Writer will pass out books in...

Writer will pass out books in New York

A Newport Beach writer and producer who knows well the grief of

losing a loved one will pass out thousands of copies of excerpts from

her book, “Struggling and Soaring with Angels: Healing a Broken

Heart,” today in New York.

Aurora Winter, whose husband died 11 years ago, writes about her

recovery process after dealing with her husband’s death in

“Struggling and Soaring.” The excerpts she will pass out are 48 pages

and is part of a mission she calls “Seeding Hope.” Winter will also

meet firefighters, medical workers, police officers and others who

are grieving on the anniversary of Sept. 11.

The writer, who left film and television work to write her book a

year ago, will give a free talk while in New York.

“Struggling and Soaring” will hit publication in mid-November.

Information: (949) 753-7292.

Bank accepting donations for Fire

The Mesa Verde branch of Washington Mutual Bank will solicit

donations during the week for the Costa Mesa Fire Department. The

funds will allow the department to buy necessary resources to provide

training and materials for disaster preparedness.

Those interested in contributing may stop by the bank at 1455

Baker St. Branch hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1

p.m. Saturday.

Information: Call Lynda Jenkins at (714)754-5062.