* 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.

NEIGHBORS FOR NEIGHBORS

The 25th bi-annual community clean-up event hosted by the City of

Costa Mesa will focus on low-income, senior-owned, mobile homes. The

program was created by the city to help low-income residents with the

beautification of their homes and to assist in local community

clean-up, as well as foster the volunteer spirit throughout the

community. The city is looking for cash and in-kind donations of

supplies, materials and food for the event, as well as community

volunteers interested in participating in the clean-up activities

from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 1. Anyone interested should call (714)

754-4870.

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.

Information: Kathy Silverton, (310) 472-6903.

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. Information: The Susan G. Komen Breast

Cancer Foundation, (714) 957-9157.