Clean Ocean Action’s Beach Sweeps take place – rain or shine – at more than 80 different beaches and waterways every October (and every April, around Earth Day). This year, the environmental organization is asking volunteers to “fall into action” on Saturday, Oct. 19. The cleanup event runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Alliance for a Living Ocean coordinates the annual event on Long Beach Island. Anyone who would like to take part can meet ALO members outside Wally’s Restaurant, at 712 Long Beach…