Summer 2026

218 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 6 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ VTC Hope for Heroes Gala Ian & Rita Oglesby, Jimmy Panetta Photos by Kelli Uldall T he Hope for Heroes Gala brought community leaders, supporters and veterans together for an evening benefiting the VTC. Held at The Club at Pasadera, the event featured moving veteran testimonies, emcee Dan Green of KSBW, and recognition from Supervisor Wendy Root Askew. Funds raised support veterans in need, helping to empower them to achieve stability, self-sufficiency and hope through VTC programs and services. Bob Palmer, Michael Stewart, Bobby Russell Denise & JohnWineglass James Durbin, Tyller Williamson, Wendy Root Askew, Monica Lal Shaun & PaigeWeaver, Chanel & Miles Adams Quinn & Jack Murphy, Debbie Paolinelli, John Tilley Nicola Reilly, Lisa Kincaide, Connie & Ken Hess Eric Bixler, Allison Ryan, Sandie Borthwick, Kayla & Jack Brewer Stephanie & Brad Smith, Cindy Walter, Mary Roberts, Stephen Palumbi Sam & Jessica Griffith Tonnie Collins, Eileen Crutchfield, Sam & Jessica Griffith, Chad & Rachel Skyberg Robert & JeannieWard Photos: Kelli Uldall Kaitlyn Kuyper, Jennifer Kuyper, Nicky & Christopher Long, Linnea & Michael Kwasny Stephen & Jill Martin, Toula & Chris Hubbard