GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

Corona del Mar will have its 22nd annual Christmas Walk from 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Sunday. The event will include entertainment, children’s games,

prizes and a Toys for Tots drive. To participate in the toy drive, you

can bring a new, unwrapped toy that will be distributed for charity.

There will also be an opportunity drawing to win prizes that are valued

from $25 to $2,680. Participating merchants will sell tickets for $1

each, or $10 for 11. Santa Claus will be on hand for complimentary

photos, and Frosty the Snowman will make an appearance. Entertainment

will be provided by carolers, strolling musicians, a balloon-maker and a

magic show called “Magic of the Holiday” will take place in front of the

library.

There’s an amazing selection of orchid plants at low prices at Green

Systems International. It’s open this weekend for its first Saturday of

each month sale. The wholesale tropical nursery is open from 9 a.m. to 4

p.m. today and Sunday. It’s known as Newport Beach’s only commercial

orchid nursery. It’s at 20362 Birch St. in Newport Beach. Information:

(949) 756-1211.

The Christmas Tree Jamboree is back in its 11th year of selling

beautiful Christmas tress at low prices. This year, the trees from the

Pacific Northwest are priced from $32.95 for a noble fir, grand fir and

Douglas fir. The balsam firs from Nova Scotia are priced from $39.95, and

the Fraser firs from North Carolina are priced from $39.95. Small trees

are priced from $14.95. The Christmas tree Jamboree is at the Newport

Dunes in Newport Beach. Look for the coupon in today’s paper for a saving

of $2 off on a 20-inch or 24-inch noble fir wreath.

Bellissima Designer Consignment Boutique is moving into the former

Orangewood Boutique location in Corona del Mar. The move, which is going

on this week, will take Bellissima from its Poinsettia Avenue location in

Corona Del Mar to 2850 E. Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. Information:

(949) 675-9756.

The limited edition holiday Reyn Spooner shirts have arrived at

At-Ease, Kayaks Surf Shop and Garys Island. The collectible shirts come

in sizes for boys at $45 and men’s sizes all the way up to extra, extra,

extra large for $65. At-Ease and Garys Island are at Fashion Island in

Newport Beach. Kayaks Surf Shop is in Westcliff Plaza in Newport Beach.

William Harold Jewelers is having a semiannual half-off sale just in

time for holiday shopping. The sale will last through Dec. 24. The

jewelry selection at William Harold ranges from estate jewelry, diamond

wedding sets, antique and fine jewelry, and watches. There is also a

watch and jewelry repair service, free verbal appraisals, estates bought

and sold, and dealers are welcome. William Harold Jewelers is at 3116

Newport Blvd. in Newport Beach. Information: (949) 673-0365.

Fashion Island is geared up for the holidays. The country’s largest

Christmas tree -- a 115-foot white fir -- is towering over the

Bloomingdale’s Courtyard, and Santa’ Village is in full swing nearby. The

Fashion Island management team recommends that if you want to beat the

crowds at Santa’s Village, visit Santa on weekday mornings and weekends

before noon. Once inside Santa’s tiny cottage, you’ll be able to buy a

photo with Santa, a memorable holiday keepsake, with a portion of the

photo proceeds going toward HomeAid Orange County, a nonprofit

organization that builds shelters for the homeless. To make shopping

easier at Fashion Island, there is a valet parking service during all

center hours for $5 now through Dec. 26. The valet is between

Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus.

There’s a year-end clearance sale going on at Decor Contemporary

Furnishings. All floor models are reduced 20% to 50%. There’s also

savings on special orders. The furniture selection includes modern coffee

tables, armoires, sofas, chairs, tables and more. It’s at 1800 Newport

Blvd. in 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.