On February 28, IHOP locations nationwide will offer free pancakes to each and every guest with the hope that they will leave a little something behind for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.  This is the 7th year of this fundraising effort, and we hope to bring the grand total of money raised to about $10 million.  All monies raised in your area will go to local children's hospitals and help save and improve the lives of children in your neighborhood.  For more info log on to www.ihoppancakeday.com/.

Applications are now being accepted for the following volunteer opportunity at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium:  Join CMA on Wed., 3/7 from 3-5pm to learn about the volunteer scientific assistant position for the Grunion Research Program.  Duties include handling grunion, setting up field equipment, monitoring fish, and working in the lab once every 2 weeks for 5 months from March through July 2012.  Must be able to handle heavy equipment, get wet in the ocean for shallow wading, and be able to work nights until 12 midnight.  This program is designed to train students at the beginning of their scientific career.  Ages 11 to 18 may participate if accompanied by an adult chaperone when on beach duty.  For more info contact Research Curator, Kiersten Darrow at (310) 548-7562 x. 204 or kiersten.darrow@lacity.org.