Summer 2025

210 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 5 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ 32nd Annual Comics for Kids Mike & Chrissy McDermott, Ann & Steve Packer Photos by Kelli Uldall T he Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County welcomed over 320 guests for an unforgettable evening of comedy and community at The Inn at Spanish Bay. Award-winning comedian Dana Carvey hosted the event, joined by auctioneer Christian Kolberg and auction host Dina Ruiz. AT&T was honored with the Roosevelt Williams President’s Award.The evening raised over $1.1 million to support youth in Monterey County. Chris Robertson, Joan McKee, Gail Griggs George & Christine Shillinger Kathy Robinson, Rachel Balestreri, Heather Serrano Hansen & Amy Reed, Beth & Joe Heston Malone & Amy Mitchell Liza & Raymond Beshoff, Charlotte & Russell Joyce Nikki Daly Guichet, Alyssa Seva’aetasi, Chantel Davis Jeff & Colby Pereira, Susan & David Gill, Ron Johnson Scott Rohlfing, Karina Rusk Ronda & Gordon Eubanks, with Orbit Constine Kostas, Valencia Piccinini, Brenda Prothro, Bettye Saxon, Jerry Prothro, Joanne Storkan, Andy & Debi Stephens Symphonie & Michael Sidhu Josh & Jack Stratton Ron Johnson, Dana Carvey, Ted Balestreri, Vince Balestreri Photos: Kelli Uldall