Spring 2026

166 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 6 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ BVIC Fall Gala and Silent Auction Jordain, Aria, & Steven Macias Photos by Kelli Uldall T he Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County hosted its Fall Gala and Silent Auction at the Monterey Marriott. Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner, entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Soledad Mayor Anna Velazquez emceed, with Joe Xavier, former California Department of Rehabilitation director, serving as keynote. Funds raised support services for residents who are blind or visually impaired. Frank & Jody Rogers, Nicki Pasculli, MJ Donohue Tom & Sylvia Gardner Pam Klaumann, Dave Lynn, JeanWestcott JoAnn Holbrook, Anna Velazquez, Tammi Lyon John & Margie Lotz Lucy Rojas, Gaby Perez Albarracin, Maria Magaña Meredith Palmer, Russ Hatch Arleen & Audra Hardenstein, Celia Barberena, Roger Miller Jimmy Welch, Jackie Greenwell, Raven Thompson, Lemuel Petit-Compere Fred Sterenberg, Jenny Swad, Karen Levin, Raven Thompson, Marisa Vallejo, KatieWendt Randy & Rose Cardinalli Katie & Eric Wendt Carol & Mark Marcias John & JoAnne Shuman Photos: Kelli Uldall