* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the...

* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Daily Pilot on a rotating

basis. For information about adding your organization to this list,

call (714) 966-4600.

APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

The Newport Beach City Council is looking for qualified electors

from the Newport Beach who are interested in serving for a four-year

term on various city boards and commissions. A total of 11 vacancies

will exist when terms expire on June 30, 2005. The vacancies are as

follows: Board of Library trustee -- one vacancy; City Arts

Commission -- three vacancies; Civil Service board -- one vacancy;

Harbor Commission -- two vacancies; Parks, Beaches & Recreation

Commission -- two vacancies; and Planning Commission -- two

vacancies. The deadline for filing applications is 4 p.m. May 11.

Application blanks are available at the city clerk’s office, 3300

Newport Blvd., by calling (949) 644-3005, or through the city’s

website https://www.city. newport- beach.ca.us under “General

Info/Citizen Participation Info”.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

FOR GIRLS’ ORGANIZATION

Girls Incorporated of Orange County, a national youth organization

for girls ages 5-18, needs volunteers to help facilitate and

supervise outdoor summer and after school programs. Contact Orleda

Roa at (949) 646-7181 for more information.

COMMUNITY CLEANUP

HAPPENS FOR 12TH YEAR

In celebration of Volunteer Recognition Week, the city of Costa

Mesa will hold its 24th biannual “Neighbors for Neighbors” community

clean-up. The program was created 12 years ago to help low-income

residents beautify of their homes and assist in community cleanup.

Individuals or groups interested in participating or donating should

call (714) 754-4892.

FEAST AND FRIENDSHIP

FOR CITY’S SENIORS

Volunteers at Senior Meals and Services make a difference in the

lives of Orange County senior citizens by bringing them meals each

weekday and spending time on friendly visits. Information: (714)

891-0804.

NEWPORT BEACH ARTS FOUNDATION MEETS

Share in the passion of the arts and become a volunteer for the

Newport Beach Arts Foundation. Meetings are the second Tuesday of

every month at 6 p.m. in the office of Karen Butera, Inc., 2824 E.

Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 673-7205.