GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

The Oriental Rug Outlet & Home Furnishings is having its yearly

inventory clearance sale. There are 5,000 rugs to choose from. The

selection ranges from wool and silk rugs from China, Persian designs from

India, Persian designs from Pakistan and machine-made rugs of 100% wool.

Prices range from a 4-by-6-foot wool rug at $145 to a 9-by-12-foot wool

or silk rug at $1,850. The Oriental Rug Outlet also offers a cleaning and

repair service, as well as a trade in or buy service. It’s open from 10

a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. It’s

at 1931 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 642-3600.

A used book sale, organized by the Friends of the Library, will take

place today at the Newport Beach Main Library. The sale will last from 9

a.m. to 4 p.m., and books go for $1 a bag. It’s definitely a best-buy

sale. The Newport Beach Library is at 1000 Avocado Ave.. Information:

(949) 759-9667.

If you’re brave enough to try paintball, XS Sports Inc. in Costa Mesa

has everything you need. The list of gear available includes markers,

barrels, protective gear, paintballs, clothing, team jerseys, masks and

goggles. There’s also a free drawing from 2 to 5 p.m. every Sunday to

win 18 cases of paintballs. It’s at 2790 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 979-2999.

The best in patio furniture is discounted for a preseason sale at

Roger’s Gardens. On sale are in-stock Kingsley-Bate teak dining sets,

select models of Galtech and Treasure Garden umbrellas and all cushions

by Gold Crest. Roger’s Gardens is at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 640-5800.

Circuit City has some good deals on Sony camcorders through today. The

new digital technology camcorders called Handycams have special features

that include a photo mode that let’s users store photos on tape. The

digital recordings may be played on regular 8-millimeter or high-8 tapes.

The two Handycams on sale are $349.99 and $579.99. Other sales going on

in the store include all car speakers and radar, 32-inch and larger TVs,

and home audio equipment. It’s at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 720-9223.

If you’re looking for bargains on popular name-brand shoes for the

entire family, stop by Famous Footwear. It carries such name brands as

Nike, Rockport, New Balance, Keds, Esprit, Buster Brown, Mia, Skechers,

Vans and K-Swiss, to name a few. There are always sales going on, some

are “buy one get the second at half-price,” and others are department

sales. The current sale is on athletic shoes reduced 20% to 40% off.

There are two local Famous Footwear locations, one at the Costa Mesa

Courtyards at 1835 Newport Blvd., and one at 2300 Harbor Blvd., Costa

Mesa. Information (949) 650-7358.

Shabby Chic/cottage style furniture will be on sale at a huge parking

lot sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the River’s Edge. The furniture

and accessories are at wholesale prices. The River’s Edge is at West 16th

and Babcock streets in the Wings West Building, Storage Unit 37.

Information: (714) 967-2645, ask for Ken or Scott.

Target’s clothing selection has elevated to a new level since it

acquired Mossimo’s label. The clothing for young men and women is priced

unbelievably low, and the designs are not bad. Cotton tees are on sale at

$7.99, stretch cropped pants and plaid skirts are on sale at $17.99,

men’s black label pants are $24.99, and men’s black label shirts are

$14.99. Mossimo also has handbags, shoes, and workout wear available at

Target. Target Greatlands is on Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa, in the

former Fedco location.

Kids and parents will love the new Arthur and Friends performance

playing at the Orange County Performing Arts Center from Tuesday to March

4. Tickets are on sale at $16.50, $21.50 and $29.50. The show has been

getting rave reviews and, if you shop at Payless ShoeSource, you can get

half-off coupons for opening night. Tickets are on sale at The Center’s

box office or online at https://ocpac.org and Ticketmaster at (714)

740-7878. The Orange County Performing Arts Center is at 600 Town Center,

Costa Mesa.

BEST BUYS appears Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to Greer

Wylder at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627, or via fax at (949)

646-4170.