GREER’S BEST BUYS:Surf and skate store Board Gallery opens

Big chain surf shops look out. There’s a new grom on the block who is someone to reckon with. The Board Gallery, owned by Tony Peters and Ray Flores, an original Z-Boy from Dogtown fame, has come to O.C. via Venice. The 11-year-old shop is the newest find in Newport for pro surf and skate gear.

The Board Gallery carries top-of-the-line surf and skate gear — Black Label, SMA, Powell, Chocolate, ABEC 11 — as well as hard-to-find vintage items. Collectors from as far away as Japan seek out Board Gallery for its rare items, including a Zephyr surfboard, an early ‘70s Lightning Bolt surfboard, and a board hand-painted by the late Wayne Miyata, a surfer who appeared in “The Endless Summer.”

And be sure to check out the serpentine skateboard wheel collection that has been displayed in museums in New York, London and Japan. Hundreds of colorful wheels represent the origins of skateboard materials. Mark your calendar: June 21 is National Skateboarding Day, and The Board Gallery celebrates at 4 p.m. with free pizza, tons of giveaways, guest pro skaters and a special commemorative deck signed by pros. Raffle tickets are on sale now. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 3333 Newport Blvd. in Newport Beach. (949) 675-5183.

NEIMAN MARCUS DISCOUNTS

Save on great designer labels at the Neiman Marcus sale for men and women. For men, save up to 33% off on suits, sportswear, sports jackets, formalwear, dress shirts, shoes and more. Men can save an extra 25% off on underwear, too. For women, save on designer apparel, shoes, handbags and jewelry reduced 33% to 40%. Neiman Marcus is located at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. (949) 759-1900.

LEMONADE FUNDRAISER

Stop by Alex’s Lemonade Stand at Fashion Island (just outside Babystyle and Macy’s) on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and help raise funds for pediatric cancer research. The annualfundraiser is part of a nationwide effort to eradicate childhood cancers. The event includes lemonade, cookies and entertainment. At Babystyle, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., enter to win a Quinny Buzz and Combi Twin stroller (valued at $500 and $300, respectively); or purchase a Classic Cruiser Fire Truck at Babystyle and receive a special discount for donating to Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Members of the Newport Beach Fire Department will be on hand to autograph the fire truck from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Babystyle donates a portion of the day’s sales to the foundation. The lemonade stand will be setup in remembrance of John Taggart, who fought neuroblastoma, the same form of cancer that Alex Scott battled. Kelly and Tamara Taggart and their five children hope to raise $25,000 for ALSF. For more information, go to www.alexslemonade.org .

KERRY CASSILL FABRICS

You can save on Kerry Cassill’s fabrics for the home and body today and Saturday at a warehouse sale in Costa Mesa. Kerry Cassill specializes in coordinating, mix and match prints made of lightweight cottons from India. Cassill designs bedding, children’s clothing, curtain panels, slip dresses, cropped pants, longsleeve blouses and more. You can get your denim fix, too. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Sat., and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun.1145 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. (949) 464-9220. Sale hours 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 729 W. 16th St. Suite B2 (between Superior and Placentia) in Costa Mesa. (949) 722-6546.

GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE

Patina Too’s final sale is in progress. Everything is reduced 80%. Its last day of business is Friday, June 15. Open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The original Patina Boutique is still going strong with a new redesign, too. Patina Too is at 125 ½ Broadway in Costa Mesa. (949) 548-1980. Patina Boutique is at 178 Wells Place in Costa Mesa. (949) 548-1930.

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