GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

The best place to buy a used car is at Newport Wholesale. Every car is

in top condition, and the prices are all wholesale. At any given time

there are about 40 to 50 cars to choose from, and the prices vary from

$5,000 to $50,000. The selection is mostly German and Japanese cars, and

sport-utility vehicles. Owner Carl Mazzie buys dealer trade-ins and

repeat customer cars that are in perfect condition. All of the cars are

totally reconditioned from the inside out. “There are no auction cars,

because you won’t know what you’re getting,” says Mazzie. “We go the

distance for all of our customers.” Luckily for customers, Newport

Wholesale offers everything a major dealer offers, including financing

and warranties -- except at wholesale prices. This year is its 21st in

business. It’s at 890 W. 18th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

646-2092.

The ninth annual Pumpkin and Pancakes, a children’s Halloween

extravaganza, is a great upcoming fund-raiser set to run from 8:30 to

11:30 a.m. Oct. 29. It’s happening in the west wing of South Coast Plaza

in Costa Mesa, and will be presented by The Friends of CASA/CAST, who

help abused and neglected children through programs in Orange County. The

event costs $15 per person in advance or $20 at the door. Children ages 2

and under are free. The ticket price includes breakfast and all

activities. Children of all ages will love the music, arts and crafts,

carnival booths, and trick-or-treating through South Coast Plaza (Crate &

Barrel and Macy’s Home wing). Darren will provide the DJ music the DJ.

Other activities include face painting, a balloon artist, magic and

opportunity prizes. The prizes include dolls, South Coast Plaza gift

certificates, amusement park passes, Razors, bikes, and more. Halloween

Costumes are encouraged but not required. Reservations or information:

(714) 780-8733.

An all-new Disney Store officially opened Wednesday at South Coast

Plaza. The new, larger store is on the first level, near Robinsons May.

Other happenings today at South Coast Plaza are a trunk show at Tod’s,

featuring the fall/winter collection of shoes and accessories, and

stress-relieving massages at the Aveda store from 2 to 7 p.m.

South Coast Plaza is also offering specials at selected stores through

Sunday as part of the bridge opening celebration. Eddie Bauer is giving

$10 off any purchase over $75; Carlton Hair is offering 15% off regularly

priced hair care service; Everything But Water is offering 15% off all

2001 swimwear lines; Fossil is offering a gift with purchase;

gazoontite.com is offering a gift with a purchase of $30 or more; Laura

Ashley is offering a savings of $20 on purchases of $100 or more on

regularly priced merchandise; New Man is giving a gift with purchase;

Privilege is taking 10% off regularly priced merchandise, plus a tote bag

with any purchase of $500 or more; Scandia Down is giving a complimentary

pillow protector with each pillow purchase of $120 or more; Sunglass

Hut/Watch Station is reducing all sunglasses and watches -- excluding

Oakley -- by 20%; Villery & Boch is taking $10 off any purchase of $100

or more; and The Walking Co. is taking 10% off purchases.

The 14 annual Harbor Heritage Run is Saturday and it’s not too late to

enter. The race features a 5K race, a 2K fun run/walk, a Kids Klassic

race and free fitness fair. The race goes through the Newport Heights

area of Newport Beach, which includes slightly rolling hills with ocean

and bay views. The warmup starts at 7:30 a.m., the 2K starts at 8 a.m.,

and the 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. There are two Kids Klassic races -- one at

9:15 a.m. for 5- to 7-year-olds, and another at 9:30 a.m. for 8- to

10-year-olds. The fitness fair runs from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Race day applications will be accepted; entry fees vary. Kids 12 and under are $17, students are $20, and adults are $22. The fee includes a T-shirt and

post-race refreshments. Proceeds will go toward education programs at

Newport Harbor High School. Information: (949) 645-5806, or on the

Internet at o7 https://www.nhhs.nmusd.k12.ca.us/heritagef7 or o7

https://www.active.comf7 .

* BEST BUYS appears on Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa 92627, or via fax at (949)

646-4170.