Patio Outlet will have an end-of-summer sale from 10:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. Saturday through Monday. Prices are reduced 15% to 25%. It
sells umbrellas, chairs, dining room sets, coffee tables, end tables,
love seats, bar stools and more. The furniture is made from rust-free
(lightweight) aluminum, cast aluminum and teak with a choice of
tabletops. The tables and chairs come with adjustable feet, to avoid
problems with uneven patios. Umbrellas are all made with
weather-friendly Sunbrella fabrics, and come with a three-year
warranty. Patio Outlet is usually open to the public from 10:30 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. During the week, it caters to
wholesale clients by appointment. 1590 Monrovia Ave., Costa Mesa.
(949) 548-2449.
WHAT'S UP, TEACH?
Author Tamra Orr, who wrote "A Parent's Guide to Home Schooling,"
will be at The White Rabbit Children's Bookstore at South Coast Plaza
from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday. The White Rabbit is a specialty
children's bookstore. Three times a week there's a story time -- at
11 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays (for ages 3 and older), and 10 a.m.
Wednesdays (mommy and me) and, almost every other Sunday, a book
character visits the store. The store is on the second level of the
Sears wing. (714) 445-0010.
GONNA BUY YOU A CAR
Elvis fans will love the third annual Endless Summer Classic Car
and Motorcycle Show and Elvis Fest at the Orange County Market Place
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The event is held near the 25th
anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. It features a classic car show
for all makes and models, but the main attraction will be cars
similar to those that Elvis Presley owned during his life. An awards
show, with 29 categories, will include categories such as best
convertible, best Cadillac, best motorcycle and the Elvis Award for
the car that best honors the King. A "Car"aoke Contest at 10:30 a.m.
will have 25 contestants competing for cash prizes. Categories
include best Elvis song, best love song, best patriotic song, best
car song and best summer fun song. The Orange County Market Place is
open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2 for ages 13 and older.
Children 12 and younger are free. Parking is free. (949) 723-6616.
www.oc.marketplace.com.
HIT IT ON THE NAILS
Patricia Di Gioia Nail Studio is a full-service nail salon in the
Cannery Village. Owner Patricia Di Gioia has 23 years experience
doing nails and has recently added talented Jody Rowland Simon to her
salon. Together, they offer manicures and pedicures for men and
