GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will have its 36th annual all-church

rummage sale starting Wednesday and running through Friday. It’s

considered Newport Beach’s best rummage sale. The selection includes

clothing, toys, baby items, shoes, sporting goods, electronics, jewelry,

linens, housewares, furniture, tools, art, books and more.

“All of the proceeds go directly to missions, including many local

charities, such as S.O.S., Fish, S.P.I.N. and Shalimar Street, to name a

few,” said Karen Taylor, the event chair. “Those familiar with the sale

know it to be one of the best in the area. Year after year, we have had

great success -- and hope to continue to do so.”

The preview sale will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, and there is a $3

admission at the door. The sale hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday,

and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. There will be no admission charge Thursday

and Friday. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is at 600 St. Andrew’s Road,

at 15th Street, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 631-1854.

Definite standouts in swimwear can be found at two boutiques at South

Coast Plaza, the Wolford Boutique on the second level near Nordstrom, and

at La Perla, on the second level next to Versace and across from Gucci.

The La Perla Boutique is mostly known for its high-end lingerie, but it

also has a sleepwear line, a ready-to-wear line and a swimwear

collection. It carries one pieces and bikinis that range in price from

$150 to $300. The exceptional suits may be specially ordered.

Information: (714) 754-7500. The Wolford Boutique is mostly known for its

fine hosiery and body suits, but it also has beautiful swimwear that

range in price from $130 to $220. Information: (714) 756-7900.

Voracious readers may sign up at Barnes & Noble Booksellers to get a

Readers’ Advantage card for $25. With the new card, you’ll get

members-only discounts, invites to literary events and special offers.

The discounts include 10% off purchases at all Barnes & Noble bookstores,

including music, gifts and the cafe. There’s also an additional 5% off on

purchases on its Web site. The members-only events include invitations to

readings, book signings and author appearances. Barnes & Noble has two

locations in Costa Mesa -- South Coast Plaza and Triangle Square -- and

another in Newport Beach at Fashion Island.

Gianna is a new clothing and accessories store that opened in Corona

del Mar. It carries all new styles of infant to toddler wear for girls

and boys. There is also a selection of women’s clothing and home

accessories. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. It’s at 3315 E. Coast Highway., Corona del

Mar. Information: (949) 673-8033.

An upcoming sale will feature best buys on the entire Knoll Studio

furniture line by such famous architects as Mies van der Rohe, Marcel

Breuer and Frank Gehry. The sale is open to the public, and there will be

discounts of up to 55%. The sale will take place from noon to 7 p.m. May

18 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 19. The sales will be held in Newport Beach

at Systems Source Inc., 4100 Newport Plaza, Suite 150, and at Parron Hall

Office Interiors, 820 W. Ash, San Diego.

Subtle Tones will have a Mad Hatter tea party today from noon to 2

p.m. for children up to 8 years old. Children may come wearing their

favorite crazy hat, and there will be story time, prizes, a coloring

contest, refreshments and pictures taken by Chi-Lin Chien. While the tea

party is going on, mothers will get a 10% discount on all children’s

clothing. Subtle Tones is in the Corona del Mar Plaza. Information: (949)

640-2781.

Matthew Taylor’s is having a Mother’s Day trunk show from 10 a.m. to 7

p.m. Wednesday. There will be representatives from Cornell Trading

showing their latest spring fashions, Dept. 56 will debut its new lighted

houses, Lady Primrose will show its new lotions and bath products, and

Rochard will show its Limoges boxes. All visitors will get a gift, and

door prizes will be given out throughout the day. Matthew Taylor’s is in

Westcliff Plaza, at the corner of Irvine Avenue and East 17th Street in

Newport Beach. Information: (949) 642-7311.

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

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

646-4170.