* 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.

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 Yacht Club, 1099 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach. 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, CA 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.

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

The Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach Chapter is a grass-roots,

nonprofit environmental organization that works to protect the

oceans, waves and beaches through its Conservation Activism Research

and Education program. (949) 631-6273.

SWEET ADELINES OF ORANGE COUNTY

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

Tuesday nights for four-part harmony, or Barbershop-style singing.

(949) 495-5685.

TELL-A-FRIEND

Orange County cancer groups seek volunteers to encourage women to

have mammograms. Participants will take part in a one-on-one program

of education and encouragement specifically related to mammograms and

early breast cancer detection. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer

Foundation, (714) 957-9157.