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Leadership Tomorrow’s class of 2001 will present its Celebrate

Community festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19 at Fairview Park. It’s

free to the public and will feature entertainment for the entire family,

including tile painting, a new skateboard ramp, train rides, music,

refreshments and the opportunity to learn more about the community.

Children may paint a tile that represents what the community means to

them. The tiles will be gifted to the city of Costa Mesa for permanent

display at a city park. Celebrate Community is sponsored by Leadership

Tomorrow, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with the goal of

expanding the knowledge of people who are committed to the issues and

challenges that affect their community. Other local organizations that

will participate include the Fire Department, law enforcement, and

children and family service providers. Fairview Park is at 2525 Placentia

Ave., Costa Mesa.

Last month, Fashion Island opened an Aerosoles footwear store, known

as comfortable chic, versatile and fun shoes. The shop is the 77th

location to open, and it’s the first in Southern California. It’s one of

the leading brands of footwear since 1986. There will be a grand opening

party Thursday, that will be hosted by In Style Magazine and will benefit

the Children’s Bureau of Southern California.

Hemphill’s Rugs and Carpets is having a sale through June 2 on

selected rugs throughout the showroom. There are new arrivals in

chenille, custom fabricated tapestry border rugs, and sisal and sea grass

rugs with assorted bindings. There are also big discounts on Karastan

factory seconds and discontinued area rugs. Hemphill’s is at 230 E. 17th

St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 722-7224.

Another rug sale is in progress throughout the month at the Oriental

Rug Outlet and Home Furnishings in Costa Mesa. All rugs are reduced 40%.

There is a big variety of rugs from all over the world, including China,

India, Pakistan and Nepal. The Oriental Rug Outlet also has a cleaning

service, and will buy or trade rugs. It’s at 1931 Newport Blvd., Costa

Mesa. Information: (949) 489-9400.

If your sports equipment is collecting dust, Sports Consignment is a

great place to unload sports and exercise equipment and get instant cash.

It’s also a great place to find deals on all kinds of fitness equipment,

from treadmills to torso tracks and ab rollers, at a fraction of the

cost. There’s also golf equipment, surfboards, wetsuits, bodyboards,

bicycles and more. Sports Consignment is now open seven days a week. The

hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. It’s at 670 W. 17th St. (between

Superior and Pomona avenues), just west of Trader Joe’s. Information:

(949) 548-0660.

According to Tiffany & Co. experts, gold is back in fashion. After

years of mostly seeing platinum jewelry, gold is making a comeback.

“There is a cyclical nature to metal preferences, and right now we are

seeing a return to the warm elegance of yellow gold,” says Wally Steiner,

of Tiffany & Co. “Gold has a richness that is just not found in other

metals, and it can easily transition between day and evening.” Tiffany is

showing its gold collection through May 20 at its South Coast Plaza

location.

Mikimoto at South Coast Plaza is premiering the Princess Grace

necklace. The Princess de Monaco Rose created the strand of pearls as a

tribute to the late Princess Grace of Monaco. It costs $4,900, with a

portion of the proceeds going toward the Princess Grace Foundation-USA,

which benefits young performing artists in the United States. Mikimoto is

at South Coast Plaza. Information: (714) 424-5440.

Roger’s Gardens is having a 20% off sale on top-quality Kingsley Bate

teak furniture throughout the month. There’s a nice selection of dining

sets, chairs, benches, steamer and Adirondack chairs. It’s at 2301 San

Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 640-5800.

* 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.