Check out a cleaner way to dry clean your garments

If you’re worried about chemicals used at most dry cleaners, the

Newport Coast Shopping Center has recently added Newport Ridge

Cleaners, which uses the GreenEarth Cleaning System. Owner Edmond

Hacatoryan says the new cleaning process doesn’t have the common

chemical smell. “Garments come out feeling smooth and silky,”

Hacatoryan said. “And the process produces less lint and wrinkling

than other dry-cleaning methods. I also like the fact it’s safe for

the environment.” A release from Newport Ridge Cleaners says:

“Studies conducted by environmental regulatory agencies and

independent, impartial testing laboratories concluded that the

GreenEarth Cleaning System meets or exceeds the regulatory

requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational

Safety and Health Administration, and even the most demanding state

environmental regulatory agencies.” Newport Ridge Cleaners is at

21141 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 718-3526.

A thirst quencher

The Atrium Court has added Beverages & More!, a specialty store

for wine, beer and spirits. You will not be disappointed by the

selection and prices. It carries 3,000 wines, including reds, whites,

champagne, dessert wines, ports, sherries and kosher wines. There’s

also 1,000 premium spirits, from Scotland’s finest single malts,

Polish vodkas and Mexico’s specialty tequilas, to grappa, cognac and

more. There are more than 500 brands of beer, and kegs will be

available for 150 of the brands. Beverages & More! also carries

specialty foods, including fresh cheese, caviar, chocolates and

snacks, as well as bar and wine accessories, party supplies and

top-name cigars.

A real bargain

The Assistance League of Newport-Mesa has received new estate

items including furniture, china, crystal and collectibles. Furniture

pieces include a beautiful antique French mahogany armoire with a

matching double bed and nightstand in a parquet diamond design; a

Victorian sofa on carved wood frame; an Oriental carved chest, with

immaculate interior and desk in perfect condition with inlaid top and

curved legs; and a hickory china hutch. China and crystal pieces

include a six-piece setting of Wedgewood “Gold Florentine” china

pattern, with additional pieces available of coffeepot, teapot and

cream and sugars; Waterford stemware; and lamps. The collectibles

include Hummel’s pieces; Steiff animals, including a horse on wheels;

and Madame Alexandra dolls in original boxes. The inventory changes

daily, and there are also new pieces of jewelry. It’s open from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The Assistance League of Newport Mesa is at 2220 Fairview Road, Costa

Mesa. (949) 645-2922.

No training wheels needed

Two Wheels One Planet (Sea Schwinn) is having a summer super sale

today through Monday. There are bikes, clothing, helmets, shoes and

accessories reduced 10% to 80%. It is open noon to 8 p.m. today, 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 7

p.m. Monday. It is at 420 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-7717.

* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at greerwylder@- yahoo.com or 330 W. Bay St., Costa

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