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

* “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.