Best Buys -- Greer Wylder

The 10th annual Pumpkins & Pancakes event will take place Oct. 28 at

South Coast Plaza. The Friends of CASA-CAST’s annual fund-raiser is a

Halloween celebration that includes a gourmet breakfast, arts and crafts,

face painting, trick-or-treating and more. Breakfast will begin at 8 a.m.

Reservations are available in advance at $15 per person. Tickets are

available at the door at $20 per person. South Coast Plaza (Crate &

Barrel Wing) is at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Proceeds from the event

will benefit abused and neglected children who are aided through the CASA

and CAST programs in Orange County. (714) 780-8733.

Through October, Hemphill’s Rugs & Carpets has discounted all Karastan

area rugs by 50% off suggested retail prices. “In addition, we have a

nice selection of Karastan good factory seconds,” says Brett Hemphill.

“We just sold 29 Karastan good seconds to the Beverly Hills Hotel for use

in their remodeled bungalows. In addition, all Karastan wool carpet is

also on promotion.” Hemphill’s now carries the Tommy Bahama collection.

The patterns are machine-made and come in wool and nylon. Designs vary

from whimsical “alms Away” and “Frond Memories” to Colonial British West

Indies styles such as “Monaco Palms” and “Grand Cayman.” The rugs are

available in a wide range of sizes, including runners and rounds. All

Masland carpets and area rugs are on sale through Oct. 27. The newly

remodeled showroom has a 40-arm rack featuring a big selection of

Masland’s custom rugs; nylon casual rugs and fabric-bordered area rugs.

Hemphill’s is at 230 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 722-7224.

The Lacoste Boutique at South Coast Plaza is offering a Lacoste

wardrobe trade-in through Oct. 21. If you bring in your old clothing --

used men’s, women’s or children’s -- you’ll receive 15% off new Lacoste

clothing. The clothes can be from any manufacturer and will be donated to

a local charity. Clothes should be clean and in wearable condition. The

Lacoste Boutique is on the first level of South Coast Plaza. (714)

641-1730.

The Footcomfort store is one -top shopping for foot care. It’s filled

with medically approved hosiery, Drew shoes and sandals, custom orthotics

and sandals, Birkenstock sandals, silicone insoles, heel cups, and foot

cream and balms. It’s offering a free digital gait analysis that gives a

three-dimensional picture of your foot’s pressure points and can help

explain any irregularities. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday

through Friday. It’s at 3198-J Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa. (800)

721-7251.

Mariners PTA and Newport Harbor High School are selling TAR cards that

offer discounts at local businesses for $10. The 2001-02 TAR card can be

used at Togo’s, Where’s The Party?, Ruby’s Diner, Big City Bagels, Sports

World, Al’s New York Cafe, Kona Cleaners, Pick Up Stix, Brett’s Photo

Express, Jack’s Surfboards, Massimo Pizza, The Culinary Wrap, Aroma’s

Espresso Cafe, Palace Park, Pizza Hut, EZ Take Out, Newport Rib Co.,

Bruegger’s Bagels, Subway, SunFlour Bakery, Domino’s Pizza, Haagen Dazs,

Disney Ice, Dairy Queen, Frank’s Flowers, Huggs & Kissez and Juice it Up.

Neiman Marcus will offer a complimentary Laura Mercier facial clinic

and make-over from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. To schedule an

appointment, call (949) 759-1900, Ext. 2037.

Tuesday Morning is selling Krups Coffeemakers at $40 to $60 off the

regular retail price. On sale are ProCafe, Espresso Bravo, FreshAroma

Brew and Grind. Also on sale are Krups kitchen electric appliances, Towle

crystal wine glasses, fireplace screens, embroidered cotton coverlet sets

and 100% Egyptian cotton sheet sets. Tuesday Morning sells famous-maker

brand names at close-out prices. It advertises that everything is 50% to

80% off. Tuesday Morning is at 230 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. (949)

650-0455.

* 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.