* Nonprofit groups interested in publishing their...

* Nonprofit groups interested in publishing their information in YOUR

NONPROFITS, please write us at P.O. Box 248 Laguna Beach, CA, 92652,

e-mail us at coastlinepilot@latimes.com or fax us at 494-8979. Please

give a two sentence description of the group, a contact number and

location, and a meeting time if open to the public.

BINKY PATROL

Started in Laguna Beach in 1996, the organization makes and

distributes homemade blankets to children 18 and under who are born

HIV positive, drug-addicted, infected with AIDS or other chronic or

terminal illnesses, physically abused, in foster care or experiencing

trauma of any kind. Information: (949) 499-2465.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

OF LAGUNA BEACH

Aims to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from

diverse backgrounds, to realize their full potential to be

productive, responsible, caring and upstanding citizens. At 1085

Laguna Canyon Road, the staff meets Mondays at noon. Regular hours

are 1:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer and weekend hours

are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FRIENDSHIP SHELTER, INC.

The only year-round emergency shelter for homeless adults in South

Orange County, its mission is to assist homeless adults in regaining

their self-esteem and self-reliance. Information: (949) 494-6928.

LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION

Raises funds to increase awareness of South Coast Wilderness Parks

(Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Aliso and

Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and open space in the cities of Irvine,

Laguna Beach and Laguna Woods). Its mission is to help complete

parkland acquisitions, preserve, protect and enhance 17,000 acres of

park land. Information: (949) 497-8324.