Marathon pledges aid Cade

Here’s a best buy for a much needed cause. On Nov. 6, I will run in

the New York City Marathon. I’m hoping to turn the marathon into a

fundraiser for Cade Feitler, a 13-year-old Newport Beach resident.

Cade, a student at Ensign Intermediate School, was in a terrible

car crash in February and remains hospitalized.

Since the accident, Cade -- a charismatic boy and a natural

fighter -- has endured medical complications, a dozen surgeries,

physical setbacks and rehabilitation. His medical insurance will pay

only so much.

Cade’s family needs help with medical expenses to assist with his

recovery. His family’s insurance policy limits certain medical

treatments that can help with his long rehabilitation. Any

out-of-network providers mean out-of-pocket expenses.

In my own small way, I want to help Cade and his family. And you

can too. If you could pledge $10, $50, $100 or whatever amount you’d

like, we’d both be doing something positive for this wonderful

family. Your contributions will be tax deductible.

Please make checks payable to the Cade Feitler Fund and send them

to Greer Wylder at 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

The Cade Feitler Fund is a nonprofit public benefit corporation.

I’ll keep you all informed on how the fundraising is going. For more

information, visit o7www.prayforcade.bravehost.com.f7

FEET FOR THE FOUNDATION

The Nail Lounge just opened a few doors down from Blue Springs

Home on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa. It’s a great find for those

who are concerned about sterilization and prefer natural nails.

The store will celebrate its grand opening with a Pink Ribbon

Pedicure party from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 6. Profits will go to the

Denise Roberts Breast Cancer Foundation.

Owner Cassie Piasecki will serve up food and drinks and offer free

manicures at the nail bar. Beauty product bags will go to 50 lucky

recipients.

The Pink Ribbon Pedicure will be offered through the month of

October.

The Nail Lounge provides each client with pampering nail care

services and a high level of cleanliness and sterilization.

Individual attention includes scents and applications using

hand-blended soaps, lotions, scrubs and nail polish custom made for

the salon.

“We are set apart from other nail salons by ensuring that every

single tool is either discarded or sterilized in an autoclave between

service,” Piasecki said. “Our thoroughly trained and experienced

professionals are dedicated to creating a good, clean and fun nail

salon experience.”

369 E. 17th St., Shop 26, Costa Mesa. (949) 548-2843.

CLOSE TO HOME

The 32nd Annual Corona del Mar Home Tour happens from 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. Oct. 11. It helps raise funds for Corona del Mar students.

The tour is your chance to see six beautifully appointed homes in

a variety of styles, including a Cape Cod beach cottage and a French

classic estate. The homes are scattered throughout Pelican Point,

Pelican Crest, Cameo Highlands and Corona del Mar.

Tickets are sold in advance only. The cost is $60, which includes

morning refreshments, lunch and a cocktail reception. Morning

refreshments will be served from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at Rouge Restaurant

at Fashion Island. During the tour, stop by Cafe Jardin in Corona del

Mar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and an informal fashion show by

Emporio Armani. And as an added benefit, Neiman Marcus will host a

cocktail reception from 4 to 6 p.m.

Tickets are available at the Corona del Mar High School office in

Newport Beach, Newport Hills Drug Store in Newport Beach, the Fashion

Island Concierge in Newport Beach, Sherman Library & Gardens Gift

Shop in Corona del Mar, Barclay Butera in Newport Beach, and

Elizabeth Social Secretary in Newport Beach.

The ticket hotline is (949) 222-4622. o7www.cdmhome tour.comf7

PLAY IT AGAIN

(FOR THE FIRST TIME)

Replay, an Italian clothing brand, just opened a new store at

South Coast Plaza. The 3,000 square foot store displays merchandise

in “arte povera,” a concept of turning common items into works of

art.

Replay carries a collection of casual wear, denim and accessories

for men and women. Cutting edge styles and luxury looks are its

trademark. Two other collections -- the upscale We Are Replay and the

children’s collection Replay & Sons -- are also available.

Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. (714) 754-0085.

o7www.replay.itf7

MEET THE DESIGNERS

Stop by Saks Fifth Avenue at South Coast Plaza on Friday to meet

designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka of Badgley Mischka. The duo

will present its fall collection from noon to 2 p.m., and informal

modeling will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.

At the Designer Salon, on Level 3 at South Coast Plaza. (714)

540-3233, ext. 203. o7www.saksfifthavenue.comf7

FESTIVE OCCASION

South Coast Plaza hosts the Food, Wine and Micro-Brew Fest on from

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6

It’s an elegant and festive event, featuring cuisine prepared by

more than 50 local restaurants and tastings of premium wines and

regional micro-brews.

Best of all, 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales goes to the

county’s largest hunger relief organization, Second Harvest Food

Bank, and KTLA Charities.

Tickets costs $45 in advance, $55 at the door and $35 for groups

of 10 or more.

Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing. (714) 435-2171.

* BEST BUYS runs Thursdays. Send information to Greer Wylder at

o7greerwylder@yahoo.comf7; at 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA

92626; or by fax at (714) 966-4679.