How to help

o7 In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the East

Coast, organizations and city-funded departments in Newport-Mesa are

raising funds. This list, which will run occasionally, includes some of

those.f7

* Proceeds from “The Spirit of America,” a show performed by Ensign

Intermediate School students today and Saturday, will be donated to the

families of New York firefighters who died rescuing victims from the

terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

* “The Best of Italy Wine Dinner” will raise funds for families

affected by the Sept. 11 attacks. The five-course meal at Dolce in

Newport Beach features a sampling of a different Italian vintage wine

with each course beginning at 7 p.m. Nov. 28. All proceeds will be

donated to families of the attack victims. Cost is $95 per person plus

tax and gratuity and reservations are required. Dolce is at 800 W. Coast

Highway. (949) 631-4334.

* Anyone interested in sending money to victims of the attacks in New

York may contribute to a box placed by Costa Mesa city employees --

police, fire and the Pavilion Assn. -- on the front desk of the city’s

Police Department. You may also mail your contributions to the city of

Costa Mesa, P.O. Box 1200, Costa Mesa, CA 92628. (714) 754-5281.