GETTING INVOLVED
FRIENDS OF THE NEWPORT BEACH LIBRARY
The bookstore needs donations for book sales. Good-quality children’s and nonfiction books are especially needed. They may be left at any of the branch libraries — Balboa, Mariners or Corona del Mar — or in the special book closet next to the Friends Book Store at 1000 Avocado Ave. Volunteers also needed to staff the book store, which is inside the entrance of the Central Library. Volunteers must be members of the Friends of the Library and are asked to work one three-hour shift per month. Call: (949) 759-9667.
FRIENDS OF ORANGE COAST INTERFAITH SHELTER
The Friends of the Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter meet the first Thursday of each month to plan projects and events that benefit homeless families. FOCIS is the shelter’s only fundraising arm. Call: (949) 640-8828.
GIRLS INC.
Girls Incorporated of Orange County, a national youth prevention organization for girls 5 to 18, needs volunteers to help facilitate programs and participate in outdoor supervision for summer programs and after-school programs. Call: Orleda Roa, (949) 646-7181.
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