* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the...

* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Independent. If you’d

like information about getting your organization listed, call (714)

965-7170.

The Friends of Shipley Nature Center needs volunteers to help

restore the nature center from 9 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday

of the month. Volunteers meet at the nature center in Huntington

Beach Central Park. Please bring garden tools, and closed-toe shoes.

Free restoration tours are also offered on the same day at 11 a.m.

Information: (714) 842-4772.

The Center for Creative Alternatives provides mental health

counseling and education. Colleen Chapman, (714) 841-8770.

The Center for the Teaching of Thinking trains and develops

innovative educational programs. Connie Young, (949) 376-4303.

The Council on Aging needs volunteers to assist in transportation

and the delivery of meals to homebound seniors in Huntington Beach on

weekdays. (714) 960-2478.

Covering Wings gives out blankets to the homeless. Raymond Fico,

(714) 968-3358.

Egbar Foundation offers environmental education programs and

scholarships for children. Jessica Fabrizio, (714) 795-6072.

Episcopal Services Alliance offers emergency assistance, food and

clothing. Carol Sneary, (714) 960-2254.

Golden West College needs volunteers to fill a variety of

positions. Suzanne Droney, (714) 895-8316.

The Huntington Beach

Central Library gift shop is seeking volunteers for support of the

shop and an ongoing book sale. (714) 842-4481, ext. 2213.