Quake Aid : A Resource Guide

VOLUNTEERS

The Volunteer Reception Center is seeking help in earthquake aid activities, including bilingual assistance, clerical work and debris cleanup. If interested call (800) 908-5170.

GUIDANCE

Friends of Sunset Park will sponsor a free earthquake recovery seminar from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

The seminar will be held at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 14th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica.

Topics include “Your Finances,” “Consumer Protection and Landlord/Tenant Rights” and “Repairing and Rebuilding.”

FUND-RAISERS

* Tonino and Bruno Morra, owners of Toto Caffe, will hold an “All-Day Pizza Party” to raise money for the American Red Cross and earthquake victims from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $20 and include soup or salad, pizza and a drink. Toto Caffe is at 11047 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. Information: (310) 312-6664.

* Back on Broadway Restaurant will hold a Valentine’s Day dinner to benefit the Santa Monica chapter of the American Red Cross.

The fixed menu dinner is $25. The restaurant, at 2024 Broadway in Santa Monica, will serve from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday. Reservations are suggested. Call (310) 453-8919.

DAMAGE

The University of Judaism’s Platt Gallery and Gindi Auditorium will remain closed until earthquake damage is repaired.

Many of the cultural arts and performing arts series events have been moved to other venues or canceled. Information: (310) 476-9777, Ext. 203.

The Department of Continuing Education will begin its eight-week session Feb. 27.

COMMUTING

Commuter Transportation Services Inc. provides free car-pool matching services; road closure information and route alternatives; contact numbers for van-pool seats, and public transit information.

Car-pool and van-pool match lists and transit itineraries will be faxed to callers the day of their inquiries. Information: (800) 286-7433.