The Coast Guard Auxiliary is holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Base at the Norwalk (Conn.) Calf Pasture Beach.

Flotilla 72 vice commander Arthur Gottlieb will be on hand, and presentations will include on-water communications topics, Operation Paddlesmart and safety on the water.

Preregistration is not required. Refreshments will be served all day.

For information, contact Jean Trapani, Flotilla 72, at (203) 606-9459 or jeantrapani@optonline.net.