stuffing, gravy,

dinner rolls, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.

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

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

W. Bay St., Costa Mesa 92627.