Best Buys -- Greer Wylder

For the best in leather restoration services, stop by Anthony’s in

Corona del Mar. The shop specializes in cleaning, refinishing,

conditioning and dyeing leather apparel, car seats, chairs, sofas, desks,

handbags and briefcases. It’s been in the area for the last 50 years.

It’s at 3401 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. (949) 673-4640.

The most beautiful orchids are on sale today at Green Systems

International in Newport Beach. The orchid sale is open to the public

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday of the month. There are thousands of

orchids available, ranging in price from $5 to $25. The wholesale

tropical nursery is the only local commercial orchid nursery. It’s at

20362 Birch St., Newport Beach.

If you’ve always wanted to take yoga classes, the Yoga Place offers 70

classes a week in the day and evening. The classes include all major

hatha yoga styles, and there are prenatal and kids classes. It offers a

free class at 12:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month and at 7:30

p.m. the first Friday. The Yoga Place is in the Costa Mesa Courtyards at

1835 Newport Blvd. (949) 642-7400.

Author Lawrence G. Townsend and chef Alexx Guevara are teaming up for

a book-signing event at 3 p.m. today at Macy’s South Coast Plaza Home

Store. Townsend is the author of “Secrets of the Wholly Grill,” a novel

about cravings, barbecue and software that has been summed up by J.Thomas

McCarthy, a professor at the University of San Francisco Law School, as

“a delightful satirical caper through the corporate corridors, courtrooms

and clean rooms of the high-tech world.” Chef Alexx will prepare a menu

inspired by the novel’s theme: sirloin tip with wholly grilled barbecue

sauce and frozen Snickers coffee cake. The demonstration is free, and

complimentary samples will be served. Townsend will sign copies of his

novel, which will be available for $25.

The selection of party supplies, invitations and cards is some of the

best at Where’s The Party? in Costa Mesa. The newly expanded store offers

custom announcements, wedding invitations, greeting cards, custom gift

wrapping, paper goods, balloons, helium tank rentals and gift items.

It’s open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It’s at 270 E.

17th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 722-1803.

Tennis aficionados will love the endless programs and amenities

offered at the Newport Beach Tennis Club. The club has everything you’d

need for tennis and swimming. A partial list of membership advantages

include 19 tennis courts, ball machine, junior tennis programs, weekend

social matches, pro shop, workout facility, personal training swim

lessons, junior Olympic saltwater pool, junior swim team, water aerobics,

club parties, weddings, catering, baby-sitting and bridge nights. There

are different types of membership’s available, including social, senior,

swim-only and tennis. The Newport Beach Tennis Club is at 2601 Eastbluff

Drive. (949) 644-0050, Ext. 216.

Calvin Klein men’s underwear is reduced 25% at Macy’s through June 16.

Included in the sale are all “body” underwear, all basic whites, all

color basics, all cotton stretch and all three packs of briefs, T-shirts

and boxers. Macy’s is at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

Designer Outlet is having a 30%-off sale on select florals, mirrors,

lamps, artwork and accessories. The showroom is filled with furniture and

accessories, and receives new shipments daily. It’s at 2925 Airway Ave.,

Suite A, Costa Mesa. (714) 979-6679.

South Coast Plaza has a family fun day planned for the weekend that

features free photographs, carousel rides, crafts, storytelling, balloon

artists and sports activities. There’s also an opportunity drawing to win

prizes, including two rounds of golf at Pacific Golf and Country Club, a

caddie cart bag and $50 gift certificate from Ashworth Studio and a

baseball “fun package” from Sport Chalet.

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

Wylder at o7 greerwylder@yahoo.comf7 or 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA

92627, or via fax at (949) 646-4170.