DVD teaches kids to sign

Novecento Boutique at Crystal Cove Promenade is an upscale European boutique for women. It specializes in Italian, French, and American designers from New York and Los Angeles. Owners Alex and Melika Towhidian select elegant furs, evening dresses, fun casual wear, Italian shoes, and accessories. Melika designs comfortable dresses in French silk jersey, perfect for everyday wear and great for traveling. Fits are flattering, and she offers custom designs. Together Alex and Melika design a line of comfortable casual shoes for fall. Novecento offers a 40%-off shoe sale on spring and summer styles. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 8002 E. Coast Highway in Newport Coast. (949) 715-1700. www.novecentofashion.com.

MAKEUP ARTIST

Makeup artist Trish McEvoy makes a personal appearance today at Neiman Marcus. Trish McEvoy has a wonderful line of skincare, makeup, fragrance, professional brushes and more.

Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Fashion Island in Newport Beach. (949) 759-1900. www.neimanmarcus.com.

PUMPKIN PATCH

The Fall Faire and Pumpkin Patch at the Environmental Nature Center is a day of family fun Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features children's activities foods and drinks, music, nature center tours, gifts and native plants. There will also be an opportunity drawing and a silent auction. Sponsors include Haute Cafes Caffe, the Arches, Bluewater Grill, the Pizza Bakery, Shirley's Bagels, Al's New York Cafe and Wahoo's Fish Taco. 1601 16th St. in Newport Beach.

* BEST BUYS runs Thursdays. Send information to Greer Wylder at greerwylder@yahoo.com; at 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; or by fax at (714) 966-4679.

20051013he8eeukfMARK DUSTIN / DAILY PILOT(LA)Barbara Granoff makes the sign for "cat." Granoff and Lee Sher -- specialists in American Sign Language -- have created a new DVD to teach sign language to hearing children, ages 3 to 11. 20051013inynzaknMARK DUSTIN / DAILY PILOT(LA)Barbara Granoff makes the sign for "cat." Granoff and Lee Sher -- specialists in American Sign Language -- have created a new DVD to teach sign language to hearing children, ages 3 to 11.