Going Coastal, Inc. connects people and urban coastal resources, encourages a sense of community and common history, and promotes active conservation. Efforts include publication of the 2009 NYC Water Trail Map for kayakers, an interactive online Maritime Cultural Heritage Map, and clean boating maps of pumpout facilities on New York waterways. www.goingcoastal.org  

Pet Peeves, Inc., a 501c3 umbrella organization that raises funds to support no-kill shelters, animal rescue groups, humane education and animal-involved therapy programs, hosts “Unleashed” on Wednesday, March 3 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. $100 per person for buffet dinner, dessert and cocktails. Tickets: www.petpeeves.org or (516) 692-8000. 

WILLS, HEATH CARE PROXIES, LIVING WILLS & POWERS OF ATTORNEY prepared by experienced attorney.  Boating Times Long Island readers receive 15% discount by mentioning this ad.  Lita Smith-Mines PC, 631-269-3119, lsmpc@yahoo.com

The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation operates the NYS Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program. To adopt an animal or become a member:  631-369-9840 or www.riverheadfoundation.org . 

Long Island Water Sentinels tests the waters of Long Island. You are cordially invited to fun and affordable events to help fundraise for our kits liwatersentinels.org.  Volunteers willing to commit to a waterway and work with students can contact Linda Freilich at turton@optonline.net for more information

The Fire Island Lighthouse is open all year round daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.  Park in Field #5 of Robert Moses State Park.  631-661-4876 or www.fireislandlighthouse.com.

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MPowering Kids is an after-school enrichment program that assists financially restricted children in grades 4-12 with the goal of college attendance.  Please visit www.mpoweringkids.org to donate your time or invest your money!

Single & love boating?  www.lissa.org is a non-profit group of singles  interested in boating and everything nautical.  You don't have to have a boat to join.  

Safe Boating Courses, FREE Vessel Safety Checks and More, from America’s Boating Club®, the United States Power  Squadrons®.  With 18 squadrons around Long Island, there’s one  near you.   Visit www.WeBoatSafe.org   or call 1-800-341-8777

Operation SPLASH is currently welcoming new volunteers to  run local patrols to help reduce the amount of litter in our south  shore waterways. (516) 378-4770 or www.OperationSPLASH.org  

NY Boating Safety’s goal is to provide the recreational boater with the  highest quality boating safety education. Call Phil at 516-909-0784 or e-mail NYboatingsafety@aol.com 

Are you interested in volunteering to help nature and the environment?   The Nature Conservancy has some great volunteer opportunities for you. www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/newyork/volunteer