* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the...
* 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
LITERACY COUNCIL
Volunteer tutors are needed to meet a greater demand for literacy
and English as a second language classes. Students are taught English
reading, writing and speaking skills at their own level in small
groups or one on one. There are centers all over Orange County. Once
trained, tutors may choose the center at which they want to teach.
Mary Fitzgerald, (949) 458-8664.
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 p.m., 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.
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