* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in...

* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Daily Pilot on a

rotating basis. For information on adding your organization to this

list, call (949) 574-4298.

SOUTH COAST

REPERTORY THEATER

The South Coast Repertory Theater needs volunteers to help with

ushering (see plays free) and other functions. (714) 708-5500.

SPEAK UP NEWPORT

A nonprofit organization that promotes the social welfare by

educating the public and improving local government in Newport Beach

holds monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at the

Newport Beach Tennis Club. A reception begins at 5:30, and meetings

begin at 6 p.m. Free. Annual membership dues are $20. Send check to

‘’Speak Up Newport,’’ P.O. Box 2594, Newport Beach, 92663. (949)

673-1191.

STITCHES FROM THE HEART

Made up of a group of women from Southern California who love to

knit and crochet, the nonprofit corporation is looking for volunteers

to knit and crochet hats, booties and blankets for premature babies

and babies in need. The items are donated to hospitals across the

country. Patterns are available and donated yarn is appreciated.

Kathy Silverton, (310) 472-6903.

SWEET ADELINES

OF ORANGE COUNTY

The singing group invites women who like to sing to join them

Tuesday nights for four-part, harmony-Barbershop style singing. (949)

495-5685.

COMMUNITY ANIMAL NETWORK

The network needs volunteers to help control the rising population

of wild cats in local neighborhoods. Volunteers would trap and

deliver cats to local veterinarians for spaying or neutering, and

then release them back to the property where they were found. The

goal of the program is to save the lives of stray cats. (949)

759-3646.

UNDERGROUND

The Underground program, a function of Child’s Pace, provides

social activities and interaction for adolescents. Volunteers are

needed in many areas. (949) 548-8849.