Need a last minute gift? Try the surgical supply

Newport Center Orthopedic Medical and Surgical Supplies carries

unusual gifts. Since 1967, owner Stella Chavos has supplied special

needs items that can be hard to find.

There’s the largest selection of canes and walking sticks from all

over the world. Hand-carved canes from Africa, Italy and England are

just a few of the choices. Even folding canes for travelers and canes

that have a seat. Prices range from $12.95 to $695.

There are walkers in various colors with wheels and seats, an

assortment of walker and wheelchair tote bags, back support and seat

cushions, and lift chairs for those who need comfortable support for

the home and traveling.

To help prevent ankles and feet from swelling during pregnancy or

anytime, there is a full line of gradient compression hosiery. Other

items available include magnifying glasses, heat and cold packs,

pillows for sleeping and travel, ear plugs, arthritic relief gloves

and socks for diabetics. Complimentary custom gift wrap and shipping

is available.

Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30

a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The store will be closed at 2 p.m. Christmas

Eve. It is at 400 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. Call (949)

644-0065.

NEED LIGHTS?

If you still need holiday lights, I love the selection at Roger’s

Gardens. It carries a Private Label light that has a 40% brighter

bulb than most brands. Even better, if one bulb burns out, the strand

will stay lit. Each strand has 105 lights mounted on heavy gauge wire

and comes with a three-year guarantee.

The latest additions to Roger’s lights are the Starlight Spheres,

which look like shimmering stars. The spheres, which can be placed

indoors or outside, come in three sizes and five colors -- blue,

amber, green, purple and red. The strands cost $12.99 to $26.99.

Roger’s Gardens is at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road in Newport

Beach. Call (949) 640-5800, or check out www.rogersgardens.com.

GIFTS FOR FAMILY

Looking for high-end family gifts? Stop by these stores at South

Coast Plaza. Baccarat has a limited edition “Ki” crystal bowl

centerpiece designed by Sotass (only 29 made in the world) for

$23,995.

At Apple, there’s the new iMac featuring SuperDrive, 80GB and a

17- inch flat panel wide screen display for $1,999. Brookstone has a

talking photo album that records a voice message for 10 photo page

spreads for $50. Dooney & Bourke has an Italian-crafted wine holder

with an opener for $195 (single) or $220 (double). Fred Paris has a

new futuristic watch available in stainless steel or gold, round or

square, sophisticated or sporty for $1,550 (men) or $1,350 (women).

For children’s gifts, stop by these shops. Puzzle Zoo has an

Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminator 2 realistic head gear and bust for

$2,500. At Pottery Barn Kids, there’s a fun-filled dollhouse with

fabric covered furniture and dolls for $49. The White Rabbit

Children’s Bookstore has a pop-up edition of “The Night Before

Christmas” for $24.95 and an inspirational book titled “When I Grow

Up I Want To Be Me” for $19.95. The Discovery Channel Store has a

magnetic dart board for $29.99 and a bonsai garden for $19.95.

For stocking stuffers, check out these shops. Book Soup has

“Marilyn” by Andre de Dienes -- with photographs and memoirs of his

times spent with Ms. Monroe -- $199. Club Monaco has Votivo candles

in deep clover, mandarin, red currant, river rock and teak scents for

$30 each.

* 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.